Standing Up to be Funny
31/07/2018
Starting out in stand-up comedy is hard, there are plenty of pitfalls and the best comedians will tell you they have fallen into every single one. Material not
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Starting out in stand-up comedy is hard, there are plenty of pitfalls and the best comedians will tell you they have fallen into every single one. Material not
La la la la la, MTV has confirmed that its beloved 90s animated series Daria is up for the reboot treatment. Apparently, this ‘reimagining’ will be called Daria
Lucy Pearman’s debut solo show at Edinburgh Fringe, Maid of Cabbage, was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2017 Lastminute.com Edinburgh Comedy Awards and transferred to Soho Theatre
2017 Funny Women Awards Regional Finalist Maddie Campion is taking her first solo show to Edinburgh Fringe. Although Maddie isn’t technically solo, she’s taking LD, a lovedoll with
Fringe Wives Club have been described by Fest Magazine as “A cult feminist disco not to miss”. Formed by Tessa Waters, Rowena Hutson and Victoria Falconer this trio
The Band, the musical theatre phenomenon from Gary Barlow and the Take That creative team took Edinburgh’s Playhouse by storm on press night. One of the fastest selling shows ever, it played to packed
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