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Two of our favourite leading ladies from the US have announced pilots for future broadcast on NBC. Both are from the cast of Parks & Rec: Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones. They’ll also each take up the ‘executive producer’ role for their shows. Amy’s comedy has yet to be given a name. (Feel free to […]

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler are Sisters

This December Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are finally united in sisterhood in new comedy film Sisters. Directed by Pitch Perfect’s Jason Moore the film tells the story of two disconnected sisters who are summoned home to clean out their childhood bedroom before their parents sell the family house.  Hoping to to recapture their glory days, […]

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Sisters in film

Long time best friends Amy Poehler and Tina Fey have been through a lot together. From co-anchoring SNL’s Weekend Update , to impersonating presidential candidates side by side and featuring in films together. This December they finally hit the big screen as sisters. Sisters is co-produced by Tina and stars the pair as siblings who are tasked with […]

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Comedy Shorts Award Entry Requirements

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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

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