Alternatives to housework
13/10/2015
Kudos to you if you’re the type who loves to clean the house. This is an enthusiasm that my Mum clearly didn’t pass down to me. She polishes,
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Kudos to you if you’re the type who loves to clean the house. This is an enthusiasm that my Mum clearly didn’t pass down to me. She polishes,
Some people (I say ‘some people’ – mainly writers) have a font that they prefer typing in. I’ve quite liked both Calibri and Century Gothic for a long
Yeah, I became one of the ‘boomerang kids’ this month. I shoved everything I own into double-walled cardboard boxes and did the boomerang shuffle. The bright lights and
Ever thought back to a time when you were younger and just… cringed? You’ll feel the second-hand 20-something awkwardness when you watch Chewing Gum. It’s a new female-led
Infomercials. A word that makes me instantly suspicious, it has to be said. I’ve never been a fan of those glib, 20-minute long ads that try to convince
I can’t think of any comedy festival that has a narwhal as a mascot. At least, I couldn’t until I heard about Montreal’s Ladyfest. With a mix of
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
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