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Let It Out: Neurodivergent Comedy at the Laugh Factory

On April 5, 2024, an ADHD TV writer (Rob Kutner), a teacher (Maja Watkins), a retired tech exec (Judi Uttal), and a PR/marketing fixer (Marlene Sharp) cross paths at the inaugural Autism in Entertainment Conference in Los Angeles. They conspire; they pick up a polished live performance producing partner (Mike Rotman); they attract the iconic Laugh Factory comedy club. Five months later, out pops the debut neurodivergent chuckle fest in Hollywood. Is an encore in store?

  • Julian Grajczak
    Director
    AUTISM IN ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS SPECTRUM SPOTLIGHT: DANI BOWMAN
  • Rob Kutner
    Writer
    CONAN; TEEN TITANS GO!
  • Mike Rotman
    Writer
    THE SIMPLE LIFE; SOUTH PARK
  • Marlene Sharp
    Writer
    AUTISM IN ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS SPECTRUM SPOTLIGHT: DANI BOWMAN; SONIC BOOM
  • Paul Hemstreet
    Writer
    AUTISM IN ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS SPECTRUM SPOTLIGHT: DANI BOWMAN; A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
  • Judi Uttal
    Producer
    AUTISM IN ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS SPECTRUM SPOTLIGHT: DANI BOWMAN
  • Maja Watkins
    Producer
  • Marlene Sharp
    Producer
  • Rob Kutner
    Producer
  • Mike Rotman
    Producer
  • Paul Hemstreet
    Producer
  • Julian Grajczak
    Camera
  • Josh Copelan
    Camera
  • Abigail Masada
    Key Cast
    "Comic"
  • Willie Hunter
    Key Cast
    "Comic"
    THE CARMICHAEL SHOW; HEAD OF THE CLASS
  • Kruger Dunn
    Key Cast
    "Comic"
  • Jeremiah Watkins
    Key Cast
    "Comic"
    THE CASAGRANDES; DC SUPER HERO GIRLS
  • Laurie Kilmartin
    Key Cast
    "Comic"
    CONAN; THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN
  • Josh Meyerowitz
    Key Cast
    "Comic"
  • Erik Griffin
    Key Cast
    "Comic"
    MURDER MYSTERY; LOPEZ VS. LOPEZ
  • Rob Kutner
    Key Cast
  • Mike Rotman
    Key Cast
  • Maja Watkins
    Key Cast
  • Carmella Rogers
    Key Cast
  • Jamie Masada
    Key Cast
    "Laugh Factory founder"
    LAUGH FACTORY en Espanol; THE KEVIN NEALON SHOW
  • Marlene Sharp
    Key Cast
  • Judi Uttal
    Key Cast
  • Faith Butterfield
    Event poster design
    SCHLITZIE: ONE OF US
  • David Fuhrer
    Special thanks
    THE TONIGHT SHOW; THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW
  • Ross Milestone
    Special thanks
  • Maria Rizkalla
    Special thanks
  • Jimi Bordeaux
    Autism in Entertainment logo design
  • Julian Grajczak
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Non-fiction
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 25, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Autism in Entertainment
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Julian Grajczak

Julian Grajczak is a neurodivergent editor/director living in Thousand Oaks, California. His interest in film and entertainment started when he took an acting class and started writing his own acting dialogue, which led to creating and editing short films. When he was 18 years old, he was diagnosed with Klinefelter’s Syndrome. Determined to overcome the challenges this brought, he earned a B.A. in Cinema and Television Arts with an emphasis in Film Editing and founded his company, JAG Film Editing & Production. He continues to collaborate with his friend and fellow filmmaker on the spectrum Alex Astrella of Blu Star Productions in Orange County, California.

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Director Statement

The experience working on this film prepared me for future projects, because it allowed me to learn about the perspectives of neurodivergent and neurotypical comics and to understand different levels of show business - and life business - accomplishment. Plus, the whole evening was hilarious! It was great fun to turn the raw footage into a finished product.