Tiers of the Clowns: Part 1

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Despite the country being in different tiers until Christmas, comedians across the land are still coming up with ways to get their comedy out there, be it online or at COVID-compliant events. It’s still a difficult time for comedians, so support your favourite funny women by buying them a Ko-fi, sharing links to their work and following them on their social media. Here is what we have spotted this week!

Following the success of WE Conference 2020’s Saturday night comedy fundraiser in October, the Women’s Equality Party are putting on another event on 11th December and inviting you to join feminists from across the UK to laugh along with an amazing line-up of comedians, from your very own home. The evening will feature live performances from comedians including Josie Long, Athena Kugblenu, Catherine Bohart and DJ Goldierocks, plus our fabulous MC, Deborah Frances-White. For tickets click here!

LMAOnaise is a new fortnightly newsletter from journalist Zoe Paskett and comedian Maddy Bye. This newsletter promises a selection of the best upcoming comedy shows, live and online, straight into your inbox. If you. like your comedy wonderfully weird and alternative then this is the newsletter for you. To find out more and subscribe click here!

If you have a show or project you want us to share then let us know on Twitter @funnywomen

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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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