Slapstick Festival


The Slapstick Festival is an annual event in Bristol, United Kingdom. During the festival, which was created in 2005 by Bristol Silents, there are screenings of silent, classic, and visual comedy films. The intent of the festival is to introduce these films to a modern audience and bring them to life for a new generation of viewers. Most silent films are presented with musicians performing the score live, introductions by special guests, and various special events throughout the festival. The festival also produces one-off events throughout the year.

Awards

Aardman Slapstick Comedy Legend Award

The Slapstick Festival presents this award in collaboration with Aardman Animations, whose winner is selected by a panel of patrons and supporters. It is given to contemporary comedians who have contributed significantly to the art of silent and visual comedy. The award itself features the Aardman character Morph sculpted into the guise of the recipient.
Past winners:
The award was created to recognise the achievements of comedians in the field of visual comedy. The award is also a Morph sculpted to resemble the recipient.
Past winners: