As a long-standing cornerstone of ComedyPRO programming, pitching returns in a bold new way with Just For Laughs Speed Pitching—a high-energy, fast-paced format designed to give creators a unique opportunity to present their original projects. This dynamic program connects emerging and established talent with top industry players in rapid one-on-one meetings that could launch the next big comedy hit. Note: Pitchers must be pre-selected to participate. Participants will pitch directly to an impressive slate of executives and buyers, including:
Ben Caudell (Commissioning Editor, BBC)
Cameron Tang (Vice President of Development, Adult Swim)
Jane Churchill Smith (Creative Development Producer, Just For Laughs)
Kellyn Parker (Vice President of Comedy Development, 20th TV)
Lana Maclin (Creative Producer, New Metric Media)
Naomi Odenkirk (Manager, Producer, Co-Founder, Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment Partners)
Nate Parker (Comedy & Drama Executive, Amazon Studios)
Rachel Goldstein-Couto (Head of Development, Original Production, Bell Media)
Ricardo Martinez (CEO, Funny or Die)
Rika Dharmesh Bhakta (Manager, TV & Film Development, More Better Productions)
Sarah Quan (Executive in Charge of Development, Comedy, CBC)
NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN OPEN EVENT - PARTICIPANTS ARE PRE-SELECTED.
As a long-standing cornerstone of ComedyPRO programming, pitching returns in a bold new way with Just For Laughs Speed Pitching—a high-energy, fast-paced format designed to give creators a unique opportunity to present their original projects. This dynamic program connects emerging and established talent with top industry players in rapid one-on-one meetings that could launch the next big comedy hit. Note: Pitchers must be pre-selected to participate. Participants will pitch directly to an impressive slate of executives and buyers, including:
Ben Caudell (Commissioning Editor, BBC)
Cameron Tang (Vice President of Development, Adult Swim)
Jane Churchill Smith (Creative Development Producer, Just For Laughs)
Kellyn Parker (Vice President of Comedy Development, 20th TV)
Lana Maclin (Creative Producer, New Metric Media)
Naomi Odenkirk (Manager, Producer, Co-Founder, Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment Partners)
Nate Parker (Comedy & Drama Executive, Amazon Studios)
Rachel Goldstein-Couto (Head of Development, Original Production, Bell Media)
Ricardo Martinez (CEO, Funny or Die)
Rika Dharmesh Bhakta (Manager, TV & Film Development, More Better Productions)
Sarah Quan (Executive in Charge of Development, Comedy, CBC)
NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN OPEN EVENT - PARTICIPANTS ARE PRE-SELECTED.
