Mike Farah (Funny or Die) discusses the state of online comedy, its direct relation to the progression of technology and how comics are now using these tools to help their careers.
Mike was at the Just for Laughs Comedy Conferences as a panelist to discuss how web and video platforms are ultimately changing the landscape of comedy. As the President of Production at Funny or Die, Mike is on the front lines of new media and one of the driving forces behind the growth and evolution of transmedia. iThentic was lucky enough to get the opportunity to sit down and speak with Mike about the festival, comedy, new media, YouTube culture, and where he sees the industry shifting to in response to technology today.
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Last year iThentic was lucky enough to check out the Just for Laughs Comedy Conference, which gave the crew access to some of the industries most talented and influential players!
The Just For Laughs Comedy Conference is a unique, annual, global gathering of the biggest names in the comedy world that explores all facets of comedy. You can’t get any closer than this to the biggest stars and the biggest players in the comedy industry. Past participants include: Judd Apatow, Todd Phillips, Jay Roach, Paul Feig, Lewis Black, Steven Levitan, Jason Reitman, Ivan Reitman, Edgar Wright, Louis CK, Dan Harmon, Patton Oswalt, Marc Maron, Chelsea Handler, Adam Carolla, just to name a few!
With this incredible access iThentic has produced a series of candid and hilarious behind the scenes conversations with some major industry personalities. The series also allows a unique insider perspective on the pitch process and industry advice often shared behind closed doors. Segments from the series include conversations with Patton Oswalt, Paul F. Tompkins, Shane Dawson, Lloyd (Epic Lloyd) Ahlqhist, Grace Helbig, Andy Kindler, Todd Barry, Burnie Burns, Mark Little, Mike Farah (Funny or Die), Lee Aronsohn (Two & A Half Men), Casey Bloys (HBO), Bill Prady (Big Bang Theory), Sam Reich (College Humor), Kent Alterman (Comedy Central), Jennifer Caserta (IFC), Kevin Beggs (Lionsgate), Ben Relles (YouTube), Andy Nulman (Just for Laughs President) and many more!
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- Directed by
- iThentic
- Produced by
- iThentic
- Director of Photography
- Greg Biskup
- Editting by
- Andrew McIntyre
- Casting by
- Mike Farah
- Production Company
- iThentic
Series Navigation
Episodes
- Just for Laughs 2012 Highlights
- Grace Helbig (Daily Grace): Being a YouTube Celebrity
- Bill Prady (Big Bang Theory): Modern Comedy & Stand-Up
- Burnie Burns (Red vs. Blue): On YouTube Celebrities
- Paul F. Tompkins (Comedian): On Just For Laughs
- Mike Farah (Funny or Die): On Just for Laughs
- Lee Aronsohn (Two and a Half Men): On Just for Laughs
- Grace Helbig (Daily Grace) on YouTube as a Promotional Tool (Just For Laughs)
- Bill Prady (Big Bang Theory) on New Media (Just For Laughs)
- Burnie Burns (Red vs Blue) on the YouTube Market (Just For Laughs)
- Paul F. Tompkins (Comedian): New Projects (Just For Laughs)
- Mike Farah (Funny or Die) On Online Comedy (Just For Laughs)
- Lee Aronsohn (Two and a Half Men): Andy Kindler’s State of the Industry at Just For Laughs
- Grace Helbig (Daily Grace) on the importance of Conferences Like Just For Laughs
- Bill Prady (Big Bang Theory) on What He’s Watching (Just For Laughs)
- Burnie Burns (Red vs Blue): YouTube as a Promotional & Comedic Tool (Just For Laughs)
- Paul. F. Tompkins on Online Entrepreneurialism at Just For Laughs 2012
- Burnie Burns (Red vs Blue): The Importance of Maintaining an Online Following (Just For Laughs)
- Lee Aronsohn (Two and a Half Men): On Life After Charlie Sheen (at Just For Laughs 2012)
- Paul. F. Tompkins on Television’s Golden Age (Just For Laughs 2012)
- Burnie Burns (Red vs Blue): Online Content Creators Becoming Mainstream (Just For Laughs)
- Burnie Burns (Red vs Blue): The Importance of Original Content (Just For Laughs)
- Patton Oswalt’s Just For Laughs Keynote Address
- Just for Laughs TV Showrunners Panel
- Just for Laughs: Mark Little (Picnicface, Mr. D) on Patton Oswalt’s Keynote Address
- Just for Laughs: Mark Little on Picnicface, Sketch Comedy
- Just for Laughs: Mark Little (Picnicface) on Jealousy in Comedy
- Just For Laughs: Dan Harmon (Community) on TV’s Alternative Comedy Model
- Just for Laughs: Mark Little (Picnicface) on the Art of Stand-Up
- Just for Laughs: Andy Nulman on the History of JFL
- Just for Laughs: Andy Nulman on How Technology Has Changed Comedy
- Just for Laughs: Andy Nulman on What Makes JFL Unique
- Just for Laughs 2013: Mitch Hurwitz on Arrested Development
- Just for Laughs 2013: Amy Poehler On Dealing with Professional Self Doubt
- Just for Laughs 2013: Jimmy Carr on JFL, Colin Quinn, Poutine, Dairy Queen, and Clam-Hands
- Just for Laughs 2013: Marc Maron on His Career Before & After the WTF Podcast
- Just for Laughs 2013: Nick Kroll on Character Development and Cartoons
- Just for Laughs 2013: Seth Meyers on Late Night and His Extreme Wedding!
- Just for Laughs 2013: Michael Cera on his new film Brazzaville Teen-Ager
- Just for Laughs 2013: Edgar Wright on poutine, his new film, and Simon Pegg’s body fat
- Just For Laughs ComedyPro 2013 Highlights
- Just for Laughs 2013: Comedian Todd Barry
- Just for Laughs 2013: Comedian Adam Bloom
- Just for Laughs 2013: Rapid Fire Questions
- Just for Laughs 2013: Digital Kingpins Panel
- Just for Laughs 2013: Colin Quinn’s Keynote Address
- Just for Laughs 2013: Sean Cullen
- Just for Laughs 2014: Seth Rogen on Developing Comedies
- Just for Laughs 2014: Marc Maron
- Just for Laughs 2014: Nathan for You’s Nathan Fielder
- Just for Laughs 2014: Bill Burr
- Just for Laughs 2015: Dave Chappelle