Be an Early Bird for WOW’s 10th Anniversary

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March 2020 marks WOW – Women of the World festivals 10th anniversary as the world’s biggest festival dedicated to gender equality! In celebration of this, the festival has a limited number of Early Bird Day Passes for £30.

The Funny Women team have always enjoyed being involved with WOW, whether holding comedy showcases, facilitating workshops, taking part in panels or (wo)manning a stall. WOW will be back at the Southbank Centre from 6th-8th March for three days of events, talks and workshops tackling subjects that matter most to women and girls across the world today.

Funny Women at WOW 2016

Day passes are available for Friday 6th March and Saturday 7th March. Each day will feature a different line-up, so you can buy passes for both days or attend just one.

From reproductive rights to leadership, ageing to climate change; you’ll hear from the best thinkers, most inspiring activists and compelling speakers of our time. This year also sees the return of WOW Speed Mentoring, WOW Bites and the WOW Market.

Watch this space for a programme of additional ticketed events to be announced later this year, including a special 10th anniversary Sunday celebration to mark International Women’s Day.

Come and have your say, and be part of WOW’s movement as a force for positive change. Tickets available here!

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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