Pixar have a rigid 22 rules of story telling that they apply to every project. In this video Youtuber KaptainKristian looks at one in particular: ‘Why must you tell THIS story? What’s the belief burning within you that your story feeds off of? That’s the heart of it.’ He argues that it is this rule […]
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In this series Youtuber ‘Nerdstalgic’ picks out an episode of a renowned show that encapsulates what it does best. The Simpsons is a particularly interesting case study, having departed so far from what used to make it great. Simpsons fan or not there’s lots for creators to learn from this analysis of the episode ‘Marge […]
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This is a really interesting and thought provoking video about why certain comedy shows lose their appeal over time. In picking out examples the creator, Renegade Cut YouTube Channel, hasn’t exactly gone high-brow (Dumb and Dumber, The Mask and Austin Powers feature strongly) but nonetheless there are some really interesting principles highlighted. Using specific cultural […]
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The Comedy Crowd TV 2020 Showcase, in association with BCG Pro, is our quest to find the best independent comedy to showcase at a special screening event the LOCO Comedy Film Festival at the BFI (initially scheduled for May but now postponed to Autumn). We were looking for submissions to fall into one of 4 […]
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Balancing Acts is our partner podcast, created and hosted by comedy writer, performer and director Steve Whiteley. Each week Steve sits down with successful creatives to discuss their journey, explore how they find a sense of balance (or not) between their careers and everyday life and looks at strategies they use to unlock their creativity. […]
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Dan Harmon is the creator of ‘Community’ and ‘Rick and Morty’, so when he speaks it’s worth paying attention. In this hilarious talk (filmed in 2014 but more relevant than ever) he speaks directly to comedy writers, appealing to them to find their distinct voice and explains that it’s their duty to find out where […]
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From today you can own a share in The Comedy Crowd and help us change the way comedy is made and discovered. Plus owning shares is a great way to get a bit of company during isolation 😉. 5 years ago we started with a dream – to enable talented creators from all backgrounds to make the […]
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By Peter Wright In April we’re donating half our Comedy Crowd TV channel subscription revenues to comedy clubs to support them during this difficult time. After that if you choose to pay for a year’s access (£12) we’ll use that to support grassroots comedy creators and local comedy clubs Much of the World is in […]
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By Peter Wright So you don’t need to watch anything really. I know that. I just thought with this being the internet the custom seems to be that a healthy dollop of hyperbole doesn’t go amiss. And this next bit will change your life. During April we’ve launched a 30 day free trial for the […]
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By Dan Page Okay, clickbait alert! I haven’t personally become a BBC accredited supplier because, well, people can’t. But companies that people set up can. And – spoiler alert – I just stubbed my toe. Wait, that’s not how that works…the point is, I’ve set up my own company and as of January 2020 I’ve […]
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With only our spare time and a tiny budget, we could never have launched our own web series without having the crowd behind us. Matt Harris – Creator of ‘Comedy Of Gamers’ The Comedy Crowd is all about supporting creators to go beyond an idea – to stop dreaming about the comedy you want to […]
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By Peter Wright There are now more film festivals inviting your submissions than ever before. They give filmmakers the prospect of reaching new audiences, awards and recognition, access to the industry and cash prizes. But there are also costs, not only financial but also in terms of time and sometimes exclusivity rights. To help you […]
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