Youngest and Funniest
30/01/2015
When it was reported that the youngest sibling in a family is usually the funniest, I was over the moon. I’m the youngest of three. This news validates
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When it was reported that the youngest sibling in a family is usually the funniest, I was over the moon. I’m the youngest of three. This news validates
Next month (February 2015), comedy channel Dave is running a festival in Leicester. One of the events is a pun contest – the UK Pun Championship, no less.
In a way, she already is – we’re thrilled to find out that Sandi Toksvig has just been named President of ‘Women of the Year’. The Women of
It’s 2015 now – something I’m still getting used to – and even my parents joke about how I’m rapidly approaching 30. Getting older doesn’t bother me. What
The impact that the show ‘Girls’ has had on female comedy in a relatively short space of time is worth commenting on. The Telegraph did just that this
The impact that the show ‘Girls’ has had on female comedy in a relatively short space of time is worth commenting on. The Telegraph did just that this
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