Meet the 2014 Funny Women Awards Finalists – Lauren Pattison

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1) Full name: LAUREN PATTISON

2) Hometown: Newcastle Upon Tyne.

3) What/who is your comedy inspiration?

Russell Howard is the one who made me want to do comedy, just seeing how much fun he seemed to be having and how he always like he's thoroughly enjoying himself, it made me want to have a go and be part of it. Chris Ramsey as well always just looks like he's having an absolute ball on stage and I've watched him rise up the ranks over the years which has been really inspiring, especially when he's a local lad! Of course Sarah Millican as well for just how all round incredible she is.

4) How long have you been performing comedy?

I started doing comedy properly two years ago.

5) How does it feel to be in the Funny Women Awards Final? 

It feels amazing! I'm not the most confident of people and never expected to make it this far so I feel really proud of myself for doing it. I'm sure it will be a really lovely experience.

 

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James is the web developer for Funny Women. If you're reading this bio, it means we don't have any information as to who wrote this article! How mysterious.
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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?

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