Funny Girls on Film
by shap on July 1, 2011. [Film,Movie,Smack Channels,Web Shorts]
If the box office grosses of summer comedies like Bridesmaids and Bad Teacher are any indication, girls can be both funny AND on film! NYC’s first annual Funny Girls on Film Festival is this July 8-10th, featuring the work of some of the most talented female actors, writers and filmmakers that New York has to offer. (Scroll down for videos)
Included on the lineup of guest presenters are National Lampoon’s Dirty Movie actress and character chameleon Livia Scott, prolific producer/filmmaker Any Garrett, Broad City creator/stars Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, Ted & Gracie director/star Jena Friedman, songstress Jessica Delfino, Hilary Schwartz, Rachel Parenta and more.
The festival is Friday, July 8-Sunday, July 10 at the Soho Gallery for Digital Art (138 Sullivan St.) Below is the full schedule:
Friday July 8th @7pm: Opening Reception
(Q&A/Wine & Cheese Reception to follow each screening)
Friday July 8th @8pm screening/show featuring Jessica Delfino & Jena Friedman
Saturday July 9th @5pm featuring Rachel Parenta & Hilary Schwartz
Saturday July 9th @9pm featuring Ilana Glazer & Abbi Jacobson
Sunday July 10th @ 7pm featuring Livia Scott & Anya Garrett
Ticket Info: Per Screening $10 ADV/$12 Door screening/show. Full Weekend Pass $30 ADV/$35 Door. Advanced Tickets Here
“Help Me Help Michele Bachmann” written by/starring Livia Scott
“Damn (You Wish)” directed by Anya Garrett
“Vows: Ted & Gracie” (NY Times “Vows” Video Series Parody) by Jena Friedman
“My Pus*y Is Magic” written & performed by Jessica Delfino
“Do The Right Thing” created by/starring Ilana Glazer & Abbi Jacobson


