The DesignSpark Podcast
25/02/2019
It’s the one question that has plagued humankind since the dawn of time…what happens when you put three funny women in front of microphones and ask them to
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It’s the one question that has plagued humankind since the dawn of time…what happens when you put three funny women in front of microphones and ask them to
Your mum laughs at your jokes. Your friends tell you you’re funny. That thing you do with a box of paper clips is HILARIOUS to your cat (at
Time has marched on and we after much deliberation, many late nights scratching our heads and one or two glasses of wine we’ve decided upon the Shortlist for
Thank you so much for those who entered the 2017 Funny Women Comedy Writing Award. Our mission is to find and highlight emerging female writing talent from across
It’s a curious thing, comedy. What makes one person laugh can make another person stare at you like you’ve just driven over their pet turtle (it was dark
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.
If you need further information please contact us here