Before We Get Started is an official selection of the 2026 FILM@Vail Comedy Festival

Before We Get Started (Film)

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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

Shows

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

    For a single ticket to this event, click here, multi-event passes (including a $30 FILM pass) always save money and can be found at www.vailcomedyfestival.com   Comedy – Documentary – Feature – New York City Feature | United States | 73 MINUTES | English Nearly every comedian has attempted and failed at warm up comedy, […]