The Future of Female Film Making

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On the rainiest day in recent history the Funny Women Comedy Shorts Awards finalists Carolyn Goodyear, Aurora Fearnley, Letty Butler and Lucy Pearman and winner Sally Cancello, gathered together to meet and chat to Awards Judge and British film director, Gurinder Chadha OBE, pictured right. 

Gurinder Chadha is best known for the hit films Bhaji on the Beach, Bend It Like Beckham, Bride and Prejudice and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. Her latest project is the comedy film It's a Wonderful Afterlife.

The finalists got advice about how to best break into the industry, what it takes to 'make it' and tips for finding your own unique storytelling voice. As well as answering questions from the finalists, Gurinder chatted about her own experiences and how she got her first break into feature film directing.

Our Comedy Shorts Award winner, Sally Cancello, got to chat to Gurinder on a one-to-one basis for great advice and a mentoring session on film as part of her prize.

Think you’ve got what It takes to be part of the comedy film world? Make sure you enter the Funny Women Comedy Short Awards 2015 (details coming soon).

Watch Sally Cancello's winning film below for inspiration. 

 

 

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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