2026 SUBMISSION DATES & FEES

Everyone must submit through the 2026 Submissions Form & pay the submission fee associated with their act type via Givebutter.

Please send any questions to DWCFsubmissions@gmail.com.

Submissions for #DWCF24 open February 1. Early Bird pricing ends February 15 @ 11:59PM; Regular submissions window closes March 15 @ 11:59PM.

Early Bird Pricing

• Improv/Group: $50

• Stand-Up/Solo: $25

• Podcast: $25

• Video: $15

Regular Submission Pricing:

• Improv/Group $60

• Stand-Up/Solo  $35

• Podcast: $35

• Video $20

WHEN AND HOW WILL I BE NOTIFIED? 

Accepted performers for #DWCF26 will be notified via email no later than April 5th, 2026.

VIDEO DETAILS

DO I NEED TO HAVE A VIDEO TO SUBMIT?

Yes, we’re asking for a full, unedited performance of your show. For stand-up, we want to see 5 minutes of a set. Please submit a video of 5 minutes or include timestamps of the 5 minutes you want reviewed. If you’re an improv group, we want to see 10 minutes of your group performing. Please send a video of 10 minutes of a set or include timestamps for the 10 minutes we should review. For Podcasts, please submit a link and include timestamps for 15 minutes you would like reviewed. For sketch or video submission send a video link. All videos must be submitted with a link, downloads will not be accepted.

If you want to make your link private, you can see instructions for how to do that here and share.

DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR SELECTING A VIDEO?

A good quality video is easy to see and hear clearly. Additionally, a steady video with a good clear view allows us to get the most out of your submission. 

HOW DO I SEND THE VIDEO?

Please make sure your video is hosted somewhere that does not require us to download it (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo) AND is not password protected, it does not have to be public, but please test any private links before submitting. 

HOW LONG SHOULD THE VIDEO BE?

• Stand up: 5 minutes

• Improv: 10 minutes

• Sketch/Video: 3-10 minutes

• Podcast (Audio): 15 minutes

ONE OF THE CAST IS UNSURE OF WHETHER THEY CAN MAKE IT. WHAT DO I DO?

Please list all currently confirmed performers in your submission. We understand that life happens and things may change, so we ask that you please let us know of any changes by emailing us at DWCFsubmissions@gmail.com.

DO I NEED TO SUBMIT A PICTURE?

Yes, we’ll use your high-resolution picture for festival promotions. If you have any social media tags, include them in your submission so we can tag you!

DO I NEED TO SUBMIT A LOGO?

If you have one, we’ll use your logo for festival promotions, so please include a high resolution copy. If you have and social media tags include them in your submission so we can tag you!