The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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In a blend of fiction, reality and music video, Marc Wootton is Brendan Allen, a director shooting a rockumentary about singer John Grant. Allen gets fired and tries to complete his film with doppelgängers, before becoming Grant himself.

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