ANNOUNCING THE 2025 STAGE AWARD SEMI FINALISTS SPONSORED BY BBC STUDIOS – FUNNY PARTS

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Thank you for being patient with us again, the process took a little longer than expected because we had to process all the comments and scores from our judges and check everything is in order! 

We’re pleased to reveal, those invited through to the semi-finals of the Stage Award are:

Aalex Mandel-Dallal
Alex Beighton
Alice-India
Anna Mac 
Beth Fox
Breda Hegarty
Charlotte Cropper
Courtney Buchner
Elaine Robertson
Emma Hughes
Gabrielle MacPherson
Holly Ludlow
Jen Nolan
Jo Owen
Judy Harris
Julia Harris
Kilara Sen
Kat Nip
Kate Hammer
Kate Sharp
Katie Hand
Kay Nicholson
Laura Johnston
Laura Walsh
Leslie Gold
Lianna Holston
Lil Wenker
Lucy Simons
Madeleine Brettingham
Maedeh Najafi
Maple Zuo
Mary Flanigan
Nicola Mantalios
Nerine Skinner
Rabiah Coon
Rachel Galvo
Samantha Day
Selam Amare
Shalaka Kurup
Sharifa Butterfly
Siomha Hennessy
Soph Galustian
Sophia Wren
Sophie Garrard
Sophie Haugen
Sydney May
Tasmin Sarkany
Tejal Dhutia
Vik Garofalides
Zoe Ntonta

Thanks to all those of you who registered for this prestigious Award and it was a pleasure to watch all of the submissions. The standard was high and this made our decision process harder than ever.

Please don’t be disheartened if you didn’t get through – there is always next year. We look forward to witnessing your continued growth as performers, writers and creators and we are developing our ongoing outreach programme to support your progress. Check out our Patreon platform where we share more knowledge, reviews, discounts and more to improve your comedy journey.

Keep up to date with the process of the 2025 Funny Women Awards with some key dates for your diaries here.

The culmination of this semi-final stage of the competition will be the announcement of the 10 Finalists, which is scheduled for Tuesday, 5th September.

GOOD LUCK!

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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