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14/09/2015
Find me the ‘Old News of the Week Klaxon’ – several new studies report that women are more likely to fall in love with a man who makes
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Find me the ‘Old News of the Week Klaxon’ – several new studies report that women are more likely to fall in love with a man who makes
When you drink a lot of coffee on a daily basis, this has the added side effect of considerable mug ownership. In my kitchen cupboard, the huddle of
I sometimes wonder how many times we’ll have to debunk the opinion that you can’t be both pretty and funny. Pure & Weary, a female comedy duo from
Ladies. I have just had a very disconcerting experience that I need to talk to someone about. Please bear with me. Here I am, busily working away at
Let’s get one thing out of the way. We shouldn’t be in a position where we have to section off and commandeer part of the Edinburgh Fringe as
Well, I suppose you’d expect him to. After all, he has just directed the movie Trainwreck with the very funny Amy Schumer. And his previous film credits include
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