You may know Lulu Popplewell from her, arguably pivotal, role in Love Actually. Or maybe her comments, years later, about the 20-year-old film. I like to think the woman on the front row wearing a lobster-patterned dress was a super-fan, she certainly spent the whole show like the rest of us, on the edge of her seat.
There are plenty of comedy rules ripe for being turned on their heads, from ‘sad bit at the 40 minute mark’ to the idea a show must be an hour long. The one device I didn’t expect to be thrown out the window was the element of surprise. Instead of embarking on a journey with a twist end, Hagen opens by holding up a pad with the entire show structure written on it.
Chloe Petts is angry. If you, like me, have seen Petts perform before, this might take you by surprise but the usually very amiable comic was recently informed by her therapist that she has anger issues and for this show, she’s decided to let that anger out and it’s going to be directed at you the audience.
Sikisa recently received a diagnosis of dyslexia. While you can hardly say getting to her 30s without a diagnosis has held her back, having carved out a career in comedy, burlesque and immigration law, this news has caused Sikisa to reflect on her life.
First things first, this is hands down the best show title of the Fringe. In just two words Celya AB manages to evoke her dry, yet whimsical humour and her ability to see things that have been sitting right in front of us this whole time, yet not noticed.
2021 Funny Women Awards runner-up Bronwyn Sweeney’s debut Off-Brand is inspired by her 13 years in advertising, Sweeney can sell anything, but when it comes to self-branding she has no idea.
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.
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