How many feminists does it take to change a lightbulb? This article is about what happens when two feminists meet at a comedy workshop…hint: they haven’t changed any lightbulb (yet)!
I always have a little panic when I think about time and how much of it has passed since I’ve first done something. It happened again today when, to write this, I realised I first started working with Funny Women over three years ago.
Last December, I was invited to the premiere of Wonder Woman 84, and due to the well-described pandemic time warp effect, I’ve only just got around to writing about it.
If you know me, you know I love sex! I love having it, reading about it, watching it and as it turns out, I also love hearing about it!
In a year in which we have all had to pivot online, it’s refreshing to see so many people kept creating in the mediums that were available to
Last Wednesday of June means this is the last of my Pride features at Funny Women for this year. I’ll keep being queer and occasionally writing here, but
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
