Funny Women Patron/Matron Jo Brand has been named as the final comedy headliner for 2020’s Latitude festival, which takes place in Suffolk from 16th-19th July!
Jo will be joined by a host of Funny Women Awards alumni, such as Sophie Duker, Kerry Godliman, Jayde Adams, Abigoliah Schamaun and Olga Koch.
Angela Barnes and double act Flo & Joan are also set to be on the comedy bill this year.
Latitude Festival takes place 16th-19th July. For tickets click here!
As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, the global landscape for women feels more like the ‘Wild West’ than ever before.
French American comic Celine Kuklowsky (@celinekuk) is, in their own words, a gluten-and-lactose-free, socialist, with a sugar-baby, which they admit, is the epitome of everything the far-right are
Catherine Abbott grew up in the Midlands and is now based in Glasgow. She has been directing for 15 years. Her recent film Becoming Victoria Wood has just
After a sold-out run in Dublin Fringe and a hugely successful Edinburgh Fringe run (4 stars, The Scotsman), Irish comedian Sophia Wren is bringing her hit debut show ‘Princess Melancholy’ on Tour in Ireland.
The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.
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