“Olive and Mocha” wins FunnyorDie’s first comedy competition: Make ’em Laff

My short film “Olive and Mocha” won the first ever FunnyorDie comedy competition through the LA Film Festival, Make ’em Laff. Suzi Yoonessi and I are very excited for the opportunity to produce a second short with FunnyorDie as prize for winning.

 

KPCC interviewed Suzi for “Take Two” wherein she speaks about winning, breaking into the comedy world and not having kids.
 
You can see the full article and listen to her interview after the jump.
 

Suzi Yoonessi wins LA Film Festival’s ‘Make ’em LAFF’ competition

 
Take Two | June 16th, 2014, 10:26am
 
The L.A. Film Festival this year joined forces with the comedy video website Funny or Die in a talent search for diverse, unique and authentic voices in the comedy world.
 
The submissions to the “Make ’em LAFF” competition were whittled down to the top 25, then the top 5, and this weekend, the first place winner was revealed:
 
Click here to hear Suzi Yoonessi get interviewed by Take Two.