JFL Pilots program
The JFL Pilots program, presented by Just For Laughs in partnership with Will Arnett's Electric Avenue, is a global discovery channel for emerging comedic storytellers, showcasing outstanding 30-minute original pilots from around the world.
The program shines a spotlight on some of the boldest, sharpest, and most original comedic voices in television comedy writing today, offering a curated mix of live-action, animated, scripted, and unscripted films. From original pilots with strong series potential to distinctive new comedic perspectives, JFL Pilots celebrates comedy in all its forms while introducing fresh creative voices to the ComedyPRO industry audience.
Each screening will feature the creators, with one pilot receiving special recognition in the selection, as well as audience choice recognition.
The program shines a spotlight on some of the boldest, sharpest, and most original comedic voices in television comedy writing today, offering a curated mix of live-action, animated, scripted, and unscripted films. From original pilots with strong series potential to distinctive new comedic perspectives, JFL Pilots celebrates comedy in all its forms while introducing fresh creative voices to the ComedyPRO industry audience.
Each screening will feature the creators, with one pilot receiving special recognition in the selection, as well as audience choice recognition.
JFL Shorts program
The JFL Shorts program, presented by Just For Laughs in partnership with Will Arnett's Electric Avenue, is a global discovery platform for emerging comedic storytellers, showcasing outstanding short works from around the world.
The program shines a spotlight on some of the boldest, sharpest, and most original comedic voices in cinema today, offering a carefully curated mix of live-action, animated, scripted, and unscripted productions.
From hilarious independent shorts to original works with clear creative potential, JFL Shorts celebrates comedy in all its forms while introducing new talent to the professional audience of ComedyPRO.
Each screening will be followed by a presentation from the creators, with one short receiving a special award within the selection, in addition to an audience choice award.
The program shines a spotlight on some of the boldest, sharpest, and most original comedic voices in cinema today, offering a carefully curated mix of live-action, animated, scripted, and unscripted productions.
From hilarious independent shorts to original works with clear creative potential, JFL Shorts celebrates comedy in all its forms while introducing new talent to the professional audience of ComedyPRO.
Each screening will be followed by a presentation from the creators, with one short receiving a special award within the selection, in addition to an audience choice award.
Meet & Greets Buyer
Meet & Greets Buyer are curated, small-group sessions available to select ComedyPRO pass holders, where top creators meet directly with leading buyers across streamers, networks, and commissioning platforms.
These highly targeted conversations are designed to create meaningful introductions and often serve as the starting point for development, collaboration, and deal-making.
The schedule will be available soon.
These highly targeted conversations are designed to create meaningful introductions and often serve as the starting point for development, collaboration, and deal-making.
The schedule will be available soon.
Meet & Greets: Producers
Meet & Greets: Producers are focused, pre-matched meetings connecting writers, talent, producers, and production companies at the forefront of comedy.
Designed to spark new relationships and creative partnerships, these sessions offer a direct entry point into the development pipeline and create opportunities for creators to connect with companies actively looking for what's next.
The schedule will be available soon.
Designed to spark new relationships and creative partnerships, these sessions offer a direct entry point into the development pipeline and create opportunities for creators to connect with companies actively looking for what's next.
The schedule will be available soon.
JFL Pilots program
The JFL Pilots program, presented by Just For Laughs in partnership with Will Arnett's Electric Avenue, is a global discovery channel for emerging comedic storytellers, showcasing outstanding 30-minute original pilots from around the world.
The program shines a spotlight on some of the boldest, sharpest, and most original comedic voices in television comedy writing today, offering a curated mix of live-action, animated, scripted, and unscripted films. From original pilots with strong series potential to distinctive new comedic perspectives, JFL Pilots celebrates comedy in all its forms while introducing fresh creative voices to the ComedyPRO industry audience.
Each screening will feature the creators, with one pilot receiving special recognition in the selection, as well as audience choice recognition.
The schedule will be available soon.
The program shines a spotlight on some of the boldest, sharpest, and most original comedic voices in television comedy writing today, offering a curated mix of live-action, animated, scripted, and unscripted films. From original pilots with strong series potential to distinctive new comedic perspectives, JFL Pilots celebrates comedy in all its forms while introducing fresh creative voices to the ComedyPRO industry audience.
Each screening will feature the creators, with one pilot receiving special recognition in the selection, as well as audience choice recognition.
The schedule will be available soon.
The JFL Shorts program, presented by Just For Laughs in partnership with Will Arnett's Electric Avenue, is a global discovery platform for emerging comedic storytellers, showcasing outstanding short works from around the world.
The program shines a spotlight on some of the boldest, sharpest, and most original comedic voices in cinema today, offering a carefully curated mix of live-action, animated, scripted, and unscripted productions.
From hilarious independent shorts to original works with clear creative potential, JFL Shorts celebrates comedy in all its forms while introducing new talent to the professional audience of ComedyPRO.
Each screening will be followed by a presentation from the creators, with one short receiving a special award within the selection, in addition to an audience choice award.
The schedule will be available soon.
The program shines a spotlight on some of the boldest, sharpest, and most original comedic voices in cinema today, offering a carefully curated mix of live-action, animated, scripted, and unscripted productions.
From hilarious independent shorts to original works with clear creative potential, JFL Shorts celebrates comedy in all its forms while introducing new talent to the professional audience of ComedyPRO.
Each screening will be followed by a presentation from the creators, with one short receiving a special award within the selection, in addition to an audience choice award.
The schedule will be available soon.
Meet & Greets Buyer
Meet & Greets Buyer are curated, small-group sessions available to select ComedyPRO pass holders, where top creators meet directly with leading buyers across streamers, networks, and commissioning platforms.
These highly targeted conversations are designed to create meaningful introductions and often serve as the starting point for development, collaboration, and deal-making.
The schedule will be available soon.
These highly targeted conversations are designed to create meaningful introductions and often serve as the starting point for development, collaboration, and deal-making.
The schedule will be available soon.
Meet & Greets: Producers
Meet & Greets: Producers are focused, pre-matched meetings connecting writers, talent, producers, and production companies at the forefront of comedy.
Designed to spark new relationships and creative partnerships, these sessions offer a direct entry point into the development pipeline and create opportunities for creators to connect with companies actively looking for what's next.
The schedule will be available soon.
Designed to spark new relationships and creative partnerships, these sessions offer a direct entry point into the development pipeline and create opportunities for creators to connect with companies actively looking for what's next.
The schedule will be available soon.
Exclusive Speed Pitching
Exclusive Speed Pitching is a fast-paced, high-impact session where a select group of emerging writers and creators present original comedy concepts directly to a curated mix of industry decision-makers, including buyers, managers, producers, and influential partners across the entertainment landscape.
Chosen by Just For Laughs from a competitive pool of applicants, participating talent receive the opportunity to pitch in a focused, high-visibility setting designed for discovery, connection, and potential advancement.
*Submissions for the following programs are now OPEN*
Chosen by Just For Laughs from a competitive pool of applicants, participating talent receive the opportunity to pitch in a focused, high-visibility setting designed for discovery, connection, and potential advancement.
*Submissions for the following programs are now OPEN*
New Faces of Comedy
New Faces of Comedy are a series of the most highly anticipated industry talent showcases at Just For Laughs, serving as a launching pad for the next generation of comedic talent.
Handpicked by JFL producers, the New Faces series gives emerging stand-ups, characters, writers, and creators invaluable exposure in front of the industry, opening doors to new opportunities and broader recognition. These signature showcases continue to be a celebrated tradition, shining a spotlight on the brightest comedy stars of tomorrow.
The schedule will be available soon.
Handpicked by JFL producers, the New Faces series gives emerging stand-ups, characters, writers, and creators invaluable exposure in front of the industry, opening doors to new opportunities and broader recognition. These signature showcases continue to be a celebrated tradition, shining a spotlight on the brightest comedy stars of tomorrow.
The schedule will be available soon.
Just For Laughs Awards
The Just For Laughs Awards Show brings together industry legends, breakout stars, and the creative forces behind today’s funniest work for an intimate, high-energy celebration of comedy.
The star-studded evening honors the talent redefining comedy’s current landscape, with recipients celebrated by fellow comedians, collaborators, and peers who help make each tribute feel personal, funny, and uniquely JFL. As one of ComedyPRO’s marquee events, the Awards Show brings the industry together for a celebratory night of recognition, connection, and unforgettable comedy moments.
The schedule will be available soon.
The star-studded evening honors the talent redefining comedy’s current landscape, with recipients celebrated by fellow comedians, collaborators, and peers who help make each tribute feel personal, funny, and uniquely JFL. As one of ComedyPRO’s marquee events, the Awards Show brings the industry together for a celebratory night of recognition, connection, and unforgettable comedy moments.
The schedule will be available soon.
Cocktails and After Parties
ComedyPRO Cocktails and After Parties are a signature part of the ComedyPRO experience, bringing artists, executives, producers, agents, managers, and industry insiders together across the festival’s key nights.
The evening cocktail receptions — including Wednesday’s kickoff, Thursday’s networking hub, and Friday’s post awards gathering — bridge the day’s business with the energy of the festival’s nightlife, creating an energetic, high-value environment for connection, conversation, and discovery.
Later in the night, ComedyPRO After Parties keep the momentum going, giving the industry space to unwind, celebrate, spark new opportunities, and build the kind of organic relationships that define the week.
The schedule will be available soon.
The evening cocktail receptions — including Wednesday’s kickoff, Thursday’s networking hub, and Friday’s post awards gathering — bridge the day’s business with the energy of the festival’s nightlife, creating an energetic, high-value environment for connection, conversation, and discovery.
Later in the night, ComedyPRO After Parties keep the momentum going, giving the industry space to unwind, celebrate, spark new opportunities, and build the kind of organic relationships that define the week.
The schedule will be available soon.
Exclusive Speed Pitching
Exclusive Speed Pitching is a fast-paced, high-impact session where a select group of emerging writers and creators present original comedy concepts directly to a curated mix of industry decision-makers, including buyers, managers, producers, and influential partners across the entertainment landscape.
Chosen by Just For Laughs from a competitive pool of applicants, participating talent receive the opportunity to pitch in a focused, high-visibility setting designed for discovery, connection, and potential advancement.
The schedule will be available soon.
Chosen by Just For Laughs from a competitive pool of applicants, participating talent receive the opportunity to pitch in a focused, high-visibility setting designed for discovery, connection, and potential advancement.
The schedule will be available soon.
New Faces of Comedy
New Faces of Comedy are a series of the most highly anticipated industry talent showcases at Just For Laughs, serving as a launching pad for the next generation of comedic talent.
Handpicked by JFL producers, the New Faces series gives emerging stand-ups, characters, writers, and creators invaluable exposure in front of the industry, opening doors to new opportunities and broader recognition. These signature showcases continue to be a celebrated tradition, shining a spotlight on the brightest comedy stars of tomorrow.
The schedule will be available soon.
Handpicked by JFL producers, the New Faces series gives emerging stand-ups, characters, writers, and creators invaluable exposure in front of the industry, opening doors to new opportunities and broader recognition. These signature showcases continue to be a celebrated tradition, shining a spotlight on the brightest comedy stars of tomorrow.
The schedule will be available soon.
Just For Laughs Awards
The Just For Laughs Awards Show brings together industry legends, breakout stars, and the creative forces behind today’s funniest work for an intimate, high-energy celebration of comedy.
The star-studded evening honors the talent redefining comedy’s current landscape, with recipients celebrated by fellow comedians, collaborators, and peers who help make each tribute feel personal, funny, and uniquely JFL. As one of ComedyPRO’s marquee events, the Awards Show brings the industry together for a celebratory night of recognition, connection, and unforgettable comedy moments.
The star-studded evening honors the talent redefining comedy’s current landscape, with recipients celebrated by fellow comedians, collaborators, and peers who help make each tribute feel personal, funny, and uniquely JFL. As one of ComedyPRO’s marquee events, the Awards Show brings the industry together for a celebratory night of recognition, connection, and unforgettable comedy moments.
Cocktails and After Parties
ComedyPRO Cocktails and After Parties are a signature part of the ComedyPRO experience, bringing artists, executives, producers, agents, managers, and industry insiders together across the festival’s key nights.
The evening cocktail receptions — including Wednesday’s kickoff, Thursday’s networking hub, and Friday’s post awards gathering — bridge the day’s business with the energy of the festival’s nightlife, creating an energetic, high-value environment for connection, conversation, and discovery.
Later in the night, ComedyPRO After Parties keep the momentum going, giving the industry space to unwind, celebrate, spark new opportunities, and build the kind of organic relationships that define the week.
The schedule will be available soon.
The evening cocktail receptions — including Wednesday’s kickoff, Thursday’s networking hub, and Friday’s post awards gathering — bridge the day’s business with the energy of the festival’s nightlife, creating an energetic, high-value environment for connection, conversation, and discovery.
Later in the night, ComedyPRO After Parties keep the momentum going, giving the industry space to unwind, celebrate, spark new opportunities, and build the kind of organic relationships that define the week.
The schedule will be available soon.