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Dan Perlman is a comedian, writer, and director from New York City. He co-created, wrote, and starred in Showtime’s critically-acclaimed comedy series, Flatbush Misdemeanors. Dan made his directorial debut in the Flatbush episode, “boomerang,” which Vulture praised for its “masterful direction.” Dan also wrote and directed the award-winning short films, Cramming and Practice Space.
Dan first co-created the prize-winning digital series of Flatbush, which served as the foundation for the Showtime show. Made on zero-budget, the first installment became Oscar-qualified after winning Grand Jury Awards in its film festival run.
As a stand-up, Dan has been featured on Comedy Central and headlined venues across the country, including The Kennedy Center in DC. His debut album, Emergency Contact, is a staple on SiriusXM. Dan is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in NYC. His writing has also appeared in The New Yorker.
FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS
Flatbush Misdemeanors is a raw comedy of city life following two friends struggling to thrive in their new surroundings in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Critics have called it, “an astute portrait of city life,” with “singular wit and heart,” and “one of the funniest shows on television.”
Flatbush Misdemeanors Seasons 1 and 2 streamed on SHOWTIME and PARAMOUNT+
REVIEWS
“A hilarious, unforced two-hander that feels totally fresh.” - RogerEbert.com
”Really funny…” - The New York Times
“an easygoing vibe and a razor-sharp edge… one of the best comedies on TV.” - GQ
“fresh and thrilling…” - The Guardian
”What I appreciate most about Misdemeanors is that it’s a hangout comedy that doesn’t limit its cast of characters to a single workplace, social clique or even age group.… A genuine cross-section of the neighborhood.” - TIME
”A promising Brooklyn comedy… Pushing further into a gentrifying Brooklyn than other shows of its ilk and extracting from it a sort of curiosity about the disparate strains of contemporary culture melting together.” - Variety
"Already one of the best shows of 2021…Old Brooklyn through and through, yet still feels like it speaks for this generation." - TV Guide
CRAMMING
CRAMMING (2020): Close friends Alex and Yan Bo, eighth graders, cram for a test in a prestigious prep school. Once they're accused of cheating off of one another, their friendship is threatened.
Written and Directed by Dan Perlman
Starring Alex Chavez & Yan Bo Lin
AWARDS
Audience Award Winner: Brooklyn Film Festival, ‘20
First Prize, Children’s Live Action Short: Rhode Island International Film Festival, '20
Official Selection, Nashville Film Festival, ‘20
Official Selection, HollyShorts Film Festival, ‘20
Official Selection, Cinequest Film Festival, '21
Official Selection, Children's Hospitals International Film Festival, '21
Official Selection, Cinekid Festival, '20
Short Film of the Month, Shorted, ‘21
REVIEWS
"A beautiful exploration of a single moment…Subtle, but powerful and lucid in every intention… A freshness of tone, marked by the most effortless and unexpected moments of humor.” - Shorted Films
“Perlman draws a multilayered picture of friendship, school, and rigid institutional structures that hurt more than they help… What an insight into the complex relationships of children.” - Indie Shorts Magazine
”A great ensemble cast and fabulous directing… A director to look out for.” - Framelight
”A delightful comedy that touches the heart… A tale of innocence, childhood mischievousness, and the fractions of brotherhood.” - Short Films Matter
PRACTICE SPACE
PRACTICE SPACE (2024): Close friends Edwin and Steven advise each other on dating and drama — based on zero experience — while seeking a space to hang after school.
Written and Directed by Dan Perlman
Starring Alex Chavez & Yan Bo Lin
AWARDS
Neighborhood Award Winner, Lower East Side Film Festival, ‘24
Official Selection, St. Louis International Film Festival, ‘24
Official Selection, Rooftop Films, ‘24
Official Selection, Brooklyn Film Festival, ‘24
Official Selection, Pluk de Nacht Film Festival, ‘24
Short Film of the Month, Shorted, ‘24
REVIEWS
“A delightful blend of humor, wit, and heart. It’s a must-watch.” - Short Films Matter
“Entertaining, amusing, and heartfelt… Feels wonderfully effortless.” - Shorted Films
“Instantly endearing... Its portrait of young friendship is touchingly simple, the actors endlessly watchable.” - Indie Shorts Magazine
STAND-UP
Dan Perlman’s Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring (2021)
Dan Perlman’s first stand-up album, EMERGENCY CONTACT. Recorded live at Union Hall in Brooklyn, New York.
THAT’S MY BUS!
THAT’S MY BUS! (2016): Bill Russell — a lovable, eccentric father, blissfully in his own world —balances family with his life's work and true passion: driving a city bus.
Independently-produced sample from Dan Perlman’s animated series, THAT’S MY BUS!. The independent project was ordered to pilot at FOX, produced with 20th Century & Bento Box.
PRO LOSERS: washington generals
PRO LOSERS (2023): A fictional behind-the-scenes of the Washington Generals, the team that always loses to the Harlem Globetrotters. A comedy on the only underdog for whom no one ever cheers.
