THE NEXT BIG THING is a documentary that focuses on six young stand-up comedians: Kristeen Von Hagen, Jason Rouse, Nikki Paine, Dave Martin, Shaun Majumder, and Laurie Elliott. Filmed over the course of 18 months, THE NEXT BIG THING follows these comic hopefuls from small venues to high-profile nightclubs to comedy festivals. In addition to hilarious and cutting-edge routines from the comedians, the documentary also gives an intriguing, behind-the-scenes look at the competitive world of comedy.