From Page To Stage To Screen - Late Nite Sets And Development Deals Starring: Burbank Comedy Festival Industry Panel August 9th, 2021 at 2:00PM
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Join us for these industry panels that include some of Hollywood's top, Agents, Managers, Reality Producers, Comedy Development Folks and more.
If you've ever thought "I'm funnier than anyone I see on TV," or "I don't know what bookers and buyers want," or "How do I get on TV?," this session is not to be missed. These elite panelists will share inside stories and guidance for what buyers say vs. what buyers do. From showcasing to writing and performing, you'll hear from people with first hand involvement, knowledge and experience with bombs & brilliance, from stage to screen.
Randi Siegel is a long time Talent Manager, representing a select roster of comedy talent, and is a consultant for contract notes, social media strategy, script notes and developing standup material from stage to screen.
She has served as the EVP of Talent & Development at National Lampoon, Head of Special Projects & Marketing Initiatives for Comic Relief, Head of Alternative Comedy at The Fred Silverman Company, and as the Director of Comedy Relations & Content at MySpace. Earlier in her career, she is credited with being the script supervisor for three comedy albums including: Adam Sandler’s “What the Hell Happened to Me?” (Warner), Sandler’s “What’s Your Name?” (Warner) and Pauly Shore’s “Pink Diggly Diggly” (Priority). Siegel was a Casting Producer on “Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian (E!),” and is in her 16th year as an Adjunct Professor for Boston University, teaching “Talent Representation, Contracts & Strategy.” TWITTER |
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Comedian Adam Ferrara RESCUE ME, PAUL BLART: MALL COP, TOP GEAR, KING OF QUEENS,
Adam Ferrara, actor/comedian who Entertainment Weekly dubbed â€"Hilarious," is an internationally touring headliner, two-time nominee for best male stand-up by the American Comedy Awards, has three Comedy Central Specials, and has hosted the critically acclaimed BBC sensation, Top Gear US, has a unique ability and superb gift of comedy and improv, guaranteed to bring you non stop fun and laughter. A great night of true entertainment! Ferrara proudly played Chief Needles Nelson on the Emmy® nominated FX drama Rescue Me with Denis Leary, and Frank Verelli on Showtime’s hit series Nurse Jackie opposite Emmy® Award winner Edie Falco. He also co-starred alongside Kevin James in the hit movie Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Definitely, Maybe with Ryan Reynolds. Some of Ferrara's TV credits include ABC’s upcoming TV series Deception, CBS’s The Good Fight, NBC's Law & Order, ABC's Ugly Betty, CBS's The King Of Queens, as well as a series regular on the critically acclaimed ABC show, The Job, with Denis Leary. BOOK
One of the most prolific producers and talent bookers in Los Angeles, Tammy Jo Dearen has been producing shows since 2008 when she started with a simple desire to give her friends more stage time. Dearen and her wife, Nikole, have a reputation for producing the best shows in town featuring some of the nations most celebrated talent and hand-picked fresh faces.
Dearen has a unique perspective on the evolution of what the industry is looking for in today’s market, having roots as a standup comic, as well as a producer, talent booker and occasional coach. Intuition, creativity and inventiveness make her curated show productions an â€"experienceâ€, not just a standup comedy show. She is passionate about pushing comedy forward with the inclusion of diverse voices. BOOK
Jeff Stilson has been nominated for 14 Emmys and has won two. He also directed the documentary â€"Good Hair,†which won the Special Jury Prize at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and received a 2010 WGA screen nomination for outstanding achievement in a documentary screenplay. He has received his 14 Emmy nominations for comedy writing and producing on â€"Late Show With David Letterman,†â€"TV Nation,†â€"Politically Incorrect,†â€"The Chris Rock Show,†â€"The Osbournes,†and â€"Da Ali G Show.†In 1999 and 2002 Stilson was honored with Emmys for his work on â€"The Chris Rock Show†and â€"The Osbournes.†This year Stilson has written and served as a co-executive producer on season four of Tracy Morgan’s â€"The Last OG.†At present he is opening for Lewis Black on the road and developing a one-hour special for HBO commemorating the 25th anniversary of â€"The Chris Rock Show.†BOOK
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