Comedian, writer, and actor Joel Kim Booster is perhaps best known for writing and starring in the breakout hit Fire Island (PIFF 2022), for which he received two Emmy nominations along with a “Best First Screenplay” nomination at the Independent Spirit Awards.
Booster’s unique talents are also on display in the Apple TV+ comedy series ‘Loot’ opposite Maya Rudolph and his first hour-long comedy special, ‘Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual,’ which debuted on Netflix in 2022. The special was nominated for a Critics Choice Award and named one of the best comedy specials of 2022 by Variety. His most recent showcase is in the feature documentary OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION, which we’re proud to have as our 2024 Opening Night selection.