Punkanary TV: A revolutionary new comedy channel made for creators like you

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Jon Jayson

Calling all Funny Women!

We know there are thousands of new comedy creators making fantastic, original productions at low cost. And putting them on YouTube, Vimeo or social media, with no clear direction or purpose. Just waiting for an opportunity.

An opportunity that seems so unlikely to come from the few channels broadcasting comedy content by established industry names.

Well not anymore. It’s time for change. It’s time for a channel to bridge the gap between traditional TV comedy and social media. A channel commissioning lots of high quality, original content by emerging talent that fans love. Encouraging diverse perspectives by genuinely providing equal opportunities to create, not filling quotas. Showing comedy that isn’t afraid to take risks. This is how a comedy channel should be. Which is why we’re making it.

Introducing Punkanary, the world’s first comedy channel powered by the “crowd”, bringing creators, fans, producers and broadcasters together in one place.

How does Punkanary work? We have a buzzing platform for creators to upload their comedy show and grow an audience of fans, with over 1,000 comedy fans and 130 shows already signed up.

Any comedy production goes, whether it’s sketch, sitcom, animation, web series, musical, short, long, or anywhere in between. We select shows that prove an audience of fans for screening at events and on an exciting on-demand channel, that will sit alongside the Punkanary platform you see today and showcase only the best new comedy. Shirley & Shirley are one of the headlines of the upcoming channel with a series of their badly behaved Aussie Girls.

To kick start the Punkanary movement we are offering a very limited number of places to get a first look at the upcoming on-demand channel, and bag a free years subscription, all for only £5. We are only offering this to our community and the awesome Funny Women first because we share your passion for creating comedy.

So if you like the sound of Punkanary, don’t miss your chance to get involved. Be part of the comedy revolution, and see the first exciting shows on a new channel made specifically for comedy creators right here:

Join the Punkanary Comedy Revolution

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Comedy Shorts Award Entry Requirements

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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