The 2025 Funny Women Awards Grand Final, sponsored by BBC Studios’
Funny Parts, lit up the Bloomsbury Theatre with bold voices, fresh perspectives, and
knockout comedy.
The Funny Women Comedy Industry Award has been created to recognise the unsung heroines working tirelessly behind the scenes in the comedy industry.
After an incredible year of entries, longlists, and shortlists, we are thrilled to reveal the final three Shorts Award and the final three Writing Award nominees who will go forward to the Funny Women Awards Final.
Alex Bertulis-Fernandes Briony Puddepha Florence Poppy Deary Ishbel McLachlan Jennifer Matthews Jo Somner Jodie Irvine Megan Thorne Rosalie Minnitt Rosie McKaig We are thrilled to
Ana Basu Bec Bartley Claire Sullivan Davina Bentley Katy Edelsten Leigh Douglas Maura Campbell Niloufar Lamakan Rachel Tookey Vanessa Hehir We are thrilled to announce
vote closed Megan Thorne Like Steve Jobs or Columbo used to say…..”Just one more thing!” Voting is now OPEN for the 2025 Content Creator Award.
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