Project Breakout

Welcome to Project Breakout - the premiere online video competition and social network for those looking to explode onto the scene in comedy, music, filmmaking, modeling and much more.

While there are many places in the digital space for one to promote their talents, only Project Breakout offers community members the opportunity to compete, communicate with industry insiders and earn a legitimate shot at the big time.

Enough of the chit chat, jump in with both feet and enjoy what we have to offer. We are always looking to improve the experience of our community members, so feel free to drop us a note and let us know how we can create more value for you. In the meantime, we wish you the best of luck as you work towards that breakout moment!

The Importance of Short Film
By David Parfitt

As an independent film-maker working outside the Hollywood system I am very aware of how important good exposure is to emerging talent. Short films are a superb way to enter the film business. They test the.. Read More

Auditioning & Submitting Your Work
By Elizabeth "Biz" Ellis

When submitting a DVD of your show or stand up to a festival or agent, make sure that it is shot well and that the sound quality is excellent Even if you are the most brilliant talent the world has ever known, if the people you are... Read More

Comedy

Talk about coming out of the gate strong! Project Breakout's very first grand prize winners in the Comedy Channel (Comedy Star 2007) found themselves in a featured role at SketchFest NYC 2007.

If that weren't enough, the sketch group Better than the Machine was able to quickly convert their Project Breakout Comedy Star victory and featured role at SketchFest NYC into airtime on MTV’s Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz. Read More

Music

Having just wrapped their songwriting and recording session with producer Greig Nori in Toronto's Pocket Studios, the boys from Junket (2007 Breakout Band in Rock grand prize winner) shared some of their thoughts on the experienc.e Read More