Cristi Rumpza is a dark comedy writer from the sprawling, passive-aggressive planes of the midwest. She founded Girls Aren’t Funny Productions, where she co-wrote and co-directed a pilot that premiered at the New York Television Festival (2018). She holds a degree in Cinematography and has a background working in production for companies that include: Cracked, College Humor, and ABC. As a writer, Cristi was a second-rounder at Austin Film Festival (2020) and a quarterfinalist at the Stage 32 Comedy Writing Contest (2020). In her earlier career, Cristi worked as a juvenile corrections officer so she can also diffuse a fistfight, should one arise. Her background in social services contributes to the trademark unsavory yet relatable nature of her characters, putting the audience in a position to examine their own belief systems through laughter. In her free time, Cristi enjoys volunteering for Best Friend’s Animal Society and advocating for animals via shaming others on Facebook.
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Austin Film Festival - Second Rounder
(2020)
Stage 32 Comedy Writing Contest - Quarterfinalist
(2020)
New York Television Festival - Official Selection
(2018)
10,000 Laughs Comedy Film Festival - Best Film
(2014)
48 Hour Film Festival - Best Acting Ensemble, Best Hair/Makeup, Best Costumes
(2013)
Minneapolis Community and Technical College - Cinema Division
(2010-2012)
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
(2000-2003)