
(Very Short) Short Film Fest Extended
Opéra dans mon salon de Gérome Barry and Charles Jaeger, Paris, France Missed our first Play the International Short Film Festival films on the… Read More

Play the April Fool Online!
Over 200 submissions battled it out for one of 12 coveted Official Selection spots. Watch online, on-demand from April 1st. Read our Program Director’s… Read More

The 2021 Live Theatre Festival Update
Planning for an in-person Play the Fool theatre festival is exceptionally challenging in these times. In a normal year, we would be running four very packed days, Sept… Read More

Support for Filmmakers
Are you a clown new to filmmaking? Are you a filmmaker new to clown and physical comedy? We want to help you out –… Read More

Introducing the Play the Fool International Short Film Festival
We had such a great time with our 2020 Short Film Competition, we’re doing it again! Submit your 2 minute film to the 2021… Read More

The Play Goes On…
Did you miss Fool Around Online 2020 on our traditional September festival weekend? Never fear! With the miracle of the interwebs, you’re able to catch-up… Read More

We’ve Launched!
Fool Around Online with us! Laugh at your leisure with the first Play the Fool Festival 2-minute film competition, and check-out the talented acts… Read More

Welcome to Fool Around Online 2020
We’re working hard to put together a feast a fun for you! Full program launches September 24th… Read More

Pandemic Play Plans
Sadly, due to the COVID-19, we will not be able to offer the live theatre experience we have all come to love. Instead, we invite… Read More

We Want Your Short Films!
Been busy during the COVID-time creating online content? Enter to be a part of our online festival, and maybe win a cash prize! Submit your… Read More