"The New York Comedy Film Festival has announced the full lineup for its inaugural edition, running February 15-22, with screenings and events taking place at venues including Asylum NYC and the Baruch College Performing Arts Center. Spanning a full week, the festival aims to showcase the range of comedic storytelling on screen, from broad laughs to darker, more experimental takes, across features, shorts, series and documentaries."
"Founded by Jess Domain, Norm Laviolette, Steve Eliau and Bob Melley, comedy and film veterans, the festival will screen over 75 films, alongside filmmaker panels, Q&As and special events designed to dig into how comedy works and why it endures. Organizers have positioned the festival as a platform for both established voices and emerging filmmakers, with programming that mixes recognizable names and unexpected discoveries."
"Among the most notable films screening this year is Before We Get Started, a documentary that shines a light on the often unseen role of stand-up warm-up comedians, featuring appearances and commentary from figures like Amy Schumer, John Oliver, Howie Mandel, Nikki Glaser, Seth Meyers and others. The documentary lineup also includes the opening night selection You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, which explores a pivotal moment in comedy history and its ripple effects across film and television."
The New York Comedy Film Festival will run February 15–22 with screenings and events at venues including Asylum NYC and the Baruch College Performing Arts Center. The weeklong program will showcase the range of comedic storytelling on screen, from broad laughs to darker, more experimental takes, across features, shorts, series and documentaries. Founded by Jess Domain, Norm Laviolette, Steve Eliau and Bob Melley, the festival will screen over 75 films and present filmmaker panels, Q&As and special events that dig into how comedy works and why it endures. Programming will mix established names and emerging filmmakers, with documentaries and narrative features among highlights.
Read at Time Out New York
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