Nominations open for Northern Power Women Awards!

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Nominations are open for the third Northern Power Women Awards to be held at the Hilton Deansgate in Manchester on the 6th March, 2018.

They will be showcasing and celebrating female and male role models from across the Northern Powerhouse, so don’t miss out! You have until 13th November to nominate someone!

This year Northern Power Women have launched an exciting new category of Innovation – they want to know who is your innovator?  They also looking for organisations who are doing great things to accelerate gender balance in the North – nominate them for  SmallMedium or Large organisation.

Recognise individuals, leaders and change makers in your network or across your wider community for an award or to join the growing Future & Power Lists.

Tickets to the awards are available now to purchase with group booking discount for tables of 10 available, early bird tickets are available until 25th November, book early to avoid disappointment as previous years have sold out!

If you would like to sponsor the Awards there are still some packages available, get in touch if you are interested in supporting Northern Power Women.

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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