EXCLUSIVE: Following the conclusion of its 2025 flagship festival in Montréal, Just For Laughs has announced the winners of its inaugural Shorts & Pilots Program, recognizing emerging comedic talent and original storytelling across short and pilot formats.

The Grand Jury Prize for Shorts was awarded to Better People , directed by Rory Kramer and written by Jessica Uhler, with the Audience Award going to This Blows , written by Molly Clark and directed by Talia Smith.

In the Pilots category, the Grand Jury Prize went to Bulldozer , written by and starring Joanna Leeds, and directed by Andrew Leeds. The Audience Award was given to The Take , written by Joanna Bradley and Glenn Boozan.

In a statement to Deadline, JFL President & CEO Sylvain Parent‑Bédard said, “We’re excited t

See Full Page