Experiencing Interruptions?

It Only Hurts When I Laugh

After learning one of his regulars signed him up for a stand-up gig, Isaac, a shy 20 something, realizes he’s got what it takes to kill in comedy — literally!

  • Ahmed Sultan
    Director
    Sliced, Gray Area
  • Armaan Sultan
    Director
    Sliced, Gray Area
  • Christopher Bakewell
    Writer
  • Christopher Bakewell
    Producer
  • Mike Caceras
    Key Cast
    "Isaac"
  • Jack Burr
    Key Cast
    "Robert"
  • Jorge Ramirez
    Key Cast
    "Robber"
  • CL Bell
    Executive Producers
    The Fear of Finding Something Worse
  • Ronni August
    Executive Producers
    The Fear of Finding Something Worse
  • Lisa Bakewell
    Executive Producers
  • Christopher Bakewell
    Cinematographer
  • Ronni August
    Editor
    The Fear of Finding Something Worse
  • Dennis Villanueva
    Assistant Director
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Dark Comedy, Satire
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 2, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Flashpoint Chicago
  • Madras Independent Film Festival
    Chennai
    India
    November 16, 2021
    Finalist
  • Halicarnassus Film Festival
    Bodrum
    Turkey
    November 24, 2021
    Winner: Best Editing (Short FIlm)
  • Monthly Indie Shorts

    December 1, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Golden Sparrow International Film Festival

    India
    December 5, 2021
    Winner: Best Student Short Film
  • Onyko Films Awards

    Ukraine
    December 2, 2021
    Winner: Best Comedy Short Film
  • Paradise Film Festival Paradise Film Festival
    Budapest
    Hungary
    December 3, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Mokkho International Film Festival

    India
    December 10, 2021
    Special Mention: Best Director, Critics Choice: Best Indie Short Film
  • Aspiring Minds Film Festival
    Pleasant Hill, California
    United States
    December 9, 2021
    Official Selection
  • TEKKA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

    Singapore
    December 12, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Golden Short Film Festival
    Rome
    Italy
    December 15, 2021
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • CHROMA10
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Internet
Director - Ahmed Sultan, Armaan Sultan