It’s that time of year again. It’s time for Youtube’s sketch comedy contest: Sketchies II. Actually, “that time of year” is three months earlier this year (must be the leap year thing), as last year’s contest started in May (Summer 2007 Youtube sketch comedy contest).
You could win $25,000 (in money) and $15,000 in film-making equipment.
This time the contest is more structured. The first video, three minutes maximum, has to be about a road trip and has to incorporate a traditional musical instrument. The second video, if you’re a finalist, is to be announced.
To enter, you also have to be an adult and live in the United States.
- Open Call: Submit first video February 18 to March 3, 2008 (11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time).
- Round 1: If you’re one of ten finalists chosen by March 19th, submit second video by April 6th.
- Round 2: The winner will be announced on April 18, 2008.
Last year’s winner was Awkward Pictures, with the videos:
“FriendBuddies” and “Rodney & Zak.”
Don’t forget to vote in Round 1 (March 13-19, 2008) and Round 2 (April 9-15).
EDIT (6/7/10): The 2008 winner was Waverly Films for “Sherlockbot & The Case of the Purloined Piggybank.”
Link to “Sherlockbot & The Case of the Purloined Piggybank” video