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The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.
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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THE GLITTER PROJECT SPARKLES AT COMEDY STORE
Kelly Griffiths
Tuesday night marked the platinum birthday of our Funny Women queen bee, our head honcho, our very own, Lynne Parker… and boy does she know how to celebrate! In true Lynne fashion, she dedicated her birthday celebrations to empowering female and non-binary comedians at the infamous Comedy Store, London all in the name of raising much needed support and funds for The Glitter Project.
13 Acts, one phenomenal Host, balloons and countless cackles.
If you don’t already know about the fantastic work set up as a legacy to our dearly missed Jo Fletcher-Cross, read all about it here. The Glitter Project continues to honour her memory by providing vital support and opportunities to a new wave of comedic talent.
Back to the night itself; before anyone touched the microphone the party vibe was in full swing. Complete with flowing drinks, mingling and none other than Miss Ballooniverse who (not only made balloon modelling sexy!) donned everyone with their own balloon accessory!
Ivy Paige (AKA Lucy Ryan) took to the mic in her iconic hot pink pant-suit and continued to bring the party vibes. Whenever you watch Ivy hosting, you know you’re in for belly laughs, glamour and a healthy dollop of frisky fun!
The whole line-up consisted of past and present Glitter Challenge mentors and mentees and it was such a joy to see how thrilled the mentors were to introduce the acts they so proudly guided to get to this point. It was even more joyful to see every single one knock it out of the park and enjoy every second.
Our Mentors were, as always, outstanding! From improvised dating mishaps to TCP talk, from boob grabs to breast feeding milk tassels; no act was the same!
The Devonshire cream on top (or should I say jam!) of this beautifully layered rainbow cake of a line-up was headliner, Suzy Bennett.
Suzy’s quick wit, audience camaraderie and observational comedy are effortlessly on point. Returning to the Funny Women stage exactly 20 years after winning the Funny Women Awards, Suzy’s performance was a masterclass in how to take an audience on a hilarious journey through every corner of your wonderfully weird mind and celebrate it!
All in all, a very special evening for a very special cause and none of it would have been possible without one very very special lady. Happy birthday, Lynne 💞 Long live the Glitter Project! ✨✨✨
If you couldn’t make it on Tuesday but would still love to show your support, you can make a donation to The Glitter Project here.
Kelly Griffiths
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