1. To compete, you must register as a Comedian and pay the registration fee. The Early Bird registration fee is $10 per Comedian. The Standard registration fee is $20. The registration form will collect information about the the performer. You may register, upload your Live Performance Video, and complete the Comedian Portal anytime between Wednesday, November 1, 2023 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:59pm CST.
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 June 18, 2024 at 11:59pm CST — should be no higher resolution than 1920x1080p and no larger than 1GB. All framerates are accepted.
   • Comedians must be in Shreveport, Louisiana AND attend the Comedy Prize Mentor Judge Roundtable on the morning or afternoon of Saturday, October 19, 2024. 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 Saturday, October 19, 2024. The order in which you perform will be determined by a drawing at the Comedy Prize Mentor Judge Roundtable event.
3. Top Seven Finalist Comedians will be announced in July 2024. Selected Comedians will advance to the Comedy Prize Finals to perform live during Prize Fest 2024. All finalists will receive a payment of $500 to perform at the festival, ONE (1) complimentary hotel room for Friday, October 18, 2024 and Saturday, October 19, 2024. 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 Saturday, October 19, 2024.
4. Prize Winners will be determined by Comedy Prize Mentor Judge vote during the Comedy Prize Finals and will be announced on Saturday, October 19th 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.