This Isn't Funny 2015

Meet Eliot Anderson and Jamie Thompson, two individuals who have mastered the art of prolonged adolescence and self-sabotage. At a juncture in their lives when they should be discovering their true potential, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to running away from it all. Their unlikely encounter couldn’t be more perfectly timed.

Eliot, a stand-up comedian struggling with debilitating anxiety, crosses paths with Jamie, who seeks solace in a whirlwind of parties and travel. Their fateful meeting takes a chaotic turn when Jamie rides his bicycle straight into Eliot’s car; what should have been a charming introduction quickly escalates into a conflict that feels more like a meet-fling-hostile-abuse-drive-off-aggressive scenario.

However, the narrative takes a curious twist when Eliot spins their chaotic encounter into comedic gold during her stand-up set that very night, with Jamie in attendance. Their undeniable chemistry ignites, leading them to push each other’s buttons in both playful and challenging ways. As they navigate this rollercoaster of emotions, they begin to fall in love. Yet just as they start to connect on a deeper level, life’s challenges rear their heads—new job opportunities and looming family crises threaten to pull them apart, forcing them to confront their escape mechanisms that are beginning to crumble.

Will they be able to move past their personal barriers and truly embrace what they have found in each other? THIS ISN’T FUNNY offers a unique examination of the intricate dynamics involved in meeting the right person at a time when one feels utterly lost, showcasing how such a connection can transform into the best thing that ever happened to them. The film features interludes of live stand-up comedy from talented comedians, including Beth Stelling, Ahmed Bharoocha, Katie Page, and Will Weldon, all of whom also star alongside a colorful supporting cast featuring Anthony LaPaglia, Edi Gathegi, Mimi Rogers, Gia Carides, and David Pasquesi.