Filmhub Snags Rights to Skit, a Budget Comedy Wonder
In an era where budgets often resemble Monopoly money, Filmhub has boldly secured worldwide rights to Skit, the comedy gem that was “crafted” for a mere $65,000—a price that most filmmakers wouldn’t dare to treat as a tip. This audacious venture is made possible thanks to a partnership with former TV bigwig Evan Shapiro, who seems to have traded in his director’s chair for a producer’s cap with a keen eye for irony.
The film is set to debut on Tubi on November 14. Yes, you heard that right—Tubi, where the streaming experience feels like an endless buffet of ‘you’ve probably never heard of this’ content. Skit will grace the screen for a glorious 30-day streaming window before the sales window opens like a suspiciously low-budget door. Filmhub, this charming new-model distribution company founded in 2016, has decided to include Skit in their lineup for MIPCOM later this fall. This year’s confab, for those not in the know, is a grand celebration of the ever-expanding creator economy—much like a potluck with the same nine dishes served over and over.
Shapiro himself is not a stranger to the TV universe; in fact, he’s practically a seasoned astronaut of the cable galaxy. Having helmed operations at IFC, Sundance Channel, and Pivot, he’s now putting on his executive producer hat for Skit. One can only imagine him sitting back, sipping coffee, and wondering how he traded in his corporate ladder-climbing for making comedies on a shoestring. Irony, thy name is Evan Shapiro.
Set in the magical year of 2007, right when user-generated content was being birthed like an awkward child, Skit chronicles the epic journey of three female college students as they embark on a quest to create a viral YouTube video. Spoiler alert: their adventures are punctuated by copious amounts of ambition and questionable decisions—an inspiring tale for every wannabe influencer out there.
The film’s cast boasts names like Jamie Linn Watson and Nataly Aukar, whose talents may just be the saving grace when Tubi is busy showcasing its eclectic mix of ‘dive into the unknown’ films. Because nothing screams cinematic excellence quite like a movie shot for less than the average American’s monthly rent. What are they going to do next? Film in a shoebox?
Surprisingly, Skit doesn’t take itself too seriously, and neither should audiences. With cameos from various internet personalities, it appears viewers are in for a ride filled with more twists and references than an overly complicated conspiracy theory. Will it make you laugh? Who cares? At $65,000, it might as well be classified as a low-budget miracle.
As Filmhub prepares to spotlight this comedy at MIPCOM, one can’t help but chuckle at how far we’ve come in the world of indie film. From shoestring budgets to Tubi premieres, the landscape may be drastically different from Shapiro’s cable days, but one thing remains clear: in a world cluttered with overproduced content that often feels like a few too many ingredients in a soup, Skit is a delightful reminder that sometimes, less truly can lead to more—at least in terms of laughable moments.
