We are now accepting performer and instructor submissions for the 7th Annual Philadelphia Improv Festival, being held October 3rd - 9th, 2011. All applications will be processed via our online forms.
The deadline to submit is Sunday, July 17th.
SUBMIT A GROUP
SUBMIT AS AN INSTRUCTOR
Please Note: We are aware that Friday sundown to Saturday sundown is Yom Kippur. For those unavailable to perform Friday night or teach Saturday day due to observance of the holiday, please note this under the 'scheduling considerations' section, and every effort will be made to work around this.
Instructor Submission Guidelines
Submissions are open to both organization based and independent instructors interested in teaching workshops for local students and PHIF7 performers.
Potential instructors can submit as many workshops as they like and are encouraged to submit a show as well. All instructors will be notified of their acceptance status on or before August 15th, 2011.
Submission Deadline: July 17th, 2011
Submission Fee: N/A
Performance Submission Guidelines
Submissions are open to all types of improvisation and all ensemble sizes. Submissions from scripted forms of live entertainment such as sketch or stand-up will not be accepted for this portion of Comedy Month. The first two nights will be programmed Comedy Month / PHIF events and shows. Submitted acts perform Wed 10/5 - Sun 10/9. There is an option on the form to note availability during that time.
Submission Deadline: July 17th, 2011
Submission Fee: $20
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All submissions will be processed digitally via our online form.
The form requires general information about the name of your group, your format, primary contact person, individual performer names, technical requirements and other information used to assess your application. In addition to this information, you should also have ready:
Video: A link to streaming video (YouTube, Google Video, Vimeo, etc). Full length performances are recommended, but at minimum clips should be at least five minutes in length and representative of the style of show you'd perform at PHIF. Previous PHIF groups do not need to submit a video UNLESS the ensemble roster has undergone changes since their last performance at PHIF.
Photo: We will also need a production photo suitable for both web and press. Images should be 300 dpi or better, in JPEG, GIF, PNG or PDF format. Please avoid including text or logos on images. Often times your photo alone can can determine if your group gets coverage in the press.
Submission Fee: A $20 non-refundable fee will be assessed at the time of your submission. Once you complete the form, you will be directed to a page where you can use EFT or credit card via Paypal.
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Groups will receive notification on their acceptance status no later than August 1st. Upon acceptance, groups will receive a statement for their total registration cost, based on a base rate of $25 for each performer included on their submission form. The fee will be due only once per individual, regardless of the number of accepted groups a person may perform with.
Groups will have ten days to confirm their performance slot by providing the registration balance. Groups who fail to submit registration balances by August 10th will forfeit their performance slot.
All fees are non-refundable
In addition to their 25 minute performance slot, all PHIF7 Performers will receive a performer packet that includes:
- A PHIF7 t-shirt
- Information on area attractions
- Transit information
- An all-access badge good for:
• Free standy seating during all regular PHIF performances
• Discounted tickets to premium PHIF shows
• Discounted advanced tickets and free standby seating for all other Comedy Month events
• A 30% discount on workshops
• VIP access to parties and events
• Special discounts at participating merchants and restaurants
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Once received, all submission materials become the property of the Philadelphia Improv Festival and will not be returned.
Questions should be directed to submissions@phif.org
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