We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Funny Women Comedy Shorts Award!
With the help of our brilliant panel from across the comedy industry, we’ve carefully reviewed and scored every entry. After narrowing the longlist down to 20, we are delighted to reveal the final shortlist of 10.
The standard of submissions was once again exceptionally high, showcasing a wide range of comedic voices, styles, and genres. Each short was judged on concept, plot, character, and humour & dialogue, and those shortlisted stood out for their originality, craft, and comic brilliance.
| Alex Bertulis-Fernandes | Damsonfield Library |
| Briony Puddepha | Sending the Email |
| Florence Poppy Deary | SOS, But Don’t If Not… |
| Ishbel McLachlan | Book Club |
| Jennifer Matthews | Crushed |
| Jo Somner | The Trad Wife |
| Jodie Irvine | Allergens |
| Megan Thorne | Stuck |
| Rosalie Minnitt | Essential Items of a Regency Women |
| Rosie McKaig | Polly Pocket House |
From here, our panel will select the top three shorts, whose creators will be invited to attend the Funny Women Stage Award Final at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London, on 25th September 2025, where the overall winner will be revealed live on the night.
Congratulations to our shortlisted shorts — we can’t wait to celebrate your work! 🎉
