I'm a Comedian

a comedic documentary about Ross Belsky, a comedian from Queens. He's a comedian...

  • Brett Puglisi
    Director
  • Brett Puglisi
    Producer
  • Ross Belsky
    Executive Producer
  • Ross Belsky
    Writer
  • Ross Belsky
    Key Cast
    "Self - Comedian"
  • John Gaalli
    Key Cast
    "Self - Comedian"
  • JD Munro
    Key Cast
    "Self - Comedian"
  • Jessica Brodkin
    Key Cast
    "Self - Reiki Master"
  • Brett Puglisi
    Director of Photography
  • Brett Puglisi
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student, Other
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Biography
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 29, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16 : 9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Pratt Institute
  • KAPOW Intergalactic Film Festival
    North Hollywood, California
    United States
    September 15, 2019
    World Premiere
    Best Short Comedy Nominee
  • Catskill International Film Festival
    Catskill, New York
    United States
    October 24, 2020
    Official Selection
  • New York True Venture Film Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    September 3, 2021
    Official Selection
  • The Cutting Room International Short Film Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    December 19, 2021
    Best Short Comedy Nominee
Director Biography - Brett Puglisi

Brett is a SAG-AFTRA Actor and a Brooklyn based filmmaker from Syracuse, New York, graduated with a BFA in Film with Honors from Pratt Institute in 2019. His passion for writing, directing, acting and comedy has steadily grown ever since he hosted his high school talent show. He has trained at the Atlantic Acting School and The Biz Studio, which has increased his understanding of live performance and enhanced his communication skills.

Brett is experienced with high-end video production. His training in Pratt's BFA film program has afforded him experience with cameras, lighting and audio equipment. He shot and edited the awards gala for The Cutting Room International Short Film Festival 2019 and the red carpet interviews for Hoboken International Film Festival 2019.

Brett is also a songwriter and a recording artist. His music is available on all streaming platforms. Brett aspires to be well known in the entertainment industry.

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Director Statement

a short documentary of comedy and the underdog comedian's process