How to Have Fun at Work
24/03/2021
Do you have fun at work? I spent years working as a public relations and marketing consultant before I created Funny Women…
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Do you have fun at work? I spent years working as a public relations and marketing consultant before I created Funny Women…
Every year at this time I feel the panic rising. So much to do and so many brilliant events celebrating International Women’s Day.
Lockdown has put us all to the test in ways we’d never considered possible. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, if you’re locked down with your loved ones 24/7, has it impacted on your relationships?
When you start out in comedy, you are asked to perform your ‘best five minutes’. So, why don’t we tackle lockdown life in the same way?
I’ve been watching the next stage of London Hughes’s career take flight on Netflix over the Christmas period, and reflecting on what success looks like in the world of comedy.
I’ve heard a lot of people in the entertainment and special events industry, describe how they feel about not being able to work as a form of bereavement.
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