This award-winning documentary, invited by the International Documentary Association to compete for Academy Award® consideration, has audiences nation-wide on their feet. When 35 year old comedian Steve Mazan learns he’s dying of cancer, he dedicates his life to living his dream: performing stand-up comedy on The Late Show with David Letterman. Funny, exhilarating and inspiring, Dying to do Letterman also features appearances by Ray Romano, Kevin Nealon, Brian Regan, Jim Gaffigan, Arj Barker and more. Produced, directed, and edited by company owners Joke and Biagio.
On December 7, 2012 Dying to do Letterman was named New and Noteworthy on iTunes alongside The Dark Knight Rises, Beasts of the Southern Wild, and Brave.
Dying to do Letterman on Twitter
There were many positive tweets about the film. Here are a few of our faves:
“Dying To Do Letterman” is the best movie I’ve seen in 10yrs. If u love comedy SEE this movie! @D2DLTheMovie http://t.co/HOZOZExA
— Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) January 8, 2012
Stand up comics and those who love them. I submit … –> "Dying To Do Letterman" http://yfrog.com/hs7f6ctj
— Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) February 12, 2011
.@Steve_Mazan Just saw the amazing & inspiring "Dying To Do Letterman." Much love to you & Denise! "Learn you don't have to chase it alone."
— Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) September 7, 2015
Production
The documentary was filmed and edited over the course of five years. Filming began in 2006 and ended in 2009. Editing began with the shooting of the film in 2006, and ended in 2011. Much of the footage was filmed by Steve himself on small DV camcorders and Flip Cams.
Dying to do Letterman Official Trailer
Early Audience and Critic Reactions
Clip: Top Ten Benefits of Catching Cancer
Festivals and Awards
Cinequest Film Festival –
Winner – Grand Jury Prize, Best Documentary
Winner – Audience Award, Best Documentary
Cleveland International Film Festival
Winner – Audience Award, Best Documentary
Kahbang Film Festival
Winner – Audience Award, Best Film
Carmel Art and Film Festival
Winner – Jury Prize, Best Documentary
Just for Laughs
Honorable Mention – Best Comedy
Naples International Film Festival
Neapolitan Media Award
Great American Comedy Festival
Closing Night Film
Heartland Film Festival
Official Selection
St. Louis Film Festival
Official Selection
DocuWeeks
Invited to qualify for Academy Award® consideration by the International Documentary Association.