It looks like 2017 is going to have a good start with the UK release of La La Land, starring Emma Stone as Mia, an aspiring actor and Ryan Gosling as jazz musician Sebastian. The pair are struggling to make ends meet in Los Angeles, where you can make or break your dreams.
This already much lauded musical is set in modern day LA and explores everyday life and the joy and pain of following your dreams. You can check out this new clip here!
La La Land is released in UK cinemas 12th January
Eisenberg & Stern talk to Funny Women about their Edinburgh Fringe debut!
Lizzy Furey talks to Funny Women about bringing her show to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Irene Woo talks to Funny Women about performing for the first time at the Fringe with her new show Golden Child.
If you are planning a trip to Edinburgh this August to check out the Fringe, Funny Women is here for you.
The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.
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