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Robert George Barlen, AKA Bob Barlen


Bob Barlen is a writer and director who specializes in comedy and off-the-wall adventures. In 2007 he attended the Directors' Lab at the Canadian Film Centre, where he honed his writing and directing skills by making three short films. His previous short, PUSH AND TURN, was funded by a $25,000 grant awarded by the Canadian Film and Television Production Association, and premiered at Montreal's 25th annual Just For Laughs festival. Bob is currently writing NET PROFITS, a comedy television series, and THE PRIZE, a feature-lenth film.


Some Short Films!

Public Speaking Tip #6
A nine minute comedy about a nervous public speaker who imagines his audience in their underwear... and can't turn it off.
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Push and Turn
During the demonstration of a new escape trick, a magic shop owner and a customer get stuck together in a mysterious and funny way.
Watch it here! and visit the website



Net Profits
A scene from a comedy television series set in an internet porn office.
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Hypothetical
A five minute comedy where a hypothetical question leads to a real argument.
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Bob Barlen
52 Beverley Street
Toronto, Ontario M5T 1X9
416-726-6105
bob@bobbarlen.com