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Pittsburgh, United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Cookies and Comedy Film Festival is a Pittsburgh-based showcase dedicated primarily to short comedy films, with screenings paired with live stand-up, filmmaker Q&As, and a signature cookie-table experience. It is notable for its intimate, community-driven format and for bringing together local, national, and international comedy shorts at the Harris Theater in downtown Pittsburgh, giving it a distinctive place among regional genre festivals.[1][2][3]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2023
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