Patron of the Month: Gaby Jenkins

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Our Patreon of the Month for July is Gaby Jenkins. Gaby was our very first Patreon having signed up to the Ludicrous level in December 2020. 

Gaby supports Funny Women because “I think it is important to support those who make space for women to shine, to lift others and also because Funny Women has been with me through the most transformative period of my life. I first joined as a Funny Friend when I was secretly pregnant, facing redundancy but with a keen desire to make people laugh. I’ve also enjoyed having the opportunity to meet some comedy legends through Funny Women and want that to continue. Finally I met Pauline Eyre, legend that she is, through Funny Women (when I was secretly pregnant and I REALLY wanted to tell her I was when she mentioned working with parents to be), she went on (by coincidence) to be my NCT leader (I loved this as it was banter central) and has given me some valuable comedy coaching.”

Here is Gaby with her Funny Women notebook and pen which is available for FREE when you sign up to the Ludicrous tier.

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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