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Funny Women

Saturday 26 March @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM GMT

Tickets £12 – Book here

We’re filling the house again at Brighton’s best and brightest comedy venue, Komedia. As always we will feature the newest and most exciting female stand-up in the UK, from the Funny Women Awards and beyond!

This month our host Sharlin Jahan is joined by Am Stubberfield, Alex Beighton, Sharon Wanjohi, Izzy Askwith, and headliner Yuriko Kotani!

“This comedy show provides something for everyone! […] perfect for an intimate evening of laughter” Broadway Baby

Established in 2003, the Funny Women Awards have proven to be a launchpad for many talented performers – come and find out for yourself!

Doors open at 7.30pm, showtime is at 8pm

KOMEDIA BRIGHTON
44-47 Gardner Street
Brighton
BN1 1UN

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Comedy Shorts Award Entry Requirements

The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.

Funny Women NextUp…Comedy Shorts Award

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.

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