Funny Women Awards Finalists announced

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James Burns

 

The time has finally come! After months of scouring the UK and Ireland, we now have the great pleasure of announcing the fantastic female comedians going through to the Funny Women Awards Final on Monday 22nd September at the Leicester Square Theatre in Central London.

We’ve been privileged to witness some really great acts over the 12 (!) years running the Awards – you can check out the full list of illustrious past winners and finalists here.

The registration fee, and all ticket sales for the Awards this year, has been in aid of charity Refuge, who do fantastic work every day for women and children affected by domestic violence.

So, out of the over 150 talented acts, we are delighted to announce the final 10 acts competing for the coveted title of Funny Women Awards winner 2014…

Aine Gallagher

Faye Daniels

Hannah Bannana

Hawkeye and Windy

Jayde Adams

Lauren Pattison

Massive Dad

Pauline Shanahan

Robyn Perkins

Samantha Baines

Look out for more information about these acts over the coming weeks – we are confident that you are going to hear about them more and more over the next few years!

 

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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