Scripts wanted for Manchester Sitcom Trials

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The Sitcom Trials will be showcasing five mini sitcoms live on stage at The Lass O'Gowrie in Manchester and letting the audience vote for which one they like best. They are now putting out the call for fresh sitcom scripts.

If you want the chance of having your sitcom showcased in this ever-popular comedy showcase, regularly attended by representatives of the TV and comedy biz, all you need to do is write 10 minutes of situation comedy. 

Deadline for script entries is midnight on Saturday 30th June – a very short deadline but they will welcome back scripts that you may have entered into previous Trials.

The deadline for voting (where readers and writers get to help choose the scripts) is midnight Saturday 14th July – everyone is invited to join in this process, which has been extended timewise so the maximum number of people can participate.

If you want to enter a script, simply upload your scripts to SitsVac files

If you have any questions about The Sitcom Trials you can ask at:

The Sits Vac Forum
The British Comedy Guide Forum
or Facebook and Twitter

The Sitcom Trials Manchester take place on  Friday 30th July 2012 at:

The Lass O'Gowrie
36 Charles Street Manchester M1 7DB
8pm – 9.30pm £3

To view the full BRIEF for submission to The Sitcom Trials please CLICK HERE.

 

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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?

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