Let’s hear it for the Osaka boys
13/06/2016
This week, I went to a comedy show in Osaka! Had to review it for you, of course. Let it not be said my adventures never involve anything
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This week, I went to a comedy show in Osaka! Had to review it for you, of course. Let it not be said my adventures never involve anything
Universal Studios Japan. A place where magic really does happen, especially in the ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ zone: As if I could’ve visited and not done
When you’re in the mood for fast food, Japan never disappoints. The homesick can easily find a McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King or Subway for that artificial taste of
When you think about things you’d really like to do in Japan, what do you think of? Wearing a kimono? Using chopsticks? Using chopsticks while wearing a kimono?
Going to an Oktoberfest any time other than October is strange. Being strange myself, I did just that. It’s May, and here in sunny Osaka it’s in the
After an 11-hour international flight, I wasn’t expecting catching a train in Japan to be the hardest part of the trip. Anyone who’s ever been to London will
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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