2023 Funny Women Awards Winners Announced!

The Grand Final of the Funny Women Awards was back with a bang for 2023 at the Bloomsbury Theatre. It was hosted by Jo Brand and headlined by Lorna Rose Treen, winner of the coveted Funny Women Stage Award and Comedy Shorts in 2022, this was an occasion to remember!

SEPTEMBER GIG GUIDE

September signals back to school, the start of a new season (in London’s case, the official start of summer 2023 in delightful 32 degree heat), and end of Fringe madness for another year. What better way to get in the September spirit than booking in some fantastic comedy shows, and of course, hearing all about our Funny Women Awards 2023…

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2023 STAGE AWARD SUPPORTED BY NEXT UP COMEDY.

The judging is over. The spreadsheet is saved. The scores are set. 10 finalists will compete in-person at the Stage Award final, hosted by Jo Brand with a headline set from Lorna Rose Treen (Winner 2022), on Thursday 28th September at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London. TICKETS HERE. In our search for the 10 acts to go through to final of the […]

2023 AWARDS REGISTRATION CLOSED, NOW WHAT?

The registration period for the Stage Award, Comedy Writing Award, and Comedy Shorts Award has come to a close for 2023, and we couldn’t be happier with the overwhelming response we’ve received! We’ve received an incredible number of entries across these three disciplines, spanning an impressive 23 countries. It’s a true testament to our 20th […]

THE STAGE IS SET FOR 2022 FUNNY WOMEN AWARDS

Our biggest event of the year, the Funny Women Awards Gala Final sponsored by Sky Studios, is set to take place on Thursday 29th September at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre hosted by Thanyia Moore. The Awards will also be streamed online via NextUp Comedy. Our Awards are a unique opportunity to see the start of some […]

2022 COMEDY SHORTS AWARD SUPPORTED BY LSFF SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED!

The standard of entries across this year’s Comedy Shorts Award has been the usual high standard. We had a real skirmish in the Judges room but we are delighted with our Top 10 shortlist! Each of the videos on the shortlist represent a variety of genres, styles and topics, and and the panel of Judges are going to not only […]

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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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