Esyllt Sears

Esyllt was named One to Watch by the Funny Women Awards following her debut stand-up performance in 2017 and that was enough to convince her that neglecting two young children to pursue a career in comedy might be more than just an early midlife crisis. She has since performed sets for a BBC Radio 4 Extra / BBC Radio Wales recording (English) and for S4C (Welsh); written for The Now Show, The News Quiz, Elis James’ Welsh sketch show and BBC Radio Wales’ Welcome Strangers; and she also provided tour support to Elis James and Jen Brister in 2019. Incidentally, her midlife crisis will be spent crossing Mongolia atop a pony.

Esyllt Sears's Archive

From the Funny Women Team

Help Wales Laugh Again

28/10/2020

Before I begin, just know I’m no hero. I’m a frustrated comic who home-schooled her two young children for the best (or worst) part of five months and would do anything to be out of the house. Frankly.

Read More »
Visit the Awards Microsite

Join
Our
community

Get involved
Get notified when registration opens

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