FILM@Vail Comedy Festival screening of “Before We Get Started” (2026)

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Before We Get Started (Film) Feature Film /FILM@Vail Comedy Festival

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Comedy – Documentary – Feature – New York City

Feature | United States | 73 MINUTES | English

Nearly every comedian has attempted and failed at warm up comedy, an incredibly difficult and often disrespected career choice. Judd Apatow, John Oliver, Amy Schumer, Leslie Jones, Seth Myers, and many more give insight on the career crisis of established warm-up comedian, Ryan Reiss.

Directors: William J. Saunders, Gareth Upton
Writers: Peter Demas, Ryan Reiss, William J. Saunders
Stars: Neal Brennan, Ronny Chieng, Craig Ferguson, Jim Gaffigan, Nikki Glaser, Seth Herzog, Pete Holmes, Anthony Jeselnik, Colin Jost, Joey Kola, Howie Mandel, Seth Meyers, Hasan Minhaj, John Oliver, Donnell Rawlings, Ryan Reiss, Amber Ruffin, Amy Schumer