HBO Latino and New York Latino Film Festival launch “Latinos Stand-Up” competition
Source: HBO Press Release
HBO has just announced that HBO Latino in partnership with the New York Latino Film Festival is launching the "Latinos Stand-up" competition in search of the best Latino stand-up comedians around the country.
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, then one winner will be chosen at a live event on August 16 at the New York Latino Film Festival. The winner will also have the opportunity to appear in one of HBO Latino's upcoming comedy specials, Entre Nos.
The event is being hosted by actress, comedian, and writer Gina Brillon. Brillon's special, Easily Offended will be premiering on HBO Latino and HBO's digital platforms on Aug. 16 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Below is more information about the competition from HBO:
HOW IT WORKS:
● Applicants must submit a 3-5 minute video online at www.NYLatinoFilmFestival.com(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 11:59pm 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.
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| Gina Brillon Source: IMDb |
HBO has just announced that HBO Latino in partnership with the New York Latino Film Festival is launching the "Latinos Stand-up" competition in search of the best Latino stand-up comedians around the country.
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, then one winner will be chosen at a live event on August 16 at the New York Latino Film Festival. The winner will also have the opportunity to appear in one of HBO Latino's upcoming comedy specials, Entre Nos.
The event is being hosted by actress, comedian, and writer Gina Brillon. Brillon's special, Easily Offended will be premiering on HBO Latino and HBO's digital platforms on Aug. 16 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Below is more information about the competition from HBO:
HOW IT WORKS:
● Applicants must submit a 3-5 minute video online at www.NYLatinoFilmFestival.com(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 11:59pm 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.
