Rebecca Adams

Becks is an Australian, quirky, witty, and outspoken presenter and comedian who currently hosts a podcast called So This Is Adulting.Broadcasting and improvised comedy has been in Becks life since she was a teenager but she has always wanted to make people laugh ever since she was a child. Becks started her career in media as a producer in Australia working in both radio and television.At 25 she decided to take flight from the shores of Oz and head to Blighty. A friend suggested her quirky and overly positive personality wouldn’t fit in with the Brits and despite him being right, she still aims to crack the average Brit. Since the move she has worked for places like ITV, Wireless group, Global, worked directly with talent in entertainment and also contributed in some quirky-comedy routines.Her skills include presenting, writing, producing, doing voice overs and comedy. Rebecca is to be described as the love child of Lucille Ball and Mr Bean.

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The Honest Truth: Friendships

16/05/2022

With shows like Sex and The City we are taught that friendships are forever, but that’s not always the case. Losing a friendship can be as difficult as a breakup. In fact, it is a breakup in some case, isn’t it? Some of my friendships have lasted as long as one of Kim Kardashian’s marriages.

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Are you a budding Director? Producer? Screenwriter? Are you collaborating with friends to make a funny video? Then we are looking for YOU!

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.

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2021 Funny Women Awards Prizes

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