Meet 2017 Funny Women Awards Finalist: Thanyia Moore!

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The standard of the 2017 Funny Women Awards Regional Finals has been exceptional. In recognition of this, we are pleased to announce four wildcards – bringing the 2017 Funny Women Awards finalists up to 10. The judges loved Thanyia Moore’s energy at her Regional Final at Hoxton Hall, we have added her as a wildcard to the 2017 Funny Women Awards final on 12th March!

Funny Women: How does it feel to be through to the Funny Women Awards final?

Thanyia Moore: AMAZING! I have feared competitions for five years and I felt like this was the best one to start with as it’s so supportive! I’m over all of the moons!

FW: How did you get started in comedy?

TM: I’ve always been a performer. One of my degrees is in Performing Arts and drama, so the stage is my home. I just had to work on the craft of being funny.

FW: Who is your comedy inspiration?

TM: Whoopi G, Micky F, Joan R, Gina Y

FW: Who are your favourite funny women?

TM: Me and my Mum!

See Thanyia Moore at the 2017 Funny Women Award Finals with host Jan Ravens on 12th March at the Duchess Theatre. For tickets click here! 

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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.

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