Event Type: Screening

Stand-up comic Drew Landry talks about his two childhood best friends, Ellie and Tucker, and explores grief, trauma, and mental health in this stand-up special/ tribute.

Watch The World Burn
Chet finds himself late for work in a new world.

Office Ghost
Forced to return to the office, three cubicle jockeys discover a ghost…in the office.

The Island
The Island is about Zora, a young black woman, who discovers that her father has been murdered during her family’s luxury vacation in the Caribbean.

All We Have To Do Is Kill One Guy
Two stay-at-home dads who take on some side-hustle assassin work sit and wait for their first target to come home, debating about the best way to do the job.

Superfan
A woman discovers the secret identity of her favorite Superhero and blackmails him into spending the day with her. What starts off as an innocent ride-along descends into a much more twisted experience.

Anaconda
Single and new to LA, Annie agrees to tag along with a group of new friends to Burning Man. When they all have to share ONE hotel room in Reno unexpectedly, she finds herself in an embarrassing situation that could ruin her newfound love interest.

Peeping Todd
After being confronted about his incessant peeping, Todd decides to eliminate anyone who stands between him and his view of the lovely Claire. A surprise musical comedy murder thriller.

Micro Shorts / Sketch / Music Video / Animation

Interracial Couple In A Cheerios Ad (Music Video)
God’s Will (Sketch Comedy)
Who? (Micro Short)
Boys Will Be Boys (Music Video)
Tiny Dick Guy (Music Video)
5 Guys 1 Job (Micro Short)
SKETCHES (Sketch Comedy)
enchufe.tv (Sketch Comedy)

Girls Aren’t Funny (20:25)
Stand-up comic Amamah struggles to balance her blossoming comedy career in NYC and her conservative Muslim Pakistani family on Long Island.

Untitled Millennial Project (28:17)
Underpaid, under-appreciated, and entitled, ‘Untitled Millennial Project’ is a comedy series about the humorous (and sometimes tragic) Millennial experience. With the help of her GBFF Tyler, Allison navigates dating, TikTok, and getting older.

The Ethics of Ambiguity (30 mins)
Two best friends and failing comedians are about to give up their dream of making it big when they win the lottery. But telling the wrong people gets them in a world of trouble.

A-List Casting (24:13)
Two down and out casting directors and their assistant, languishing in small town Las Vegas are looking to get back into Hollywood’s good graces, one hemorrhoid commercial or male erectile dysfunction ad at a time.

Más Latina – Pilot (14 mins)
A Latina with zero children, zero suitors, and one long-shot dream, tries to break into a male-dominated comedy scene. The key to her success comes from an unlikely place, her Latinx familia!

Closed
When Bill discovers that he has a humiliating illness, he must come to terms with who he is and be honest with the girl he loves in order to salvage his relationship and his sanity.

Esmeralda
Mitch’s life gets turned upside down when his girlfriend finds the metaphorical—and literal—monster under his bed on the day she’s supposed to move in.

Caged Man Seeking Freedom
A weed dealer, some church folk, and porn stars, what could go wrong? Two brothers wake up in cages, and have no idea what has happened.

Experience non-stop laughs at the “Laugh After Dark Vegas Special Marathon” during ComedyFest. Enjoy an all-Vegas lineup of original comedy specials from Laugh After Dark, guaranteed to keep you entertained from start to finish. Get ready to indulge in a marathon of hilarity that celebrates the comedic talents of the Vegas scene!

1:00 PM
Trixx, “Po’Boy”
Filmed at Comedy House NOLA, Trixx’s stand-up special, Po’ Boy is a hilarious and honest look at living and working in Vegas, his love for New Orleans, and his childhood obsession with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. With his relatable insights and natural charisma, Trixx connects with his audiences, making it a must-watch for anyone seeking an engaging and unforgettable comedy experience.

1:50 PM
Jozalyn Sharp, “Five Ten Two Eighty”
Las Vegas native and one of the hottest up-and-coming standup comedians in the country, Jozalyn Sharp is raw, real, and hilariously relatable in her debut comedy special. From the moment she hits the stage, Jozalyn takes no prisoners and holds nothing back. From shopping for lingerie before her wedding to how she really feels about her body, and what it’s like to be a bisexual woman married to a man. Five Ten Two Eighty is crewed, irreverent, and refreshingly authentic.

2:45 PM
Stoner Rob, “Too High To Remember What I Forgot”
Stoner Rob proves that comedy, entrepreneurship, and pot-smoking all go hand-in-hand. In his debut special, Stoner shares about his incredible bottom-up comedy journey and what its like raising his six kids all while blazing new trails (and trees) in the emerging cannabis revolution. Get ready for an off-beat and unforgettable time with one of the hardest working stoners in show business.

3:40 PM
Carlos Anthony, “Part-Time Famous”
From his bold take on parenting to the price of prostitution, and even his DIY pandemic prostate exam, Carlos Anthony fearlessly and hilariously dishes on himself in story after boundary-pushing story. Filmed live in Las Vegas, Carlos captivates with his Arkansas-born country charm in this all-new Laugh After Dark comedy special.

Becoming BFA: The Showcase Showdown (35 mins)
A look behind the curtain at the naïve and fiercely competitive graduating BFA Acting majors at a prestigious Midwest theatre school. This mockumentary short film follows the drama that ensues in and out of the rehearsal room as these students prepare for the moment that could make or break their careers, bank accounts and self-respect: SENIOR SHOWCASE. — This is their story.

New West (40 mins)
Trigger and Gene were Hollywood legends and the best of friends, but years after a falling out the two must team up once again to fight a villain from their past.

Independently Produced Standup Comedy Specials

3:30 PM : Molly Lyons, “Time Machine” (48:37)
TIME MACHINE is a stand up comedy experiment, written and performed by Molly Lyons. Recorded in December of 2021, it combines two long form stand-up sets: Crimson Glow, written and originally performed before the Covid-19 Pandemic, and Best Bones, written during lockdown. Through this collection of material, TIME MACHINE shows what a year or two can do to a person, and to what we’re all looking to laugh at.

4:20 PM: Key Lewis, “Half Black, Half White, Looks MEXICAN!” (1 hr 17 mins)
Aspiring Comedian Key Lewis a Sacramento Native, Military Vet, Father of 3 married his High School Sweetheart, Chasing his dream of feeding his family with comedy introduces his roots.

Laugh After Dark Presents Byron Kennedy

The world premiere of Byron Kennedy’s debut comedy special, “NashVegas,” presented by Laugh After Dark. Catch Mr. Nash Vegas himself, Byron Kennedy, as he returns to Vegas to unveil his brand-new comedy project. Prepare for non-stop laughter as Byron took to the stage in both Nashville and Vegas to produce this special. Be a part of this comedy milestone as Byron Kennedy presents “NashVegas” for the first time ever.

Moderated panel with Byron Kennedy, Director, Kelsey Borlan, and BMG General Manager, Peter Strickland following the screening.