Industry Insiders Panel
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Saturday, February 15
Little Mountain Gallery
5:00PM
6:00PM
$Free
Show Details
Tickets available at the door.
Proudly supported by Creative BC, Just For Laughs VANCOUVER has gathered North America’s biggest comedy insiders for an intimate conversation, Q & A to empower local creators and performers with new tools and insights that will take their careers to the next level.
The 2025 panel includes:
Nick Brazao, Head of Programming, Just For Laughs
Emilie Laford, Director of Programming / La Jolla Talent Coordinator, The Comedy Store
Michael Cox, Stand-up Booker & Producer, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Joshua Sandoval, Talent Booker, The Ice House Comedy Club (Pasadena, CA), and US Talent Booker, Just For Laughs
Moderated by: Caitlin Howden
Proudly supported by Creative BC
The Creator’s Series is a must-attend industry program designed to spotlight emerging comedic voices and provide direct access to some of the biggest names in comedy. As part of the festival’s 9th edition, The Creator’s Series will feature exclusive panels, curated showcases, behind-the-scenes access to a live taping, and - for the first time - improv classes led by some of TV’s top improv stars.
With a dynamic lineup of career-defining opportunities, The Creator’s Series is the ultimate gathering place for comedians, content creators, and industry professionals to learn, perform, and connect. Through thought-provoking discussions, breakout performances, and high-value business-to-business (B2B) networking, this year’s program promises to be the most immersive yet. Festival attendees will gain unique insights into the comedy industry while shining a well-deserved spotlight on BC’s rising talent.
About Caitlin Howden:
Caitlin Howden is a Montreal born, Toronto trained, and Vancouver established comedian. After receiving her BFA in Acting at Ryerson University, she went on to write and perform in four critically acclaimed Mainstage revues at the legendary Second City (Toronto). Caitlin has written for radio, cartoons, and TV shows. She co-wrote and co-starred in the pilot for a new SCTV, which was nominated for five Canadian Screen Awards.
She is a co-founder and former Artistic Director of Blind Tiger Comedy, the top place for comedy classes taught by established, working comedians in improv, sketch and stand-up since 2014.
Caitlin can be found on stage every Sunday night as part of the Sunday Service, Vancouver's longest running, independent comedy show. Most recently, the Vancouver Comedy Awards (JFL NorthWest) named Caitlin "Best Improviser."
Some of her favourite TV and film credits include "Love, Guaranteed" (Netflix), "Turner & Hooch" (Disney+), "The Babysitters Club" (Netflitx), "New Eden" (CRAVE), and "The Last of Us" (HBO). You can currently see her as a regular on Hallmark's "The Chicken Sisters"
All Ages (mature content)
Wheelchair Accessible
