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A critical moment in the life of a seemingly hugely successful stand up comedian. Project Links  Website  Twitter  Instagram

George Gross is a passionate and dedicated filmmaker, comedy director, and creative director who has screened films around the world including Cannes Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW, and Toronto Film Festival. A “complete” filmmaker, skilled in all departments of filmmaking, his work has brought in many awards including a Cannes Lion for his work… Continue reading Director Bio:  George Gross (GHOSTWRITTEN)

Ghostwritten is a short comedy that follows the strange encounter of a freelance ghostwriter hired to help an aging mystery novelist with her new book. Created by Chrissy Shackelford. Directed by George Gross. Starring James Dwyer and Chrissy Shackelford.

When an Angel and a Demon decide to open a restaurant, they did not expect that working with humans would be their biggest challenge. CAST LIST: Narrator: Julie Sheppard LIVE: Hannah Ehman IZZY: Sean Ballantyne BOY/JAKE: Steve Rizzo MOTHER/GOD: Kyana Teresa —–

Set in Silicon Valley California, at the intersection of Sweet Bytes Bakery and the epicenter of the high-tech industry, Chef Rachael Berman bootstraps her budding business, as she copes with everyday family-life events while trying to survive and thrive, CAST LIST: Narrator: Julie Sheppard RACHEL: Kyana Teresa BRAD: Steve Rizzo —–

A family of five eat a Thanksgiving meal together. MOM and DAD, both in their sixties, sit across from each other at the ends of the long, rectangular table. On one side sits the eldest child, 28-year-old TOM. He is in a full suit. JIM, age 22, and MARY-ANNE, age 21, sit on the other… Continue reading COMEDY Festival SHORT Screenplay Reading: Family Dinner, by William Tran

Showcase of the best SHORT FILMS in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Film: PATRICIA’S ADDICTION Best COMEDY Fim: THE LAST CROISSANT Best Direction: QUESTINY Best Cinematography: ON THE ROCKS Best Performances: I WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE Best Sound & Music: LAUGH AFTER DARK LIVE IN LAS VEGAS Theme of night: Life Watch… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – DECEMBER 2021 COMEDY Short Film Festival

Kelsey Borlan Lee is a brand strategist, producer, and director with nearly 20 years of experience behind the camera as a photographer and later cinematographer. As a branding and visual communication expert, Kelsey has helped develop such brands as Living with Leah of ABC’s “The FAB Life” with Tyra Banks, Chrissy Teigen and Joe Zee,… Continue reading Director BIO: Kelsey Borlan (LAUGH AFTER DARK LIVE IN LAS VEGAS)