We are in that strange time between Christmas and New Year called ‘Betwixtmas’ or the ‘Festive Perenium’, when doing anything Christmassy now seems faintly depressing at the best of times.
Today we published our predictions for the comedy world in 2021, we brought up topics such as accessibility, surreal comedy and flyers being consigned to the dustbin forever. You’ll note what we didn’t predict was more women comedians being booked on panel shows.
In an interview with Australia’s Stellar magazine, Michael Parkinson managed to pivot a question about men’s emotions into an answer concerning his belief that men have a better sense of humour than women.
This week saw the publication of writer, actor and producer Anneka Harry’s latest book Lady Sidekick, a study of 50 tired tropes for women in popular culture, accompanied
In Out of Her Mind comedian and writer, Sara Pascoe takes us down the rabbit hole. We all know when friends and family make life-changing (for them) announcements
Kajillionaire is the latest film from acclaimed writer/director Miranda July, starring Debra Winger as Theresa Dyne, Richard Jenkins as Robert Dyne and Evan Rachel Wood as Old Dolio
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
