Scripting my Theatre Future
14/07/2017
If someone had told me a few years ago that I would be just weeks away from putting on my own theatre production I’d have laughed in their
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If someone had told me a few years ago that I would be just weeks away from putting on my own theatre production I’d have laughed in their
Comedian Twayna Mayne has been performing since 2010 and made it on to various ‘ones to watch’ lists and competition finals before bringing her highly anticipated debut hour,
Dawn French is turning 60 and to mark this birthday she is releasing a new non-fiction book Me. You: A Diary, her first since 2008’s Dear Fatty. Dawn’s
If you have ever been accused of being a little intense in a relationship, then you will love comedian and actress Rachel Jackson’s show Bunny Boiler! Rachel is
Fans of political comedy need look no further than former Labour adviser to Harriet Harman and Ed Miliband, Ayesha Hazarika! After the success of her Tales from the Pink
Rose Bretécher’s memoir Pure is to be adapted into a six part a comedy drama for Channel 4. The show will tell the story of a young woman
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