GROWTH is a documentary that explores how young adults use humor in the face of the scariest subject in the world.

After surviving an inoperable brain tumor, New York Times best-selling author Bryan Bishop attempts to answer the question:

“How do you joke about cancer?”

FEATURING

Adam Carolla

Comic/Podcaster/Director

Bestselling author, Race Car Driver, and best known for The Adam Carolla Show, one of the most popular podcasts in the world.
Maria Menounos

Entertainer

Television host, journalist, and actress known for her work with Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, and E! News.
Dr. Drew Pinsky

Physician/Host
American media personality, host, and addiction medicine specialist.
Tony Cavalero

Actor
an American actor who has appeared in a variety of television shows and films including The Dirt, The Righteous Gemstones, and School of Rock
Adam Ray

Comic/Actor
Actor, Comedian, and YouTuber who has been performing stand-up and improv comedy as a parody of "Dr. Phil" McGraw.
Jo Koy

Comic/Actor
Comedian and actor whose comedy draws heavily from his Filipino-American upbringing and sold-out arena tours.
Julia Sweeney

Actress
Comedian, actress, and writer best known for her time on Saturday Night Live and her acclaimed one-woman shows.
Larry Miller

Actor
Known for his stand-up comedy and roles in films like Pretty Woman and 10 Things I Hate About You.
Alonzo Bodden

Comic

An American comedian, actor, and writer best known for winning NBC’s Last Comic Standing and for his sharp, insightful stand-up and media appearances.
Kyle Dunnigan

Comic

Comedian, actor, and writer known for his sharp impressions and work on Inside Amy Schumer and social media.
Greg Fitzsimmons

Comic
Stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster who has written for The Tonight Show and hosts Fitzdog Radio.
Dana Gould

Comic/Writer/Director
Comedian, writer, and actor best known for his stand-up specials and as a longtime writer and producer on The Simpsons.

UPCOMING EVENTS

DaVinci Film Festival

September 26, 2026
Los Angeles, CA

4:45PM - 6:50PM with Filmmaker Q&A

Tickets

The DaVinci International Film Festival (DIFF) is a premier international destination for independent filmmakers, hosted at AMC Theatres at The Grove. The festival celebrates the Architects of Cinema, awarding excellence in the Masterwork with the prestigious Leo Award®.

Established in 2017, DIFF is a 5-star, top-reviewed platform honoring independent creatives across four signature categories: narrative, documentary, animation, and screenwriting.

Beyond the screen, DIFF hosts panel events including FilmAfrica, The Writers’ Corner, and UP, to name a few. In 2024, the DaVinci Film Society launched the Junior Leo Program, fostering the multidisciplinary spirit in burgeoning creatives and providing a powerful platform for the next generation of storytellers.

Cinequest

March 11-22, 2026
San Jose, CA

Tickets

Cinequest empowers, discovers, and showcases great film, media, creativity, and technology. Cinequest engages artists and their creations with audiences—forging community, illumination, and joy. Based in the Silicon Valley, Cinequest's powerful integration of creativity and technology inspires and transforms lives. Cinquest produces the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival, Cinejoy Virtual Festival, and Picture The Possibilities youth programs.