Comedy is a fickle thing. One man’s ‘My Family’ is another man’s ‘Brass Eye’, one man’s ‘Keenan and Kel’ is another man’s ‘Hale and Pace’, one man’s Barry Chuckle is another’s Paul. So pity the poor judges of this year’s Paramount Comedy Shorts, who, after sifting through the copious entries for this years awards, had to choose the single short film which redefined the word ‘funny’. The Reel was there, the shortlisted entrants were nervous, the results were mirthful.
Thursday 10 July 2008
Big laughs, Small comedy
Comedy is a fickle thing. One man’s ‘My Family’ is another man’s ‘Brass Eye’, one man’s ‘Keenan and Kel’ is another man’s ‘Hale and Pace’, one man’s Barry Chuckle is another’s Paul. So pity the poor judges of this year’s Paramount Comedy Shorts, who, after sifting through the copious entries for this years awards, had to choose the single short film which redefined the word ‘funny’. The results were in, The Reel was there, the shortlisted entrants were nervous, the results were mirthful.
To give a bit of background, The Comedy Smalls brings emerging comedy writers, directors and performers together with industry executives, providing a unique opportunity for the winner to get an original idea commissioned by Paramount Comedy. Entrants for this year’s competition had to make pieces reflecting the theme of work, and the shortlisted pieces were certainly varied! Speaking of the entrant, Creative Review Senior Writer and judge Eliza Williams had this to say - “Entries this year’s Comedy Smalls were as varied as ever, and showed that you don’t need to have a big budget to make a funny short film.”
Big winner on the night was ‘Matt, Ben and Buscemi’ by Dundee directors Liam Johnston and Stuart Hamilton. Presented the award by top-notch funnyman Stephen K Amos (who entertained the crowds with a lovely bit of Geordie baiting towards The Reel’s own Chris Wall), the pair are now offered a chance to have original content commissioned by Paramount Comedy.
Of the other shortlisted pieces, The Reel’s personal fave was the text-tacular ‘Speechless’ from James Cooper. Concerning the lovelife of a couple of mobile-heads, the piece certainly got some big laughs from the receptive audience. To check out this film, alongside the other shortlisted entries, head on over to the official website – www.thesmalls.com.
Oh, and in case you were wondering, comedy may be fickle but there’s one thing all can agree on, this is the best joke in the world:
Q – What kind of bees make milk?
A – Boo-bees!!
To give a bit of background, The Comedy Smalls brings emerging comedy writers, directors and performers together with industry executives, providing a unique opportunity for the winner to get an original idea commissioned by Paramount Comedy. Entrants for this year’s competition had to make pieces reflecting the theme of work, and the shortlisted pieces were certainly varied! Speaking of the entrant, Creative Review Senior Writer and judge Eliza Williams had this to say - “Entries this year’s Comedy Smalls were as varied as ever, and showed that you don’t need to have a big budget to make a funny short film.”
Big winner on the night was ‘Matt, Ben and Buscemi’ by Dundee directors Liam Johnston and Stuart Hamilton. Presented the award by top-notch funnyman Stephen K Amos (who entertained the crowds with a lovely bit of Geordie baiting towards The Reel’s own Chris Wall), the pair are now offered a chance to have original content commissioned by Paramount Comedy.
Of the other shortlisted pieces, The Reel’s personal fave was the text-tacular ‘Speechless’ from James Cooper. Concerning the lovelife of a couple of mobile-heads, the piece certainly got some big laughs from the receptive audience. To check out this film, alongside the other shortlisted entries, head on over to the official website – www.thesmalls.com.
Oh, and in case you were wondering, comedy may be fickle but there’s one thing all can agree on, this is the best joke in the world:
Q – What kind of bees make milk?
A – Boo-bees!!
NewsReel 10/07/08
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RKCR to be (Guitar) Heroes
In November 2008 four intrepid travellers from RKCR will be taking part in the NABS Community Challenge in India. They will be undertaking work for Habitat for Humanity, the charity dedicated to the ideal that communities and families in the developing world deserve a simple, decent place to live.
In order to get to Bangalore they aim to raise a minimum of £10,000 over the next few months, and the fundraising has already started. The first event is a Guitar Hero night at the Star of Bethnal Green. Any wannabe Hendrix’s or Brian May’s should head down there from 7pm onwards on 16th July to demonstrate the axe-shredding skills with a big sound system and giant projector screen – winner stays on. They’ll also be a DJ set from Simon Kurrage (Sizedoesn’tmatter) and Mr Shiver (Unsungheroes). If you can’t make the night but would like to donate go to www.justgiving.com/rkcr.
Shark Attack
Ireland’s premiere advertising awards festival The Kinsale Sharks are fast approaching and the deadline for entries is a matter of weeks away – entries need to be in August 8th so get cracking. This year marks a first for the awards as they are offering the inaugural Agency of the Year Award. For more information or to enter go to www.kinsalesharks.com
Music Videos to hit Leicester Square
14th October sees the latest music video celebration from those lovely folks at BUG in Leicester Square's Odeon. The Music Video Awards are the latest event to spawn from the team behind the BFI’s regular promo showcase and will feature BAFTA-style razzmatazz and an after-show party at the nearby Orchid.
There are 19 categories in all, covering everything from directing to telecine. The deadline for entries is Tuesday 5th August. To make sure you don’t miss out sign up to the MVA mailing list by emailing event director Louise Stevens at louise@ukmva.com or call 020 8968 7766.
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