Question 1

What is the submission deadline for the Big Sky Comedy Festival?

Accepted Answer

The submission deadline for the festival is July 15. Please ensure your submission is completed by this date to be considered.

Question 2

What are the submission fees for the Big Sky Comedy Festival?

Accepted Answer

The submission fees for the  Festival are as follows: Early Bird - $25 Standard - $30 Late Comer - $35  Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information on fees.

Question 3

What is the maximum video length for submissions?

Accepted Answer

You can submit any length video but we will only watch up to the first 5 minutes.  It's best to submit a 4-6 minute video.

Question 4

What is the Big Sky Comedy Festival looking for in submissions?

Accepted Answer

We are looking for submissions that showcase originality, creativity, and comedic talent. We encourage unique and diverse acts that can engage and entertain our audience.

Question 5

Can my representation submit for me?

Accepted Answer

Of course!

If you're a manager / agent submitting your client to Big Sky, please make sure they are available and interested before applying.

Question 6

Can I submit more than one video?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!  We will only consider the one that you instruct us to.  However, you will be asked to pay the submission fee for each video.

Question 7

Does it need to be PG-13 material?

Accepted Answer

While we don’t say it has to be PG-13 we suggest a set that would work for television as that is a large part of our industry.  But we also want you to be yourself.  So if you’re dirty, be dirty.

Question 8

Do I need to be over the age of 18?

Accepted Answer

While we love the young comics out there, our venues are required for you to be over the age of 18.

Question 9

What does the Big Sky Comedy Festival cover for participants?

Accepted Answer

At Big Sky - we cover accommodations, transportation, food and activities for all selected comics.  You just have to get to the festival!

Question 10

What is not covered by the Big Sky Comedy Festival?

Accepted Answer

We don't cover airfare.  And while we may provide a free drink or two - most beverages will be covered by the comics.

Question 11

How do you select comics?

Accepted Answer

We have a committee that watches every single submission, every single minute.  They each have a scoring system and from there the committee makes their decisions based on scoring.

Question 12

Who from the industry will be attending the Big Sky Comedy Festival?

Accepted Answer

We are honored to have some of the best in the business join us at Big Sky.  We have a mix of managers, commercial agents, club bookers, cruise line bookers, college bookers, TV bookers and more.  Comics will get a chance to directly engage with all of these people throughout the festival.

Question 13

What can performers expect at the Big Sky Comedy Festival?

Accepted Answer

Big Sky is a uniquely immersive experience - come prepared for a full week of activities, workshops, meals, shows, parties, and much, much more.

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