Once one of the comedy business’ most influential brands, Just for Laughs last year faced a stunning downfall. After four decades as a top industry kingmaker — a place where reps and bookers discovered the next big thing, and a short set could change your life — the legendary festival filed for…

Any fan of Tom Segura’s work knows that he loves to push boundaries. And recently, with projects in front of and behind the camera including Bad Thoughts and the just-announced El Tigre, he’s moved to do just that with his own career. While fulfilling his desire to explore filmmaking, he’s showing…