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Support our mission and yours!
We invite you to make Bergamot Comedy Fest a resounding success!
Support our mission and yours!
We invite you to make Bergamot Comedy Fest a resounding success!
Your sponsorship will not only highlight your business to a diverse and engaged audience but also support a female-founded initiative dedicated to nurturing the next generation of comedic talent. Together, we can amplify voices that use humor to inspire and entertain.
Your sponsorship will not only highlight your business to a diverse and engaged audience but also support a female-founded initiative dedicated to nurturing the next generation of comedic talent. Together, we can amplify voices that use humor to inspire and entertain.
OUR MISSION
We believe that comedy can change the world and in sharing our different perspectives, we create a RICHER, BRIGHTER, and more ECLECTIC CULTURAL landscape.
We believe that comedy can change the world and in sharing our different perspectives, we create a RICHER, BRIGHTER, and more ECLECTIC CULTURAL landscape.
The Power of Comedy
The Power of Comedy
As we spotlight underrepresented voices and unique perspectives in our programming, we use the transformative power of comedy and storytelling to create a path to understanding and societal change.
As we spotlight underrepresented voices and unique perspectives in our programming, we use the transformative power of comedy and storytelling to create a path to understanding and societal change.
As we spotlight underrepresented voices and unique perspectives in our programming, we use the transformative power of comedy and storytelling to create a path to understanding and societal change.
Building &
Nurturing Creatives
Building &
Nurturing Creatives
Our community-focused educational seminars, performances and networking opportunities create and foster relationships between seasoned creatives and visiting geniuses. Our week-long festival is specifically designed to bridge the gap between industry and rising talent. We nurture professional growth in the comedy world and change it forever as the newest global player.
Our community-focused educational seminars, performances and networking opportunities create and foster relationships between seasoned creatives and visiting geniuses. Our week-long festival is specifically designed to bridge the gap between industry and rising talent. We nurture professional growth in the comedy world and change it forever as the newest global player.
Our community-focused educational seminars, performances and networking opportunities create and foster relationships between seasoned creatives and visiting geniuses. Our week-long festival is specifically designed to bridge the gap between industry and rising talent. We nurture professional growth in the comedy world and change it forever as the newest global player.
Providing a Platform
Providing a Platform
We are committed to providing a platform for the excellent and innovative voices with programming that is designed to assist these underrepresented voices by offering them access to industry professionals, untapped audiences, and greater reach.
We are committed to providing a platform for the excellent and innovative voices with programming that is designed to assist these underrepresented voices by offering them access to industry professionals, untapped audiences, and greater reach.
We are committed to providing a platform for the excellent and innovative voices with programming that is designed to assist these underrepresented voices by offering them access to industry professionals, untapped audiences, and greater reach.
Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors
Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors
Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors
Comedy Reflects Our World
Comedy Reflects Our World
Crow Comedy Inc. 501c3
Crow Comedy Inc. 501c3
YOUR SUPPORT IS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE
YOUR SUPPORT IS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE
Learn More: www.comedyreflectsourworld.org
Learn More: www.comedyreflectsourworld.org
Learn More: www.comedyreflectsourworld.org
“I feel passionate about educational opportunities for the public because it is helping more than the lucky few that get in,” Blaine says. “That’s a hole I wanted to fill that wasn’t fair about other festivals, that you have to be chosen to learn. I don’t want to be a gatekeeper to education. Anyone who wants to learn should be able to. So making things more equitable is a way to help change the local scene for the better.”
— NICOLE BLAINE (FOUNDER OF THE CROW)
“I feel passionate about educational opportunities for the public because it is helping more than the lucky few that get in,” Blaine says. “That’s a hole I wanted to fill that wasn’t fair about other festivals, that you have to be chosen to learn. I don’t want to be a gatekeeper to education. Anyone who wants to learn should be able to. So making things more equitable is a way to help change the local scene for the better.”
— NICOLE BLAINE (FOUNDER OF THE CROW)
“I feel passionate about educational opportunities for the public because it is helping more than the lucky few that get in,” Blaine says. “That’s a hole I wanted to fill that wasn’t fair about other festivals, that you have to be chosen to learn. I don’t want to be a gatekeeper to education. Anyone who wants to learn should be able to. So making things more equitable is a way to help change the local scene for the better.”
— NICOLE BLAINE (FOUNDER OF THE CROW)
WHAT HAPPENED IN ONE WEEK
We made an IMPACT!
BCF created career advancement for marginalized voices
We made an IMPACT!
BCF created career advancement for marginalized voices
70%
of our lineup
was female
5%
of the comics identified as
straight, cisgender males
Multiple comics signed with agents
3 Comics got booked in Netflix is a Joke fest
1 Comic is now working with an exec at ABC to work on his original pilot about being biracial
Comics have been booked on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
A Vietnamese Trans Woman is now opening for Sarah Silverman and Margaret Cho
39
PAID Artists & Creatives
61
UNPAID Artists, Creatives, & Arts Producers
34
Educators & Hollywood Industry Executives
48
Volunteers
Audience & Community
Members Reached
Audience & Community
Members Reached
audience members to
comedy shows
audience members for the
free educational classes
total audience reached
Interested in supporting Bergamot Comedy Fest?
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Interested in supporting Bergamot Comedy Fest?
Let's chat!
Interested in supporting Bergamot Comedy Fest?
Let's chat!
Press and Media
Press and Media
We've been fortunate to have the spotlight shine on us through various media outlets.
We've been fortunate to have the spotlight shine on us through various media outlets.
We've been fortunate to have the spotlight shine on us through various media outlets.
“I LOVED the Meet and Greets with Industry. You very rarely get to actually interact with the kingmakers in this town, unless you have a rep. This was a huge opportunity. I also really enjoyed the late night, writers room, and press coverage panels.”
— Kiki Andersen (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“The most impactful Industry Panel was on breaking into clubs as that was most relevant for me and also is great information for a comic to know at any level, it dispelled a lot of myths!”
— John Liu (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“Best educational panel was from writer Mike Lawrence - I found it very helpful to hear from someone at his level say that the goal is to do things that don't make us want to kill ourselves.”
— Diana Hong (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“Through conversations at the mini meeting, I realized that the industry is catching up with the impact of social media that has changed the media and society. They are still adjusting, so they don't even know what works next/current unlike before social media. So I learned that I can also create and suggest new things and prove it works.”
— Kazu Kusano (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“Not all industry execs feel the same about burning material online; there are different rules. I also learned SO MUCH in the writers room panel, interview tips for pitching/getting into the room, and showcasing your personality in the action lines.”
— Kiki Andersen (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“So much of the podcast marketing panel was valuable and changed how I think about podcasts, why to do them, and how to do them.”
— Julian Stern (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“I LOVED the Meet and Greets with Industry. You very rarely get to actually interact with the kingmakers in this town, unless you have a rep. This was a huge opportunity. I also really enjoyed the late night, writers room, and press coverage panels.”
— Kiki Andersen (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“The most impactful Industry Panel was on breaking into clubs as that was most relevant for me and also is great information for a comic to know at any level, it dispelled a lot of myths!”
— John Liu (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“Best educational panel was from writer Mike Lawrence - I found it very helpful to hear from someone at his level say that the goal is to do things that don't make us want to kill ourselves.”
— Diana Hong (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“Through conversations at the mini meeting, I realized that the industry is catching up with the impact of social media that has changed the media and society. They are still adjusting, so they don't even know what works next/current unlike before social media. So I learned that I can also create and suggest new things and prove it works.”
— Kazu Kusano (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“Not all industry execs feel the same about burning material online; there are different rules. I also learned SO MUCH in the writers room panel, interview tips for pitching/getting into the room, and showcasing your personality in the action lines.”
— Kiki Andersen (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“So much of the podcast marketing panel was valuable and changed how I think about podcasts, why to do them, and how to do them.”
— Julian Stern (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“I LOVED the Meet and Greets with Industry. You very rarely get to actually interact with the kingmakers in this town, unless you have a rep. This was a huge opportunity. I also really enjoyed the late night, writers room, and press coverage panels.”
— Kiki Andersen (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“The most impactful Industry Panel was on breaking into clubs as that was most relevant for me and also is great information for a comic to know at any level, it dispelled a lot of myths!”
— John Liu (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“Best educational panel was from writer Mike Lawrence - I found it very helpful to hear from someone at his level say that the goal is to do things that don't make us want to kill ourselves.”
— Diana Hong (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“Through conversations at the mini meeting, I realized that the industry is catching up with the impact of social media that has changed the media and society. They are still adjusting, so they don't even know what works next/current unlike before social media. So I learned that I can also create and suggest new things and prove it works.”
— Kazu Kusano (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“Not all industry execs feel the same about burning material online; there are different rules. I also learned SO MUCH in the writers room panel, interview tips for pitching/getting into the room, and showcasing your personality in the action lines.”
— Kiki Andersen (BCF 2024 Comedian)
“So much of the podcast marketing panel was valuable and changed how I think about podcasts, why to do them, and how to do them.”
— Julian Stern (BCF 2024 Comedian)
March 31st thru April 5th
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Santa Monica, CA
March 31st thru April 5th
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Santa Monica, CA
March 31st thru April 5th
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Santa Monica, CA