Mumsnet Bloggers Workshop Weekend Competition!

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Funny Women readers might remember that back in February we ran our first ever Workshop Weekend – an action-packed two days of all things comedy, including workshops on writing, stand-up and even burlesque. We had a lot of fun – so much fun, in fact, that we’re doing it again! We’ll be returning to Covent Garden’s B-Hive Women's Business Club on the 13th and 14th July to bring some of the best comedy advice in the business to our workshop participants.

If you fancy yourself as the next Lucy Porter or Bridget Christie, or simply want to sharpen your funny bone and gain some new skills, we’ve got exciting news. We’ve teamed up with Mumsnet Bloggers, the online community of (funny) mummies to offer one lucky blogger a place on the weekend – free of charge! You don’t have to want to be the next big stand-up star to come along (although great if you do) – our workshops are designed to be fun, creative and boost your confidence in performance, work and everyday life. Read Lilias Martin's experience of the Workshop Weekend HERE.

Entry is simple: Funny Women and Mumsnet Bloggers are looking for a blog post to make us giggle. Simply post on the linky below the Mumsnet Bloggers page HERE and keep your fingers crossed. You can enter with a previous post, or come up with something new and hilarious to bag yourself the coveted prize! If you’ve never entered the blogosphere before, don’t worry – you can sign up HERE and get started – the Mumsnet Blogger network is waiting to welcome you!

We’ll be picking our winner at the end of the month so get scribbling!

Pictured: Workshop Weekend participants getting in tough with their funny side!

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Comedy Shorts Award Entry Requirements

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

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