Tag: Film

Amy Schumer’s no Trainwreck

I have been a fan of Amy Schumer’s for a while, due to her TV show Inside Amy Schumer and, more recently her hilarious speech at the Glamour Awards where, upon receiving the Trailblazer of the Year Award she announced “I’m 160lb and I can catch a dick any time I want!” to raucous laughter […]

Sex, Drugs & Cassette Tape

The Diary of a Teenage Girl has already caused controversy, having earned itself a certificate 18 despite being about a 15 year old girl and when it is released in cinemas tomorrow I expect it will kick up yet more controversy. The 18 certificate is a mistake because this film ought to be made as […]

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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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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