Funny Women Live in Dublin: Review

The main room of Whelan’s pub on Wexford Street is packed with comedy fans eager to be entertained at Funny Women Ireland – Live in Dublin.

Podcast: Erin McGathy – Witches and Dogs

Witches and Dogs begins next week at the Dublin Fringe starring Erin McGathy and Ben Seeder. Erin met up with Catherine, our Irish producer to discuss the show and her experiences of 15 years of acting, improv and comedy. Tickets and show information available at Dublin Fringe  Facebook event page Follow Erin on Twitter

Podcast: Marise Gaughn – Drowning

Marise Gaughn presents her tragic and funny show, Drowning, at the Dublin Fringe next week. Our Irish Producer, Catherine met up with her to find out about the show, her process and her biggest setbacks. Tickets and show information available at Dublin Fringe Facebook event page Follow Marise on Twitter

Podcast: Áine Gallagher – Making Sense

Aine Gallagher, queen of off-beat, spoje to our Irish producer Catherine about her preperation for her Dublin Fringe Show, Making Sense. Tickets and show information available at Dublin Fringe. Follow Aine on Twitter    

Podcast: Lauren Larkin – Dublin Fringe

This week, Irish producer Catherine Royle, met up with Lauren Larkin ahead of her comedy theatre performance of Split Ends at The Dublin Fringe. Listen here to find out more about Lauren’s upcoming show in Bewleys Cafe Theatre. Tickets and show description available at Dublin Fringe. Split Ends Facebook event. Follow Lauren on Twitter.

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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.

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