She may not be entirely happy with her show title’s shelf life two years since she first named it Transience, or the amount of reading she got done, but Chloe Petts is the “man she always wanted to be”.
Whenever an outstanding young comedian comes along, talking about their identity, their dreams, their fears, someone somewhere will call them ‘the voice of a generation’. For Ania Magliano, that person is Ania Magliano…
Did you know, there are six million cat owners in the UK? This will be just one of the facts I take away from Frankie Thompson’s miraculous debut show Catts, another one being that Andrew Lloyd Webber smells of cat wee (it’s not slander if it’s in a comedy show).
It’s happening! Edinburgh Fringe has finally arrived and weather reports say it’s going to be massive. Part of me still feels like it’s going to disappear into the ether like a mirage as I pass through Newcastle…
July has got to be one of the best comedy months of the calendar — people are excited (read: panicking) about Edinburgh and we’ve got preview shows coming out of our ears.
Well well well, you’re back and so are we. A soft breeze is blowing and there’s something in the air that I can’t quite put my finger on. Is it the daisies blooming in my local cemetery? Is it the black market petrol I have hidden under my bed? Is it fox wee mingled with tonic wine? Who can say?
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
