Lemont Comedian Signs With Film Distribution Company

LEMONT, IL — Fantastic Films International has signed on to handle the worldwide distribution for the comedy series of Lemont resident Greg Schwem, according to a release from the company.

Schwem is a stand-up comedian with a background as a television journalist, a syndicated humor columnist for Tribune Publishing Co., and the author of two Amazon bestsellers, a release states.

His comedy series, "A Comedian Crashes Your Pad," is about "the quirky people who open their properties to strangers," a release states.

“I walked away from a successful career as a television journalist to make people laugh for a living. But I quickly realized the job of a stand-up comedian is more than just telling jokes onstage. It’s about observing, and listening to people, and translating their stories," he said in a release. "So, when the homesharing industry took off, I realized the world is full of interesting people who are willing to let strangers into their homes. I wanted to meet those people, hear their stories, and record my interactions with them. That’s how “A Comedian Crashes Your
Pad” was born.”

Fantastic Films International, which is headed up by Fred deWysocki and Roxane Barbat, is in the process of launching their Fantastic Entertainment TVOD/SVOD/AVOD app and channel in December.

“This is a unique series in both long and short formats that combines comedy with travel. We are excited to help expand Greg’s brand and will collaborate with Greg on future episodes," deWysocki said in a release.