It's 2028 and the over sensitivity of the population has caused comedy to become illegal. An 8-year old boy rediscovers jokes and tries to find a place to belong.
Made for Tropfest 27
Luke – Harley McNaughton
Shady Buyer – Carey Carter
Shady Dealer – Paulene Gibson
Crazy Wheelchair Man – John “Malakai” Ndorosey
Bon Bon Dealer – Joshua Peter White
Stand Up Comedian – Michaela Celeste
Door Keeper – Peter Roordink
Shelby – James Ao
Phone Operator – Shaan Reis
Mum – Taysha McFarland
News Reporter – Tristan Braines
By Stander – Nikesh Nanoo
Police #1 – Laurinda Osbourne
Police #2 – Michael Tabone
Waitress #1 – Victoria Reed
Waitress #2 – Kate Ryan
Undercover Clown – Ian Vandermey
Comedy Club Extras – Monika Thomas, Michael Tabone
Produced by: Taysha McFarland, Tristan Braines, Nicholson Ren
Written and Directed: Taysha McFarland
Director of Photography: Nicholson Ren
Assistant Director: Tristan Braines
Assistant Camera: Alex Ibarra
Gaffer: Ian Vandermey
Sound Design: Chris Tuazon
Original Score: Chris Tuazon
Edited: Jasmin Mattiaccio
Costume and Set Design: Catherine Clancy
Makeup Artist: Tessa McHugh
Brought to you by Toprock Productions in association with VDM Productions
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