Tag: Finalists

Massive Dad 2.0: Step Up 2 Massive Dad

This show demonstrates the importance of good production values is when it comes to sketch comedy. Slick, synchronised and well crafted, the three members of Massive Dad each have their defined roles within the troupe and their status fully established. This leaves the audience in no doubt that they are in for a fun filled, […]

Funny Women Awards – The Finalists so far…

We are fast approaching the Funny Women Awards 2015 final on Wednesday 23rd September, we still have one more semi-final to go on in Edinburgh at the Voodoo Rooms on Friday 14th August but we now have the list of finalists and wildcards from the London and Brighton semi-finals! There have been some fabulous acts […]

Funny Women Awards- All the winners and finalists ever

We’ve had the great pleasure of seeing some great comedy acts pass through the Funny Women Awards, and you can check out the full list of past winners and finalists right here. –2021– Stage Award Lara Ricote *Winner* Bronwyn Sweeney *Runner Up*Ola Labib *Runner Up* Abby WambaughAmelia StubberfieldBeau HollandCaitlin PowellLouisa KeightNatalie Bellingham Comedy Writing Award […]

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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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