About Pro Humorist

Welcome to Pro Humorist, where I share insights, lessons, and the occasional war story from my journey as a comedy filmmaker.

This blog has gone through a few evolutions—first, it was about using humor in public speaking, then I tried tracking my experience as a comedy writer and stay-at-home dad. But ultimately, I realized I’d rather write comedy than write about writing comedy.

Now, my focus is on comedy filmmaking—the craft, the industry, and what I’m learning along the way. Posts might be infrequent, but when they appear, they’ll (hopefully) be worth it.

About the Author

I’m Jason Peck, a British-American comedy filmmaker, writer, and video editor based in Illinois.

• I wrote, produced, and starred in the microbudget romantic comedy Falling for You, currently streaming on Amazon, Tubi, and YouTube.
• I’ve written for the stage, including a commissioned British pantomime for The Gorilla Tango Theatre in Chicago.
• I’ve performed across multiple comedy genres—stand-up, sketch, improv, and theatre.
• In London, I contributed sketches to Newsrevue (the world’s longest-running satirical comedy show) and the award-winning topical sketch show The Treason Show.
• I hosted Comedy QnA: History, a limited-series podcast where I interviewed experts on different eras of comedy.
• As a public speaker and former Toastmasters leader, I’ve won humorous speech contests in both London and Chicago.
• I’ve also worked as a freelance comedy writer, selling jokes to a U.S. humor publication and a U.K.-based drag act.

I trained as a classical actor at The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London, studying everything from Shakespearean comedy to modern performance techniques. I also trained in improv with The Spontaneity Shop in London—performing in one of the earliest shows using Keith Johnstone’s Micetro format—and later studied at Chicago’s famed iO Theater. I even taught Intermediate Improv 102 at The Improv Playhouse in Chicagoland.

Additionally, I’ve trained in clowning, mime, and physical comedy with renowned teachers including Peta Lily, Angela deCastro, Nola Rae, and Marcelo Magni—an experience that directly influenced my film Falling for You.

Right now, I’m focused on expanding my screenwriting portfolio, producing new comedy films, and figuring out how to make all this work. I also freelance as a video editor, working across various industries.

If you’re into comedy, filmmaking, or just enjoy watching someone navigate the chaos of indie film, in the words of Major Alan “Dutch” Schaefer—“Stick around!”

Check out my latest film: Falling for You on Amazon, YouTube, or Tubi.