Oxfringe 2011

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James Burns

 

The Funny Women Awards are thrilled to be a part of Oxfringe 2011. Now in its fifth year, Oxfringe will burst on the Oxford scene in June presenting a real feast of comedy, drama, music and dance events in ever-more ambitious and diverse venues.   Proudly sponsored for the third year running by Brakspear and also supported by Oxford City Council, Oxfringe 2011 is  a veritable smorgasbord of fabulous acts – something for everyone, right on your doorstep, right across Oxford, from 10th-26th of June!

It’s not too late to enter the Oxfringe Funny Women Awards heat!

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Our picks for the fest:

Clara Mycock & Samuel Vice Commedia dell’Arte bring bawdy outrageous fast-paced comedy with fantastic characters performing wicked actions and naughty words. Copa Upstairs 10th June

Rosie’s Pop Diarystorytelling, stand-up and songs, a treasure trove. ‘Her voice is glorious’ The Guardian. Copa Upstairs • 15th & 17th June

Iszi Lawrence “Both intelligent and silly – a winning combination.” Jo Caulfield. Copa Upstairs 18th June

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If you're feeling brave and want yet another chance to compete, check out the Oxfringe Gong Show HERE.

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Comedy Shorts Award Entry Requirements

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Funny Women NextUp…Comedy Shorts Award

Are you a budding Director? Producer? Screenwriter? Are you collaborating with friends to make a funny video? Then we are looking for YOU!

If you have a short film or sketch that you think is hilarious, then enter your work for our Comedy Shorts Award to be in with a chance of winning some life-changing support and mentoring from comedy professionals.

WHAT KIND OF FILM ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

A 1- 6 minute film that can take the form of anything comical. It’s a great opportunity to show us your creative flair and have fun!

WHO CAN ENTER?

This award is open to all women filmmakers and content developers. The film must be an original narrative created, produced and devised by a woman, or women, although male cast and crew members are allowed.

ARE THERE ANY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MY FILM?

Yes – we require all films to be 6 minutes or under, to be entirely original dialogue, to not feature brand logos and most importantly, to only use music with the written consent of the performer and/or publisher either personally or via the PRS system https://www.prsformusic.com/ .

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH MY FILM?

We will broadcast selected entries on our Funny Women YouTube channel and social media (so keep an eye out) and the top 10 finalists’ films will also hosted on a dedicated Funny Women Comedy Shorts Awards page on our website. We will also broadcast the final 3 entries as part of the grand final night.

HOW IS IT JUDGED?

Films are judged for production, concept, delivery/performance, creativity, writing and overall funniness. The top 10 films are then viewed by an independent judging panel of top television and film industry professionals who will choose one overall winner and two runners up. The final three will be invited to attend the grand final in London on the 23rd September.

WHAT CAN I WIN?

2021 Funny Women Awards Prizes

The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.

If you need further information please contact us here