Helping Writers & Comedians Find Their Voice
At Punchline Lab we’re changing the game for aspiring writers and comedians by offering expert coaching, industry insights, and a supportive creative community. Whether you're looking to punch up your stand-up set, refine your screenplay, or break into Hollywood, we’re here to help you craft your best work and take your career to the next level.
We're changing the game.
We specialize in helping writers and performers refine their craft and bring their ideas to life
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About Us
For over a decade, Michael Montemayor has been navigating and thriving in Hollywood as a writer and comedian. He’s sold multiple scripts to Netflix, drawing from his life and cultural experiences to create authentic, hilarious, and heartfelt stories. His work spans major feature films and television, including serving as a writer on hit movies like Cruella (Disney) and contributing rewrites and punch-up jokes for Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum in The Lost City (Paramount).
Michael knows what it takes to break into the industry, pitch a script that sells, and craft stories that resonate. He’s helped shape films for some of the biggest studios and knows the real strategies to get your foot in the door.