Poor Life Choices Comedy Film Festival is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the best and boldest comedy has to offer by showcasing comedic writing, directing, sketch, improv, shorts, and feature films from all over the world. #PLCCFF is where the weird, wacky, and absurd comedy projects are showcased. Our Poorest Life Choice Award Short & Feature are given to the projects that best represent the overall spirit of the comedy festival.

With our All-Access Online Ticket you can watch what you want, when you want, where you want during our extended week-long online festival only on PoorLifeChoices.TV. Our festival connects the viewers directly to the filmmakers' accounts so they can like, comment, and subscribe to their favorite artists.

100% of ticket sales from online screenings, theater screenings, and award show are donated to the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Thank you very much for your contribution towards a wonderful and charitable organization.

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Awards & Prizes

Poor Life Choices Comedy Film Festival Categories & Awards

Domestic and International "Best" awards for most categories. "Best Duo", "Best Ensemble", "Exceptional Filmmaking", “Truth in Comedy Award” for best grounded comedy. The Poorest Life Choice Award", Short & Feature to the projects that best represent the spirit of the Poor Life Choices Comedy Film Festival.

Action Comedy Short Film
Action Comedy Feature Film
Animation comedy Short Film
Animation Comedy Feature Film
Classic Comedy Short Film
Classic Comedy Feature Film
Dark/Blue Comedy Short Film
Dark/Blue Comedy Feature Film
Horror Comedy Short Film
Horror Comedy Feature Film
Mockumentary Short Film
Mockumentary Feature Film
Rom-Com Short Film
Rom-Com Feature
Stoner/Cannabis Comedy Short Film
Stoner/Cannabis Comedy Feature Film
Comedy Web Series
Comedy Sketch
Improv Comedy
Specialty Awards
Best Comedy Character
Best Video Podcast
Best Alternative-Alternative Comedy Award
Best Ensemble Award
Truth in Comedy Award
Poorest Life Choice Award | Short
Poorest Life Choice Award | Feature

Rules & Terms

Thank you for submitting! Our rules are simple. 1. You must have the right to screen the project publicly. 2.) You must have a digital online submission available public or unlisted on YouTube or Vimeo and give us permission to download from filmfreeway for screening. 3.) You give the festival the right to use artwork, stills, and clips from your project for marketing and promotion. 4.) Projects must be in English or subtitled in English. Questions? Contact PoorLifeChoicesComedyFilmFest@Gmail.com
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  • Michael Guzniczak

    Easy, accessible, friendly, and a great showcase for comedy!

    April 2026
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  • Leonardo Valenti

    It’s always nice to take part in a film festival. It becomes even more wonderful when the proceeds go to help children.

    April 2026
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  • Jed Ryan

    The Poor Life Choices Comedy Film Festival is an absolutely wonderful organization! Back in 2023 when my short film MODEST MALE EXPOSURE was an Official Selection in the Mockumentary category, my creative team and I attended the Festival in person in East L.A-- on 4/20 of all nights!!! It was one of the most fun and rewarding moments in my career as an artist. In 2025, our team was equally honored and pleased when the sequel MODEST MALE EXPOSURE 2: I DREAM OF GENES won the TRUTH IN COMEDY Award. How could you not love an org that donates 100% of ticket sales to Children's Hospital Los Angeles? Just keep doing what you're doing, Poor Life Choices Comedy Film Festival!

    July 2025
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  • Alex Nicoletti

    We were really happy to be able to share our short with a new audience!

    April 2025
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  • Maxine-Yasay Kemonogi

    It was amazing experience being a part of this wonderful festival !
    I really felt their commitment to supporting independent movie community. They also supports the Childrens Hospital in LA witch is beautiful 🙏
    Thank you so so much!

    April 2025
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