LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2025
Comic Submission
Comedian Submission
Guidelines
LODGING ASSISTANCE OFFERED
Provide a 5-minute clip you’re most proud of via a YouTube or Vimeo link (unlisted is fine). Longer tapes are allowed, but the review committee is only guaranteed to watch the first five minutes. Ensure the video begins as you start speaking and avoid jump cuts for the best chance of selection.
The Bend Comedy Festival, celebrates creativity and individuality in comedy. We’re all for creative freedom and pushing boundaries, but we also want the festival to be fun and welcoming for everyone. If your material leans too heavily on excessive offensiveness, you won’t be invited back.
Digital Short Submission
Guidelines
CASH PRIZE OFFERED
We’re looking for all kinds of comedic digital content, including sketches, parodies, animations, and experimental comedy. Submissions should be up to 5 minutes long, but we welcome creativity beyond the guidelines.
All selected digital shorts will be featured at the festival, with audiences voting on their favorite. The short with the most votes will win a cash prize, creators do not need to be present to collect the reward. Comedians and creators alike will benefit from exposure to audiences, industry professionals, and media coverage.
Festival Info
Submissions for the Bend Comedy Festival are open from January 1st to May 15th, 2025. Submit early to take advantage of lower fees. All submissions will be reviewed, and responses from the review committee will be sent out via email by June 1st, 2025. If accepted, this email will include all the details you need to prepare for the festival.
Accepted comedians are guaranteed at least two performance spots during the festival, ranging from 5 to 20 minutes each. To keep shows fresh, performers must prepare distinct sets for each of the three nights, avoiding joke repetition due to audience overlap. Be prepared to showcase at least 10 minutes of material by Labor Day Weekend.
While comedians won’t be directly paid, we provide lodging assistance and exclusive discounts for local activities. Travel expenses, including airfare and meals, are the performer’s responsibility. Plan flights into RDM (Redmond Airport), just 20 minutes from Bend. Comics should arrive by Friday afternoon and stay through Sunday night to receive lodging assistance and stage time.