Pause

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James Burns

Here at Funny Women HQ we are very invested in people enjoying themselves. We would love everyone to be able to enjoy themselves laughing with women in comedy – or even having a go at comedy themselves. The new sexual consent campaign Pause Play Stop also want people to enjoy themselves, particularly when it comes to sex. A roll in the proverbial hay can be fun, it can even be a laugh (depending on what floats your boat) but only if those participating have given their clear consent. 

This Tuesday the Pause Play Stop campaign will be creating a social media Thunderclap and if you have a Twitter or Facebook account you can take part and share your enthusiasm for consent by clicking here!  

It's all part of educating people about the importance of consent for a healthy sex life. The Pause Play Stop Campaign is backed by SARSASthe Somerset and Avon rape and sexual abuse support network. Not sure about when to pause, play or stop? You can take this quiz and decide what you would do in a number of scenarios 

For more information and resources you can email info@sarsas.org.uk and order stickers, beermats (they know their audience), postcards and booklets or visit pauseplaystop.org.ukYou can follow the campaign on Twitter @PausePlayStopUK.

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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/ .

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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.

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