Scottish actor, writer and comedian Nikola was one of the 10 2023 Stage Award finalists, impressing the judges with her musical and alternative character comedy.
20 years of Funny Women! Not too shabby, is it? This year’s Funny Women Awards Final, took place on Thursday evening at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London and I’m still reeling!
For those of you who were there in person at the Bloombury Theatre for last night’s Funny Women Awards final, there was a comical moment when our Awards Director, Alex Rochford, stood behind me while I delivered my annual ‘manifesto’ and then cut me short.
On Sunday 23rd September BBC Radio 4 broadcast 20 Years of Funny Women, celebrating 20 years of the Funny Women Awards. The show, which is
The Funny Women Comedy Industry Award supported by The Comedy Crowd is an industry nominated award, created to recognise the unsung heroines working tirelessly behind the
We are delighted to announce the top three finalists for this year’s 2023 Funny Women Comedy Writing Award supported by Sky Studios! Chloe Partridge –
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