Battle of the Generations Comedy Contest: The Winners are In

The teams included: The Boomers, The Millenials, The Gen X and The Gen Z.

A Night of Laughter Connecting Generations

What a night it was! The first-ever collaboration between THIRD ACTion Film Festival and Calgary Yuk Yuk’s was a huge success, and we couldn’t have asked for a more incredible evening!

It was truly amazing to see four generations come together through comedy, proving that humor transcends age. The Battle of the Generations was more than just a competition—it was a celebration of storytelling, connection, and the shared joy of laughter.

The Best of the Best Comedians

The Ultimate Comedians

In First Place - Warren Dean, Gen X Team

Warren Dean, the Best Comedian

In first place, we have Warren Dean, from the Gen X Team! His performance took everyone's breath away, earning him a spot at Yuk Yuks Edmonton, gas courtesy of Centex, a hotel stay, a video of his performance, and featured clips in the THIRD ACTion Film Festival this June!

Don't miss the chance to catch this winning performance this year!

In Second Plance Place - Piyush Malhotra, Gen Z Team

Piyush Malhotra, Star of the Gen Z Team.

Piyush Malhotra, from the Gen Z Team, showed his incredible talent to bring people together through comedy! His performance earned him a spot at Yuk Yuks Calgary, a True Wild Distillery gift card, a video of his performance, and featured clips at the festival this June!

Check out his outstanding performance at the TAFF 2025!

The Best Team Performance - The Boomers

As the winning team, we had The Boomers! We are super proud of everyone on this team - Tom Carver, Jim Haycock, and Jeff Gottfredson! Amazing performance.

Jeff Gottfredson, our Star from THIRD ACTion Film Festival.

Until the Next Battle of Generations

 Warren Dean, Chris Wright, Tarah Buchanan, Sukh Singh and Julie Robinson.

The night was a true celebration of laughter, community, and the power of comedy across generations. From witty one-liners to unforgettable punchlines, every comedian brought their A-game, proving that humor truly knows no age!

Our most sincere THANK YOU to our incredible host Tarah Buchanan, who kept the energy high and the audience engaged all night long. To our amazing competitors, who gave us endless laughs and unforgettable performances—your talent and passion made this event so special. To the awesome Yuk Yuk’s team, whose hard work behind the scenes ensured everything ran smoothly. And most importantly, to our fantastic audience—your cheers, laughter, and support made this night one to remember!

We’ll miss you all until next year, but don’t worry—the laughs will keep coming!

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