The Funniest Filmmakers in Austin Have Been Chosen - Who Will Grab The Comedy Gold?
AFF Presents the 2008 Funniest Filmmaker in Austin - Finalists.
Funniest Filmmaker in Austin FINALE!
Monday, August 18, 2008
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Cap City Comedy Club
8120 Research Blvd Ste 100
Austin, TX
FREE
Event Details:
AFF’s Funniest Filmmaker in Austin Finalists go HEAD-TO-HEAD this Monday night, August 18th, at Cap City Comedy Club. The Cinematic Showdown begins at 8 and ends around 10. So get off the couch, quit watching the Olympics for 2 hours and have yourself a laugh at something else besides the lack of Gold Medals every other country in the world is winning in ye ole’ swimming competition.
Films Screening (aka the Contenders):
A New Toy | Creator: Byron Brown
Young Dorian receives a new toy from a generous, overly cautious man.
Beep. Beep. Dig. | Creator: Dan Vest
Docu-comedy on metal-detecting.
Blaster Burger | Creators: Will Elliott/Kirk Johnson
Unfortunately for Judd, a day at the office means serving up fried gizzard globs to ingrates at Bert’s Bigger Burger.
Friend | Creators: The P! Company
fwd: if you love someone watch this | Creator: Michael Charron
A modern day Romeo & Juliet tragedy by the way of the internet.
Getting’ Rich - Home Prisons | Creators: Ken Lewin/Dan French
Our prisons are running out of space, so why not rent your home to the system? Getting Rich shows you how to make some fat skrilla from housing vicious killas.
Karl’s Semen-Free Ad Reel | Creators: Jeremy Cohen/Gopal Bidari
A reel of ads for Karl’s various semen-free services
le squirrel | Creator: Christopher Allen
A dubbed-over foreign film about an inquisitive robot attempting to collect data about squirrels.
Mrs. Marcus Nutty Bar | Creator: Chris Osborn
A young woman fantasizes about the potential future of marrying one of Little Debbie’s most popular snack items.
Platypus Rex in: Hymenoplasty | Creator: Bob Ray
Who wants to be deflowered…again? Rex looks into it.
Sal Monella | Episode 1 | Creators: Heath Allyn/Larry Soileau
Two kids learn the dangers of salmonella from everyone’s favorite spokesman, Sal Monella!
Serial Killer Movie Preview | Creator: Dan Hedges
Preview for an action-packed thriller about a rogue cop’s one-man battle against a notorious serial murderer.
The Job Interview | Creator: Wayne Cheong
A job applicant tries to impress his interviewer at an ad agency by showcasing his samples. Hilarity ensues.
Uncle Terry | Creators: Chris Trew/Brock Baldwin
Uncle Terry’s gonna show you how to do it.
Warning | Todd Merriman
A young filmmaker struggles to protect his intellectual property while maintaining his artistic integrity.
Wrestling with Avon | Creators: Craig Matthew Staggs/Chris Sharpe
Capt’n Avon Conrad-Shirley is the greatest bear fighter to ever live, thanks to his lucky ear.
Website: http://www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/funniestfilmmaker
