Meet The Producers

Burt Smooth 

My passion is comedy and it has been for some time now. In the past ten years I've produced, booked, and promoted comedy shows at various venues in New York City such as the famous Nells, Laugh Factory, The Improv, Stand Up NY, BB Kings on 42nd street, the beautiful Symphony Space on Broadway, and the Laugh Lounge located in the lower east side.

During this span, I have been extremely fortunate to have met comics from all walks of life and I do have a wide range of comics to choose from. In the last three years I witnessed "un-announced" superstars drop by to perform or just chill at the bar.

Many thanks to Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan, Damon Wayans, Kevin Hart, Kat Williams, Mike Epps, Bill Burr, and Donnell Rawlings aka Ashy Larry from the Dave Chappelle show.

This new project "The Harlem Comedy Festival" is the perfect fix for my ever-growing comedy addiction.

In the mid 1990's, I lived in this talent rich community. On any given night you could relax to the smooth sound of a jazz band, eat at a soulful restaurant, or laugh your butt off. For one week this August if you
are funny, we will expose you.

Jim Mendrinos

Jim Mendrinos, a well-known and gifted Celebrity-Comedian, is one of the most sought-after comedy writers of his generation, having recently authored ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Comedy Writing.’

He has appeared on Comedy Central and is in demand at many famed New York night spots like The Improv, The Comic Strip Live and Gotham Comedy Club. He is a regular performer at Caesar’s and aboard the Carnival Cruise Lines.

He started writing and performing stand-up at the age of 19, sharing the stage at The Comic Strip with future stars Chris Rock and Colin Quinn. He also toured the country with Sam Kinison and Bill Hicks.

As co-creator of the NYC Underground Comedy Festival, it is his love of comedy, his commitment to emerging talent, and his reputation that has made the festival explode onto the New York scene.

A gifted writer, Jim has contributed jokes to the tours of Rodney Dangerfield and Joan Rivers. He has contributed jokes to many late night television shows including SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’S WEEKEND UPDATE featuring Colin Quinn.

He was the sole writer for USA NETWORK PRESENTS: THE PROBLEM CHILD, starring Gilbert Godfrey. He also wrote the acclaimed documentary HISPANIC AMERICANS-THE NEXT GENERATION, which was hosted by Jimmy Smitts. He was the Head Writer/Associate Producer for the wildly popular syndicated series THUNDERBOX, which featured MTV alumni Ricky Ratchman and Eric Neis. He was also the Associate Producer/Writer for the internationally syndicated series HEAVYWEIGHT EXPLOSION.

He was the writer for SARAH HUGHES: A LIFE IN BALANCE, which aired on NBC and currently is developing a sketch comedy show, in association with Dorado Entertainment, for Nickelodeon.

Jim owns Hubris Entertainment (www.hubrisentertainment.com), a New York City-based television and film production company, specializing in stand-up comedy projects. He is also a columnist for TWO DRINK MINIMUM and SHECKY Magazine where he flaunts his expertise as America’s foremost comedy historian.

Jim also teaches at the GOTHAM WRITER’S WORKSHOPS, providing instruction in film writing, theatre writing, sitcom writing, and, of course, comedy writing.

Jim currently resides with his wife in New York.

 

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