The clown shoe is on the other foot
22/04/2016
You’d be forgiven for taking Ellie Kemper’s recent article for GQ at face value. Her diatribe about how men just aren’t that funny will either strike a chord
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You’d be forgiven for taking Ellie Kemper’s recent article for GQ at face value. Her diatribe about how men just aren’t that funny will either strike a chord
Comedy and mental health. Are they as natural together as toast and Nutella? There’s a long-held belief in the creative industry that copywriters are alcoholics. I haven’t done
(This isn’t an advertorial, or a paid promo, or anything. Just me fangirling.) Barry M’s Genie lipstick has changed my life. I’m a ‘late adopter’ when it comes
I’ve been fortunate to have seen and done a lot of cool things this month. They weren’t cheap, mind. If you want ‘quirky’ from your life experiences, that’ll
The Guardian. Bastion of modernity and progressive thinking. Champion of (relatively) free speech – see the Comment is Free section. Unashamedly not The Sun, with its reading age
You’ll always know if you’ve inadvertently asked a comedian if they can take a joke. Rather than saying ‘of course!’ they’re more likely to ask where you want
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