50/50 Vol. 07 — Comedy

50/50 Comedy is a one-night international short film festival showcasing bold, original comedy shorts from emerging filmmakers.

Our goal is simple: put great films in front of people who can actually help move careers forward. Past audiences have included representatives from CAA, UTA, WME, 3 Arts Entertainment, A24, AGBO, and other industry professionals actively seeking new voices.

Our most recent event, 50/50 Horror (SOLD OUT), took place on October 19, 2025 in Los Angeles. The festival featured standout horror shorts from filmmakers around the world and fostered genuine connections between artists and industry guests.

50/50 Comedy programs a curated selection of short films in an intentionally intimate setting, prioritizing community and conversation over scale.

Think your film belongs here? Submit now.

Learn more about 50/50 and past editions via the website link below, and follow us on Instagram @the5050fest for updates.

Please note:
• Foreign-language films must include English captions.

2026 Audience Award - All films that are listed as "Official Selection" are eligible to win this award.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

These terms and conditions ("Agreement") govern your submission and participation in The 50/50 Festival ("Festival"). Please read this Agreement carefully before submitting any content. By submitting, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Agreement.

Content Submission

1.1. By submitting any content, including but not limited to films, videos, or other multimedia materials (collectively, "Content"), you represent and warrant that you are the owner of the Content or have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, consents, and permissions to submit it to the Festival.

1.2. You retain all ownership rights to your Content. The Festival does not claim any ownership over submitted work.

Rights Granted

2.1. By submitting your Content, you grant the Festival a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, and publicly perform your Content solely for purposes related to the Festival, including screenings, marketing, and promotional activities.

2.2. The Festival may use excerpts or clips of your Content for promotional purposes, including trailers, advertisements, and social media, provided such use is reasonable and contextual.

No Compensation

3.1. No monetary or other compensation will be provided for submission, regardless of whether your Content is selected.

3.2. The Festival is not obligated to provide feedback or reasoning for selection or non-selection.

Content Selection

4.1. All programming decisions are at the sole discretion of the Festival organizers.

4.2. Submission does not guarantee selection. The Festival reserves the right to modify programming, scheduling, or format at any time.

Promotional Use & Sharing

5.1. The Festival may share your Content with partners, sponsors, press, or affiliated parties strictly for promotional purposes related to the Festival.

5.2. By submitting, you agree not to hold the Festival or its affiliates liable for the use of your Content as outlined in this Agreement.

Liability

6.1. The Festival organizers, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or issues arising from your submission or participation, including but not limited to technical errors or interruptions.

Entry Fee

7.1. Submission may require a non-refundable entry fee via platforms such as FilmFreeway.

7.2. Payment of an entry fee does not guarantee that your Content will be reviewed or selected.

Governing Law

8.1. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Festival is organized.

8.2. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

Entire Agreement

9.1. This Agreement constitutes the full understanding between you and the Festival regarding submissions and participation.

Communications & Marketing

10.1. By submitting your Content, you agree that the Festival may add your contact information to its email list for the purpose of sharing Festival updates, submission announcements, event invitations, and other relevant communications.

10.2. You may opt out of these communications at any time via the unsubscribe link provided in such emails.

By submitting your Content to The 50/50 Festival, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.

Overall Rating
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  • Nathan Xia

    Amazing fest, immaculate vibes, handsome founder. Submit!

    May 2026
  • Andrew Gerstenblatt

    50/50 is such a phenomenal film festival! I've been able to attend the comedy fest every year, and it keeps getting better and better. Feeling lucky to have screened our film, The Extraordinaries, in this year's lineup. 50/50 is a fantastic opportunity to meet new friends, filmmakers, and industry connections in LA. The programming is always top-notch and the films are spectacular. Genuinely a great community for rising storytellers. Definitely submit!!! You should absolutely attend, regardless of whether you screen or not.

    May 2026
  • 50/50 is truly an incredible up-and-coming festival. We were thrilled to have our film TEEN MARY screen there, and win the audience award! Incredible networking, great food and drinks, wonderful hospitality, an awesome festival team. I mean, they had freaking KYLE MOONEY there as the guest this year. It was a dream come true. I was so impressed by the films that screened and the other filmmakers I met. One of the best nights of our whole festival run, by far. Submit submit submit!!!

    June 2025
    Response from festival:

    So sweet Ali! Can't wait to have you back :)

  • Jacob Staudenmaier

    Truly such a blast!! Incredible venue, good people, and great communication, with an awesome lineup of films; just fun from start to finish. A wonderful forum to meet young, rising filmmakers and industry professionals alike. Absolutely worth the submission.

    May 2025
    Response from festival:

    Can't wait to have you back, Jacob!

  • Jack Campise

    One of the best festival/screening experiences I've had in LA. Very well run. Loved how intimate it all felt. 100% worth submitting and attending whether your film is selected or not.

    May 2025
    Response from festival:

    So sweet Jack! Happy you had a good time :)