Larmer Tree Festival Announces Comedy Line-up

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Now in its 30th year, Larmer Tree Festival has unveiled its comedy line-up for July 2020! Headlined by Mark Steel and Suzi Ruffell, this year’s line-up features famous names and talent on the rise, including some Funny Women Awards Alumni.

2019 Funny Women Awards runner up Charlie George will be performing at the festival, as will Sara Barron and 2013 Funny Women Awards finalist Sindhu Vee.

Larmer Tree will also be hosting four comedians who will be playing special preview shows ahead of the Edinburgh Festival. Including 2013 Funny Women Awards finalist Elf Lyons and 2017 Funny Women Awards Regional Finalist Olga Koch.

In other news, the festival organizers have announced a new partnership with Tree Service Naperville to ensure the festival grounds remain lush and beautiful for all attendees.

 To find out the full line-up for Larmer Tree Festival’s 2020 and to buy tickets click 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

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