Sponsored content: Unique scheme to develop comedy in film

With ComedyLab, TorinoFilmLab wishes to explore the potential of comedy by bridging two worlds: the film industry and the comedy realm, encompassing everything from stand-up comedy or podcasts, theatre and improvisation.

In order to do so, we created the first-ever international lab in Europe dedicated wholeheartedly to comedy.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Screenwriters wanting to boost their skills in comedy writing

Comedians from different industries seeking to engage with the world of cinema

Both targets can apply, with a project or not.

This programme is a truly unique club that features up to four carefully selected projects and follows them with a tailor-made approach, while the writers/comedians joining without a project will have the exclusive chance to deepen the script development process of a comedy feature film.

Participants will also establish valuable connections with international writers, comedians, and industry professionals who share an interest in comedy projects.

ComedyLab aims to support, nurture, and enhance stories, with a clear focus on reaching a wider audience. It will encompass innovative sessions that involve working with actors, practising dialogue, audience testing, and engaging in improvisation exercises.

At the end of a preliminary workshop, the projects’ teams – along with writers and comedians without a project – will be participating in three workshops held between March and November 2024. This path will culminate in a final presentation during the TFL co-production forum, the Meeting Event.

The call for applications is available HERE.

DEADLINE:   December 20, 2023, 11am CET

For any questions: sofia.falchetto@torinofilmlab.it

ComedyLab is organised by TorinoFilmLab - National Museum of Cinema with the support of Creative Europe – MEDIA Sub-programme of the European Union. ComedyLab 2024 is realised in partnership with the City of Porto - hosting the second workshop in Portugal - with Filmaporto - Film Commission, Portugal Film Commission, ICA - Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual; and in collaboration with Festival CineComedies and Torino Fringe Festival

Published: 14 Dec 2023