Comedy Sketch Submission

Hello Comedy Writers!

Thank you for your interest in The 11th Annual Hawai‘i Comedy Festival!

Please complete the form below to submit to your original script or video.

Sketch submissions close: Monday, July 21st, 2025, 11:59PM HST

Submission Fee: $20* (non-refundable)
*If selected, you will receive 2 VIP tickets to your show for you and a guest.

Submission Requirements: Please submit a completed sketch comedy video or script.

What we tend to look for:
Something fresh, funny, and original. Sketches set in Hawai‘i or focused on local Hawai‘i culture are always a bonus—but definitely not a must. Just bring us your best and let’s make some comedy magic!

Notifications: All applicants will be notified of the outcome.

Original Comedy Sketch Submission

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About You

Legal Name*

First Last

Stage Name (as you would like it to appear in the program)*

First Last

Phone*

Email*

I currently reside on Oahu*

If no, please share you current location

Pronouns

ex: she/her

Short Bio (for program)*

Tell us about yourself!

Your Sketch

Title of your sketch*

Logline for your sketch*

Log line example: “A Christmas Elf goes to New York City in search of his biological father, knowing nothing about life outside of the North Pole.”

Type of Submission*

Completed Sketch Script*

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Please upload your original sketch script.

Video Sketch*

Accepted file types: mov, mp4, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please upload your original video sketch. File should be no larger than 100MB

Disclosures

I understand that should my material be selected for The Hawai‘i Comedy Festival, I acknowledge that The Hawai‘i Comedy Festival may use my material for live performances or video production in perpetuity, provided that I am credited as a writer.*

Yes. I understand.

I understand that should my original sketch be selected for the Hawai‘i Comedy Festival, the material may be directed, staged, and cast by HICF producers, directors, and team members.*

Yes. I understand.

By selecting "Yes" I grant The Hawai‘i Comedy Festival permission to use my image and likeness for promotional purposes across all marketing channels, including but not limited to social media, email campaigns, and other advertising platforms.*

Yes.

I confirm that this is my own original sketch comedy idea*

Yes! It’s all mine!

I have read and understand the commitments required of me as a writer*

Yes

Submission Fee (sketch)*

Price:

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Comedy Sketch Submission

Original Comedy Sketch Submission

About You

Your Sketch

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