what makes you laugh?
the Random Acts of Comedy Festival is a hybrid film and fringe festival that answers this question with a diverse array of comedic films, sketch, stand-up, and more.
Our most recent event took place on June 10th, 2023 at the Flat Iron Arts Building in Chicago! The evening featured film screenings, live comedy, food, drinks, and more.
Previously featured titles:
Vol. 1: #SafeSpace, Rat and Mouse, Something Special, Le Puppet, The Beginning, Reefer Madness!, Uncle Fun: You're the One, Freak Show Cabaret, Night of the Living Dead (Drunk), Question, Contact, Skype Sex, Magnolia is Big and Strong, I'll Cry If I Want To, Apocolypse Trump, February, Hairdresser Huey, Greetings from the Moon, Love at First Like
Vol. 2: Are We Doing This? (UK), The Auditions, Boob Cockpit, Break a Leg, Guys (ES), Detective Tickles, The Martin Decker Show (UK), A Milli, Office Offence (IE), The R Word (AU), spag bol (UK), SPITBALL, Spiricom (es)
Recent winners:
Best Film, "Red Ribbons of Love"
Best Performer in a Leading Role: Malika Savory, "First Love"
Best Performer in a Supporting Role: Marissa Chastain, "Detective Tickles"
Best Director: Pauley Perrette, "Red Ribbons of Love"
Best Screenplay, "Loverboy"
Best Animation, "Shibaa"