Filmhub Grabs Comedy Gold: The $65,000 Wonder Called Skit
In a thrilling display of what happens when ambition meets a budget tighter than your Aunt Margie’s jeans, Filmhub has snagged the worldwide rights to the creator-led comedy Skit. This wondrous partnership comes courtesy of producer and former TV exec Evan Shapiro, who clearly has an eye for talent… or perhaps just a knack for finding a bargain.
For the mere sum of $65,000—less than the cost of a Hollywood star’s coffee order—Skit is set to debut on Tubi, hitting screens on November 14. Viewers can binge-watch this budget marvel for a 30-day streaming window before Filmhub opens the floodgates for a more traditional sales push. Yes, it’s like waiting for your favorite treat to go on sale; who knew saving could be quite this entertaining?
If you’ve never heard of Filmhub, don’t worry—most of us haven’t either. Founded in 2016, this new-model distribution outfit aims to tackle the narrow-minded approach of traditional film distribution. Just in time for MIPCOM, where “creator economy” will be the buzz phrase of the year, Filmhub plans to strut Skit down the proverbial red carpet of budget-friendly creativity.
Evan Shapiro, known for his stint as the wizard behind the curtains at IFC, Sundance Channel, and Pivot, now dons the hat of executive producer for Skit. Shapiro, whose resume suggests he’s spent more years in cable TV than some people spend in school, has proven that sometimes less really is more—especially when your budget resembles the leftovers of a questionable potluck.
Set against the backdrop of the 2007 tech boom (ah, the days when Facebook was still cool), Skit chronicles the absurd journey of three female college students hell-bent on going viral on YouTube. As they navigate the wild frontier of user-generated content, expect to see cameos from internet personalities who, like the film itself, have made a name for themselves in the quirky corners of digital fame.
The ensemble cast boasts fresh faces like Jamie Linn Watson and Nataly Aukar, brimming with charm and questionable life choices that only college could produce. These are the type of characters you can’t help but laugh at—because let’s face it, we all have an embarrassing friend who thought that vying for internet fame was a solid career move.
In a world where market saturation could drown out even the most inspiring tales, Skit comes equipped with the audacity to remind viewers that you don’t need a blockbuster budget to concoct a delightful flick. Will it be the next cultural touchstone, or just another sad story that ends up on a streaming service’s “quirky indie” section? Only time will tell, but at least you can save some cash in the process of finding out.
