Paul F. Tompkins (Comedian): On Just For Laughs

Paul F. Tompkins discusses his thoughts on the 2012 Just For Laughs Festival, its Comedy Conference and comedy in general.

Paul was at the Just For Laughs Comedy Conference and Festival hosting his own (mostly) nightly show. As one of the most visible names in alternative comedy (if it’s even called that anymore), Paul has been involved with many ahead-of-their time projects, such as the cult classic MR. SHOW, the invaluable BEST WEEK EVER, and appearances on every podcast ever made before your grandparents knew the word podcast. iThentic was lucky enough to get the opportunity to sit down and speak with Paul about the festival, comedy, new media, YouTube culture, and where he sees the industry going in response to technological changes.

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 (JFL President) and many more!