East Bay Comedy Festival ~ April 20, 2025

FILM FESTIVAL INFO: This festival fosters and celebrates COMEDY, something we need in our lives now more than ever. We have on tap a selection of short films of this genre, from all over the world. So come join us, have a couple drinks with us, and let’s watch some funny films together! Our program includes audience feedback about our films and a Bay Area Filmmaker Q&A. This round, our films include romantic comedies, unromantic comedies, and the “absurd”.

**** Sunday, April 20, 2025 *****

12:30p – 2:00p

FILMS: Our lineup includes an audience-driven Q&A with Bay Area Filmmakers, including Adam Reb Alloy, Sam Hyatt, Nithin Kumar, & Neel Chaudhari AND the following short films :

• Apology Directed by Sam Hyatt (USA): Richard lays his heart on the table in an attempt to get Amanda to forgive him. 
  
• Routine Directed by Roberto López Carneiro (Spain). The routine is part of our day to day, we live surrounded by strangers who make up the figuration of our life, but what happens when one of them enters our life in one way or another?
• Allergy Table Directed by Pat Battistini (USA). When the new kid shows up, the regulars show him the rules and duties of eating at a grade school allergy table.
• Drawn to You Directed by Nithin Kumar & Neel Chaudhari (USA). When swift gets a blunt reminder that she has nobody to spend valentines day with, she decides to take matters into her own hands to celebrate love.

ADMISSION INFO: This specific event is made possible through the Benefits Program offered by The New Parkway Theater. This makes it possible for us to offer tickets at a ‘pay-what-you-want’ (or discount) rate to attract more guests and filmmakers. All revenue (100%) from tickets, donations, and tips benefit non-profit 501(c)3 Fishnets & Film, Inc., producer of this festival. Admission is FREE for filmmakers and guests, $15 at the door. General Admission is $15, though we have a Pay-What-You-Want option [$10 suggested donation]. NOTE: Walk-in rate of $15 applies to everyone. So, we encourage folks to RSVP in advance to secure your seats and to access our complimentary or pay-what-you-want offer.

ABOUT THE NEW PARKWAY THEATER: A unique movie theater with comfy couches & a cafe serving American diner fare, plus beer & wine.

We hope you join us.THANK YOU in advance for your support of The New Parkway Theater, Fishnets and Film, and our Participating Filmmakers! FOLLOW US on IG: EastBayComedyFestival.