East Bay Comedy Festival – November 1
Sunday, November 1 ~ 12:30pm – 2:30pm
We invite you to a Fun(ny) Sunday afternoon at The New Parkway Theater for a screening of short comedies, some mingling & networking, and a panel Q&A about film-making.
Hosted by Filmmaker Robby Kendall.
Our screenings include the following:
- Â Fransklist, Directed by Christine Celozzi, USA. Synopsis: a simple interview spirals into a nightmare of bizarre encounters and escalating chaos.
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The Strawberries, Directed by Nicholas Luciano. USA. Synopsis: After a woman sees a baby eating expensive strawberries, her envy takes the form of a moldy strawberry monster who terrorizes her.
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Just a Few Quick Questions, Directed by Jerome Wallerstein. USA. Synopsis: During an initial job interview, an unconventional candidate is obsessively fixated on a subject matter that the staid and conservative management team is wholly unequipped to address.
- Home Sweet Home, Directed by Emma Pesa, Kayla Richardson, Ashen Blumberg. USA. Synopsis: New intern Helen is put in charge of the real estate firm when her boss calls in late for work. Helen clearly doesn’t have enough skin in the game to sell a house – she only knows her superiors are far worse at it.
- The Godson, Directed by Taylor Smith. USA. Synopsis: A child’s imagination turns an elementary school dispute into a gritty mafia thriller, where playground quarrels become blood debts and a stolen treat sparks a ruthless act of retribution.
- State Rep, Directed by Eric Delehoy. USA. Synopsis: Oregon State Representative Chad Biche has his sights set on Congress, taking every step to boost his ego, increase his credibility, and take as many selfies as possible. But when presented with the opportunity to make a real difference in the life of one of his constituents, will he have a change of heart?
- Space Pizza, Directed by Deb B Vu. USA. Synopsis: Join us on a journey through time and… freeze dried cheese.
- AMUCK, Directed by t.j. Peters. USA. Synopsis: A man who laments “not even feeling like the main character of his own story” suddenly finds himself aware of the camera that’s watching him, eliciting a mind-bending journey of self(less) discovery.
Come laugh with us!
Location: The New Parkway Theater, 424 24th Street, Oakland CA
$0.00 – $10.00Price range: $0.00 through $10.00
East Bay Comedy Festival – November 1
$0.00 – $10.00Price range: $0.00 through $10.00
