1. To compete, you must register as a Comedian and complete the Comedian Entry Portal. The registration form will collect information about the the performer. The Comedian Portal will open to you upon completion of your registration and you must fill out the remainder of your information. You may register, upload your Live Performance Video, and complete the Comedian Portal anytime between Monday, January 13, 2025 and Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:59pm CT.
2. By registering you agree that:
   • Comedians must complete and submit the Comedian Portal and submit the 2 to 3 minute Live Performance Video (original content only). The video file — which must be uploaded before Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:59pm CT — should be no higher resolution than 1920x1080p and no larger than 1GB. All frame rates are accepted.
   • Comedians must be in Shreveport, Louisiana AND attend the Comedy Prize Mentor Judge Roundtable on the morning or afternoon of Thursday, October 16, 2025. Attendance at the Comedy Prize Mentor Judge Roundtable is required to compete.
   • The Comedian is willing and able to perform in Shreveport, Louisiana on the evening of Thursday, October 16, 2025. The order in which you perform will be determined by a drawing at the Comedy Prize Mentor Judge Roundtable event.
3. The Finalist Comedians will be announced in August 2025. Selected Comedians will advance to the Comedy Prize Finals to perform live during Prize Fest 2025. All finalists will receive a payment of $500 to perform at the festival, ONE (1) complimentary hotel room for Wednesday, October 15, 2024 and Thursday, October 16, 2025. Comedians will also receive ONE (1) complimentary VIP Pass. Payment for your performance and winnings will all be paid at the Comedy Prize Awards Ceremony immediately following the final performance on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
4. Prize Winners will be determined by Comedy Prize Mentor Judge vote during the Comedy Prize Finals and will be announced on Thursday, October 16, 2025 after the final performance. $2,500 will be awarded to the Grand Prize Winner.

If you have specific questions about the competition, rules, or requirements, please email Chris Lyon at chris@prize.foundation.