HBO Latino and the New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF) have partnered to bring the “Latinx Stand-Up” competition in search of the best Latino stand-up comedians around the country!
It was just announced that national competition in search of top Latino comedians, an opportunity to good to pass up for Latino talent, will be hosted by Comedienne and Writer Gina Brillón.
Entry rules, eligibility and prize info, click: NYLFF
Submission deadline is Friday, June 28, 2019, by 11:59 pm EST.
OK, here’s the 4-1-1 on this exciting new talent search:
The competition is designed to support emerging talent and increase awareness and representation of Latino voices in the comedy industry. The top five comedians will perform, and one winner will be chosen at a live event on Friday, August 16th at the New York Latino Film Festival.
“I’m excited to partner with NYLFF and HBO Latino in supporting our culture!” said Brillon in an HBO press statement.
“When I was 17, I got my first break at a local stand-up comedy contest and haven’t looked back since. I encourage everyone to enter and take advantage of this great opportunity to represent Latin comedic talent.”
“As Latinos we love to laugh and make others laugh,” Brillon said.
In addition, Lucinda Martinez, Sr. VP of Multicultural and International Marketing, HBO, stated that “We are thrilled to be able to open doors and provide a much-needed platform to unique groundbreaking comedic talent.”
Likewise, Calixto Chinchilla, Founder and Executive Director of the NYLFF, echoed this sentiment:
“It’s truly exciting to partner on the “Latinos Stand-Up” competition to recognize and advance comedic talent. We’re proud of our continued growth and status as a leading identifier for fresh and emerging creatives in film, television and social media. This partnership further broadens our influence of being on the pulse of discovering Latino talent.”
HOW IT WORKS:
Applicants must submit a 3-5 minute video online at NYLFF (no cost to enter) of their live stand-up performance, in English, that has not been previously broadcast in any form. Submission deadline is Friday, June 28, 2019, by 11:59 pm EST
All eligible submissions will be reviewed by a panel of screeners, comprised of NYLFF, HBO Latino executives, and Viva Pictures, the official Producers of Entre Nos, who will determine the top 5 finalists based on performance and creative material.
The finalists will be invited to perform an 8-10 minute comedic performance at the “Latinos Stand-Up” competition, scheduled to take place in New York City during the New York Latino Film Festival from August 12 to 18, 2019.
The five finalists will receive round trip tickets courtesy of American Airlines, the exclusive travel carrier of the New York Latino Film Festival.
A panel of judges will select one (1) winner to be announced August 16th. ELIGIBILITY:
* Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
* Open to all persons of Latino descent
* Only TV-14 rated performances will be considered.
* U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents who physically reside in the United States, including Puerto Rico.
PRIZE:
The winning comic will receive a paid opportunity to appear in an upcoming HBO LATINO Entre Nos comedy special, including an all-expense paid trip to the taping, provided by Viva Pictures.
The winner will have a chance to meet one-on-one with an HBO executive after the festival, as well as meet with actress, writer, and comedian Gina Brillón.
NYLFF will provide each finalist with two (2) Festival passes.
And, as funny lady Brillón reminds us, “As Latinos, we love to laugh and make others laugh.”.
For more information, visit: NYLIFF
