Feature Film Logline: While life constantly knocks her down, a 40-something children's party entertainer is determined to continue to stand up and chase her dreams, because when you fall down seven times, you have to stand up eight.

Creatively helmed by veteran filmmaker and lauded creative Koura Linda, the heart of this film is a story about an average person wanting to chase their dreams, and everything they encounter along the way. Much like Little Miss Sunshine, the dream is not so much the focus as is the journey to get there.

Original story by Alex Hawthorne, developed by Koura Linda & Spaceship, Comic Relief is currently developed through a proof of concept co-written by Johnny Brugh, maintaining a balance of heart, art, story, and genuine human experience, ready to move into final production as a feature film.

We are honored to be supported by our Fiscal Sponsor: The Utah Film Center.
Contact us for more information on how you can receive a 100% tax deduction for your contributions
to this film through the Utah Film Center.  Or you can directly donate through their online portal.

The proof of concept short film entitled Stand Up Eight was filmed on location in Missoula, Montana in April/May 2026, and is now in post production. For sneak peeks previews and behind the scenes of our proof of concept shoot, be sure to check out our Instagram and Facebook pages!

The Utah Film Center inspires and engages diverse audiences to initiate conversation and community building through curated film exhibition, educational programs, and artist support.

​A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, they utilize the power of film to educate, inspire and engage Utahns, transcending political, geographic, cultural, and religious boundaries to highlight human experiences from around the world.

Big Sky Film Grant Winner: Comic Relief (working title) is also honored to have been awarded the Big Sky Film Grant from the Montana Film Office, supporting all local production in Montana!