Shape the Future of Female Comedy

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Funny Women

Does your organisation want to help us shape the future of female comedy? 

We are looking for a limited number of brand partners for the Charity Gala Final of the 2019 Funny Women Awards.

The Gala Final takes place on Thursday 19th September 2019 at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London and we are delighted to have a number of industry and brand partners on board including Sky who are our main partner for the prestigious Stage Award, Why Did the Chicken, working with us for the second year running as consultant producers on the Comedy Writing Award, and easyHotels who have provided accommodation for both our production team and acts at our semi-final shows around the UK as part of their Lie Down Stand Up campaign.

We have also joined forces with the Fawcett Society, the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights at work, at home and in public life. Read about what we are planning with them to give women a voice in 2020 here.

We are currently offering an irresistible partnership deal which includes a glittering night out with the future stars of female comedy and one of our ‘Stand Up to Stand Up’ workshops for up to 20 people in your workplace, or even your front room if you fancy!

For £3,000 plus VAT we will include:

10 VIP passes

to the gala final of the 2019 Funny Women Awards to include best seats and hospitality on arrival.

Sampling rights

to give away your products or literature in our audience goody bags.

Half page advertisement

in the glossy commemorative 2019 Funny Women Awards programme.

A full Stand Up to Stand Up workshop

usually two hours for up to 20 people, delivered in your workplace, available for men and women.

You can download details of the full opportunity on offer here:

FWAwards2019 – Charity Final Partner Offer

If the workshop element doesn’t meet your current requirements, we have plenty of other ideas up our sleeves to bring some comedy bang to your brand’s buck!  For example, for as little as £1,000 plus VAT annually, your company or organisation can become a Corporate Funny Friend, details here.

To discuss the opportunities on offer please call 020 8948 4444 or email info@funnywomen.com stating ‘partner offer’ in the header.  There’s more information available about partnership and sponsorship opportunities here.

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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