Tag: Brighton Fringe

Brighton Breezy at our Comedy Academy

Sorry about the pun, but it was very windy. My own fringe hasn’t quite recovered from the blustery weather that kicked off the Brighton Fringe this month. We spent most of our Bank Holiday weekend at the One Church in the centre of Brighton, putting ladies through their comedy paces as part of our first […]

Comedy Academy will cure election fever

Brighton Pier

Want the perfect antidote to all the feverish hype in the run up to the General Election?  Already feeling overdosed on party politics and leadership debates?  If you want to hear your own voice instead, then pack your comedy bucket and spade now and join us at the seaside over the May bank holiday for […]

Custard Pies are on the menu at Brighton Fringe

Now that registration for the Funny Women Awards is officially open for the 13th year running (woohoo!), we’ve put together a merry band of talented and inspirational funny experts to share their insider comedy knowledge, and help find your comedy mojo in Brighton this weekend. We’re all about celebrating the different types of humour we […]

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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

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

If you need further information please contact us here