I Am Comic is a 2010 documentary about the stand-up comedy world directed by Jordan Brady

Jordan Brady

Jordan Brady is an American director. He wrote and directed the feature film Dill Scallion, and directed the films Confessions of an American Girl, Waking Up in Reno and The Third Wheel.Jordan Brady was also a stand-up comic in the 1980s...

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Overview

Directed by former stand-up comic Jordan Brady and starring and narrated by ex-comedian turned comedy writer Ritch Shydner

Ritch Shydner

Ritch Shydner is an American stand-up comedian, comic writer, and actor.-Early life:Shydner was born in the small town of Pennsville, New Jersey. He studied business and sociology at Gettysburg College. At Gettysburg College he and sidekick, Camillo "Mad-Dog" Melchiorre, wrote, produced and...

, the film explores the world of stand-up comedy and features interviews with some of the top comedians working today.

The film had its world premiere at the 2010 Slamdance Film Festival

Slamdance Film Festival

As a year-round organization, Slamdance serves as a showcase for the discovery of new and emerging talent in the film industry; it is also the only major film festival fully programmed by filmmakers. Slamdance counts among its alumni many notable writers and directors who first gained notice at the...

 and is distributed by Monterey Media and IFC Films

IFC Films

IFC Films is an American film distribution company based in New York, owned by AMC Networks. It distributes independent films and documentaries under the IFC Films, Sundance Selects and IFC Midnight. It operates the IFC Center....

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Festivals

I Am Comic has been screened at the following film festivals:

• The Feel Good Film Festival
  The Feel Good Film Festival
  The Feel Good Film Festival , also known as the Sunflower Film Festival, is held annually in Hollywood, California. The Festival is the largest of its kind showcasing American, international, independent, and family-friendly films from all around the world that leave the audience feeling good...
  
  
• Laugh Your Ashville Off Comedy Festival
• Just For Laughs Comedy Festival
• Cinefamily’s Comedy Festival
• Little Rock Film Festival
  Little Rock Film Festival
  The Little Rock Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Downtown Little Rock, Arkansas each spring. Based in the historic Little Rock River Market District, home to the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library, the Little Rock Film Festival has showcased the best in Narrative,...
  
  
• Slamdance
  Slamdance
  Slamdance may refer to:* Mosh, a form of dance associated with punk rock and other musical genres* Slamdance Film Festival, an annual event featuring the work of independent filmmakers...
  
  
• Bridgetown Comedy Festival
• Atlanta Film Festival
  Atlanta Film Festival
  The Atlanta Film Festival is an Academy Award qualifying, international film festival held in Atlanta, Georgia. Started in 1976 and occurring every April, the festival shows a diverse range of independent films, including genre films such as horror and sci-fi...
  
  
• Kansas City Jubilee
• James River Film Festival
• Laugh Factory V.I.P. Screening