Patron of the Month: Roberto Tyley

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Last month we introduced our first Patron of the Month so let’s introduce our second, Roberto Tyley. Roberto joined us on Patreon when we launched at the beginning of this year. He, yes HE, supports Funny Women because he wants to see better representation for women in comedy, and is pleased to support Funny Women to do that. 

He says “Back in 2017 I heard of the groundbreaking Time Of The Month gigs produced by Rachel Barber for Funny Women, and went along – I was bowled over by the quality of the performances, which were so high for an open-spot night. Funny Women have achieved so much over the years – and representation of women has improved – but there’s still so much to do. We can all support the important work Funny Women does – and enjoy the amazing comedy that results!”

Here is Roberto doing a grand job wearing his limited edition This is what a Funny Woman looks like t-shirt which is available for FREE when you sign up to Humorous and Ludicrous tiers.

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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.

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