Join Austin Film Festival and Moontower Comedy Festival for a weekend of conversations with some of the best voices in comedy, where we’ll delve into the nitty gritty of comedy writing and how your standup can inform your craft as a writer and performer. We’re hosting three live tapings of Austin Film Festival’s award-winning On Story television series at the 2019 Moontower Comedy Festival on April 26 and April 27.
Each live taping is $20 each, but if you’re interested in joining AFF’s Membership Program, we are offering the option to go to two of the conversations for FREE with an Associate level membership or above. If you’re interested in signing up for a membership, click the link here!
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In the comedy world, it’s no secret that performing standup and improv can only improve your writing. Join us for a conversation with comedy writer and performer Kevin McDonald (Kids in the Hall, The Martin Short Show) on writing sketch comedy and the process for generating fresh content week after week.
From his five year stint as writer and co-executive producer for tv’s longest-running scripted series The Simpsons, to his role as creator and co-executive producer of the IFC horror-comedy Stan Against Evil, Dana Gould is no stranger to the world of tv comedy. Join us for a conversation on the ins and outs of writing for a scripted comedy series, and how to translate your skills as a comedian from the stage to the page.
What does a comedian look for in a good comedy script? What are the major differences in performing for sketch comedy vs. acting in a scripted feature film? Join us for a conversation with actress and comedian Sasheer Zamata as we discuss the nuts and bolts of comedy acting and how to bring your own voice as a performer to an existing project.
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This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department and the Texas Commission on the Arts.