Sponsor Shoutout – Sony Creative Software

July 21st, 2012

When they say you can do just about everything on your computer these days, that’s because companies like Sony Creative Software make it possible. They’re one of our favorite sponsors this year, and if you’ve ever used their software you’d understand why. Vegas Pro, ACID, and Sound Forge make it affordable to do pretty much what the professionals can do. They’re great programs for laptop producers and video editors. If you need some audio sweetened, or editing software with an easy interface, go with Sony Creative Software.

Stand-up spotlight: Zach Peterson

July 21st, 2012

We’ve got an Omahan? Meet ZACH PETERSON!

Zach hails from Omaha NE, and has performed throughout the midwest. He has shared the stage with the likes of Doug Benson, Rob Delaney, and Kyle Kinane. As a member of OK Party comedy he helps curate three different shows around Omaha, and thinks he knows what he is doing.

Laugh Track: How long have you been a stand-up comic?
Zach: Around 3 years

What other comics will you be watching during the festival?
The Denver Comedians, Grawlix, Fine Young Gentleman’s Club.  I am sure
a lot of people will impress. My opinion is important to them.

If you could give yourself advice when you first started out, what would it be?
Have fun, and be funnier.

If your future self ten years from now could give you advice, what would it be? Read the rest of this entry »

Shorts spotlight: The Birth of Sock Juice

July 21st, 2012

Who wants some juice?

We present THE BIRTH OF SOCK JUICE

Synopsis: A satire on the awesome state of human gastronomical tastes.

Director: Yehuda Freeman

Laugh Track: How much time and energy did you spend making the movie?

Camera Guy: It took years and loads of cash for legal fees to ‘work around’ using minors. And we still got sued.

Do you think it was worth all that time/energy? Read the rest of this entry »

Stand-up spotlight: Roger Norquist

July 21st, 2012

Let’s meet one of our local stand-ups, ROGER NORQUIST!

Out of all the Rogers in the world there are only five named Norquist but only one Roger Norquist tells one-liners to strangers for booze money. He performs on shows around Denver. Things this particular Roger has done: recently opened for rising superstars in the comedy world, such as Reggie Watts (Comedy Bang Bang, Conan) and Rob Cantrell (NBC, Comedy Central); writer and performer of Badhouse! Sketch Comedy!; performed multiple times on Too Much Fun at the Deer Pile and performed on Denver’s own Too Much Funstival 2011 with Tj Miller (Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Yogi Bear, Gulliver’s Travels, ); he is well aware that Han shoots first.

How long have you been a stand-up comic?

6 years: 3 years of actually trying, 3 years of smoking all the pot in the Denver metro area..

What other comics will you be watching during the festival? Read the rest of this entry »

Shorts spotlight: Elizabeth?

July 21st, 2012

We love the Overlook. It’s sad people had to die there to make this movie.

Meet ELIZABETH

Synopsis: The Overlook Hotel and Suites is up for sale due to the fact that the hotel secretaries keep dying mysteriously. The staff tries to cover up the most recent death while attempting to make a sale. Highjinks and misunderstanding abound in this mysterious dark comedy.

Actress Molly O’ Connell who plays “Elizabeth” agreed to answer our provocative questions!

Laugh Track: How much time and energy did you spend making the movie?

Molly: ALL of my time and energy went into Creating Elizabeth. I really went all out with this one. We filmed for 5 days total ? (I think) And edited for a couple of weeks. Thanks to an amazing crew of willing and able helpers/lovers of movie making, this film was made possible. Read the rest of this entry »

Stand-up spotlight: Tom Garland

July 20th, 2012

This year we’re bringing in tons of comics from all over the country.

Meet TOM GARLAND!
Tom Garland’s act blends hip-hop comedy with a dash of home-grown Iowa flavor. He’s worked world famous clubs like Chicago’s Zanies Comedy Nightclub, opened sold-out shows with over 1,000 fans for B.J. Novak and Joel McHale, and was featured in Gilda Radner’s LaughFest 2012 in The Late Night Comedy Pros Showcase.
Garland has also shared the stage with Heather McDonald, Alonzo Bodden, Mike E. Winfield, Josh Blue, Alex Reymundo, Chad Daniels, Greg Warren, Steve-O and Carlos Mencia.
(Hometown = Cedar Rapids, IA)
www.tomgarlandcomedy.com

Laugh Track: How long have you been a stand-up comic?

Tom: 2 years

What other comics will you be watching during the festival?

I’ve always been into Chicago comedy, so it’ll be cool to see Jay Washington. It’ll also be a great experience for me to see what everyone from the Denver scene has to offer. Read the rest of this entry »

Shorts spotlight: Alex and Robby and Abby

July 20th, 2012

Lots of man-children running around lately…

We present ALEX AND ROBBY AND ABBY

Synopsis: A lonely man-child named Robert discovers the love of his life at his apartment dumpster and his concerned brother Alex isn’t thrilled to see who it is.

Director: Alex Creasy

Laugh Track: How much time and energy did you spend making the movie?

Alex: I wrote it a two years ago with when my roommate discovered a pair of mannequin legs at our apartment. also, it was around my first year in denver when i was really lonely and the legs were the closest thing to a real person in the house. Around april, I rewrote it for Nathan Lund to play me. Read the rest of this entry »

Stand-up spotlight: Charlie Nadler

July 20th, 2012

Meet CHARLIE NADLER. Kentucky fried.

Born and raised in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, Charlie now lives Los Angeles and works in the film industry. He takes mediocre care of himself physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Laugh Track: How long have you been a stand-up comic?

Charlie: 1.5 years

What other comics will you be watching during the festival?

I’m hoping to see as many as possible if not all, I love watching stand up comedy! Read the rest of this entry »

Sponsor Shoutout – The Comic Bible

July 20th, 2012

Today’s sponsor spotlight is on The Comic Bible. If you’re looking for a transcendent experience – or just a great inside source to all things comedy, check this out! There’s tons of interviews with A-list and upcoming comics, the latest news, and a special obituary section for deceased comics. Actually that last one might have just been something we made up. You’ll have to visit their website to find out!

Stand-up spotlight: Chris Charpentier

July 20th, 2012

One of Denver’s finest. Meet CHRIS CHARPENTIER!

Chris Charpentier likes the lighter side of life, mostly because he is small and he has to ask for help with heavy stuff and that’s embarrassing.  Chris has quickly made a name for himself in the Denver comedy scene and helps run the weekly stand up showcase Too Much Fun! with his comedy cohorts, The Fine Gentleman’s Club.  He is as funny as he is nice and he is nice all day long.  Also, Chris wrote this.

To see Chris plus other fine comedians, go to @ Click here to buy tickets.