PIGEON LAUGHS SCFF is the first comedy short film festival in Cardiff. The festival celebrates comedy as a highly regarded genre and are seeking submissions from the most inventive film makers and, of course, the funniest shorts from both UK and International creatives.
The 2nd edition will be taking place in Cardiff on the 21st and 22nd of March 2024.
WHAT MAKES PIGEON LAUGHS FESTIVAL UNIQUE?
PIGEON LAUGHS mission statement is to celebrate comedy at its best filmic and creative regard. We want to create a festival based in Wales where we can celebrate comedy shorts in an accessible form, whilst being proud to showcase, connect and promote talented comedy directors, actors, producers (and more!) from all over the world.
The Festival will feature an official selected programme where audience members can vote for which shorts will be included in the competition programme!
Selected and shortlisted creatives will also be invited for an exciting Comedy networking event and other comedy-related activities in Cardiff ! (Follow our Instagram and YouTube channel for event schedule)
Every ranked piece of work/ selected short will receive a honorary diploma.
AWARDS:
Best of Fest 🏆
For the short film/ piece of work that best represents the spirit of the festival. Most outstanding comedic filmic work on screen.
Best Performance 🏆
For the best comedic performance represented by an individual or ensemble cast.
Best Welsh Director 🏆
Cyfarwyddwr/wraig Cymraeg Gorau
For best directing work by a Welsh or Wales based director.
Gwobr i’r gwaith cyfarwyddo gorau gan gyfarwyddwr/wraig Cymraeg neu gyfarwyddwr/wraig sy'n byw yng Nghymru
Best of Made-in-Wales 🏆
Gwobr 'Made-in-Wales'
For the best piece of work/ short made in Wales or with a strong root to Wales (Welsh cast, crew or story).
Gwobr i’r gwaith gorau a chafodd ei wneud yng Nghymru neu fod gan y gwaith gysylltiad cryf â Chymru (cast, criw neu stori Gymraeg)
Best Costume/Prop 🏆
For most inventive comedic prop or outstanding costume in a piece of work/ short.
Best Short Sketch 🏆
For the funniest short sketch. Shot on a phone/tablet or Digital.
This category is supported by the The Comedy Crowd!
(https://thecomedycrowd.com/)