Rottofest 2013 - Callout for films now open and win a VIP trip to Rottofest 2013!

Rottofest, Western Australia’s only ‘overseas’ festival that you don’t need a passport for, is  calling for comedians, funny people and filmmakers  from across Australia  to submit  comedy short film and filmed sketch entries for this year’s Festival to be held on Rottnest Island from Friday 6 September to Sunday 8 September 2013.

The  fifth  annual Rottofest will be a weekend of film, comedy and music, which celebrates the finest musicians, comedy filmmakers and stand-up comedians from across the country.

The funniest selected short films (up to 8 minutes) and filmed sketches (up to 3 minutes) will be screened on the island at Rottofest 2013 and judged by a panel of leading industry experts, with two major prizes awarded:

• FUNNIEST SHORT FILM - $1000 cash prize
• FUNNIEST FILMED SKETCH - $500 cash prize

The winner of ‘Rottofest’s Funniest Short’ in 2012, Melbourne-based director Alethea Jones (Lemonade Stand), has excelled in the Australian film industry since her win. She is now developing several features and is also directing content for esteemed production company, Jungle Boys (A Moody Christmas, Review with Myles Barlow).

"Winning Rottofest’s Funniest Film was a thrill. Rottofest is such a supportive film festival that's doing wonderful things for comedy. Team Lemonade Stand has had a thoroughly great experience!" said Jones.

This year, filmmakers and fans of comedy alike could also win a VIP package for themselves and three friends to Rottofest 2013 by  coming up with a funny idea and submitting a three-panel  storyboard. The Rottofest team will be animating the funniest ones online at #rottofest and the winner will be announced in August.

Entry forms for Rottofest’s Funniest Shorts and the storyboard competition are now available for download at www.rottofest.com.au and the deadline for all entries is 16 August 2013.

"Rottofest is the nation's premier comedy shorts festival. As comedy is the most popular short film and new-media genre, Rottofest provides a vital element in Australia's film culture” - Tim Ferguson

The complete  Rottofest  lineup, judging panel, ticketing and accommodation details will be announced shortly.

www.rottofest.com.au