Newsletter 30th May -FUNNY WOMEN AWARDS CLOSE SOON – DON’T MISS OUT!

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There’s still time to be part of this year’s Funny Women Awards, proudly sponsored by BBC Studios’ digital comedy channel, Funny Parts. Whether you’ve got a killer set, a brilliant script, or a hilarious short film — now’s the time to polish it up and hit submit!
 
Our Awards spotlight the very best in women’s comedy, championing new voices, diverse talent, and fresh perspectives from across the globe. Entries for the Stage Award, Comedy Writing Award, and Comedy Shorts Award close at midnight on 1st June 2025.
 
The Content Creator Award remains open until 25th August 2025 — so there’s still time if that’s your thing.
REGISTER FOR THE 2025 FUNNY WOMEN AWARDS NOW
Join us for a two-hour in-person workshop at The Groucho Club, London on Saturday 14th June, led by TV producer Anna Coane.
Explore comic ideas, build confidence, and learn how to write with a producer’s mindset. Perfect for anyone starting out or looking to sharpen their skills.
✨ Patreon members and Groucho Club members get 50% off!
👉 Sign up via Patreon to claim your discount.

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Join our Patreon-exclusive Open House – Writer’s Circle, a monthly online meetup for aspiring and established comedy writers.
Sign up as a ‘Loyal Supporter’ or upgrade to the ‘Amusing’ annual tier to unlock extra perks — including exclusive discounts for our Writing & Producing Comedy Workshop and our online Comedy Crash Course running Monday 16th to Friday 20th June.
Start your comedy writing journey with us on Patreon today!

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EVENTS

FUNNY WOMEN LIVE IN AMSTERDAM OOST
DATE & TIME:
May 31 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
COST:
€15

FUNNY WOMEN LIVE IN ZURICH
DATE & TIME:
June 3 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
COST:
Free – CHF25

FUNNY WOMEN LIVE IN TAIPEI
DATE & TIME:
June 6 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 pm
COST:
Free

FUNNY WOMEN LIVE IN BRUSSELS
DATE & TIME:
June 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
COST:
€15

WRITING & PRODUCING COMEDY – IN PERSON WORKSHOP
DATE & TIME:
June 14 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
COST:
£49.50

FUNNY WOMEN LIVE IN BASEL
DATE & TIME:
June 14 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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Comedy Shorts Award Entry Requirements

The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.

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