"Reel Quick Comedy" 60 Second Comedy Short Film Festival Competition

Sat Dec 21 2024

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Doors 6:00 PM)

Williams Center - Cinema Underground - Rutherford

15 Sylvan Street Rutherford, NJ 07070

$5.00 - $15.00

All Ages

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As part of the Williams Center Comedy Festival, we’re bringing you a night of quick laughs and big creativity with 60-Second Comedy Shorts! 
 
Think you’ve got what it takes to tell the funniest story, or a stand-up joke in under a minute? Show off your vision, directing skills, and comedic genius in this one-of-a-kind competition.

Created by: 
Hatem Gabr & Lou Perez 

Hosted By : Jordan Fried [@jfreeeze] (Netflix, Max)
Jordan Fried is a comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY living in Rutherford, NJ.  His debut comedy special, When The Edible Hits, will be released for streaming and listening in 2025.  He is known for his feature film, Beware The Horn, which can be found on YouTube.  He is a founding member of the Late Night Hump comedy group.  You may have seen him in Madoff : The Monster of Wall Street on Netflix.
 
 
How It Works:
  • Create a short film or reel that’s 60 seconds or less—the only rule is it has to be funny!
  • Submit as many short films as you like to showcase your range and creativity.
  • All entries will be screened on the big screen at the Williams Center for the audience to enjoy.
  • Release forms, and contract terms and conditions forms, must be submitted with the films.
  • All films must be submitted by 12/18/2024 5 pm ET. 
 
 
The Prize:

The funniest short film will win the coveted Williams Center Comedy Festival Award and bragging rights as the festival’s comedy - short champion!
 
 
Be Part of the Fun:
  • Creators: Show off your comedic vision, directing skills, and storytelling talent. Submit as many films as you like!
  • Audience Members: Come for the laughs, watch all the short films, and help celebrate the creative geniuses behind them.
 
Whether you’re competing or just enjoying the show, this is a hilarious, can’t-miss event for comedy lovers of all kinds
 
 
Why Enter?
This is your chance to make the crowd laugh, gain exposure, and share your comedic vision in a professional theater setting. Whether you're a budding filmmaker, a social media creator, or just love to make people laugh, this is your moment to shine.
 

"ALL LINE UPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION YOU WILL BE REFUNDED"

"Reel Quick Comedy" 60 Second Comedy Short Film Festival Competition

  • Jordan Fried

    Jordan Fried

    Stand-up

    Jordan Fried is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His Debut Comedy Special, When The Edible Hits, will be released in 2025.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He’s performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman’s Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He currently works as operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ.

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"Reel Quick Comedy" 60 Second Comedy Short Film Festival Competition

Sat Dec 21 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

(Doors 6:00 PM)

Williams Center - Cinema Underground - Rutherford Rutherford NJ
"Reel Quick Comedy" 60 Second Comedy Short Film Festival Competition

$5.00 - $15.00 All Ages

As part of the Williams Center Comedy Festival, we’re bringing you a night of quick laughs and big creativity with 60-Second Comedy Shorts! 
 
Think you’ve got what it takes to tell the funniest story, or a stand-up joke in under a minute? Show off your vision, directing skills, and comedic genius in this one-of-a-kind competition.

Created by: 
Hatem Gabr & Lou Perez 

Hosted By : Jordan Fried [@jfreeeze] (Netflix, Max)
Jordan Fried is a comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY living in Rutherford, NJ.  His debut comedy special, When The Edible Hits, will be released for streaming and listening in 2025.  He is known for his feature film, Beware The Horn, which can be found on YouTube.  He is a founding member of the Late Night Hump comedy group.  You may have seen him in Madoff : The Monster of Wall Street on Netflix.
 
 
How It Works:
  • Create a short film or reel that’s 60 seconds or less—the only rule is it has to be funny!
  • Submit as many short films as you like to showcase your range and creativity.
  • All entries will be screened on the big screen at the Williams Center for the audience to enjoy.
  • Release forms, and contract terms and conditions forms, must be submitted with the films.
  • All films must be submitted by 12/18/2024 5 pm ET. 
 
 
The Prize:

The funniest short film will win the coveted Williams Center Comedy Festival Award and bragging rights as the festival’s comedy - short champion!
 
 
Be Part of the Fun:
  • Creators: Show off your comedic vision, directing skills, and storytelling talent. Submit as many films as you like!
  • Audience Members: Come for the laughs, watch all the short films, and help celebrate the creative geniuses behind them.
 
Whether you’re competing or just enjoying the show, this is a hilarious, can’t-miss event for comedy lovers of all kinds
 
 
Why Enter?
This is your chance to make the crowd laugh, gain exposure, and share your comedic vision in a professional theater setting. Whether you're a budding filmmaker, a social media creator, or just love to make people laugh, this is your moment to shine.
 

"ALL LINE UPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION YOU WILL BE REFUNDED"
Jordan Fried

Jordan Fried

Stand-up

Jordan Fried is a SAG AFTRA comedian and filmmaker from Warwick, NY currently based in Rutherford, NJ. His Debut Comedy Special, When The Edible Hits, will be released in 2025.  He is the co-director, co-writer and star of Beware The Horn, a film about a film school graduate that stumbles upon an improv troupe that he thinks is a cult.  He also appeared as the Young Peter Madoff in Madoff : Monster of Wall Street. He studied Digital Media Production and English at Tulane University, where he was a member of Cat Mafia Comedy. He’s performed at Rhino Comedy, Eastville Comedy Club, Hell Yes Fest, Binghamton Comedy and Arts Festival, New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and Northern Virginia Comedy Festival. He produced the comedy variety show, Circuit Break; Late Night Hump at NJ Weedman’s Joint; and he is a founding member of the improv troupes, Duly Noted and The Mutts.  He taught media, podcasting and comedy classes for Montclair Film, Blue Sky Kids and Educate The Block.  He currently works as operations manager at The Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ.

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Select Tickets

All Ages
limit 10 per person
Video Submission
$15.00
General Admission
$5.00

Delivery Method

ticketFast
Will Call