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…

Meet Our Shortlist: Content Creator Award 2023

The Funny Women Awards Comedy Content Creator.

vote here Like Steve Jobs or Columbo used to say…..”Just one more thing!” Voting is now OPEN for the 2023 Content Creator Award. The winner will be announced at our live final. The Funny Women Content Creator award has been run entirely by public nomination. Your votes have been tallied and these are the  creators […]

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 COMEDY WRITING AWARD SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED! 

The 2023 Funny Women Comedy Writing Award received an extraordinary number of scripts this year so it’s been a challenge to read them all and get to this stage! We have now selected our shortlist which has an incredible range of styles, subjects, and scenarios to put in front of our judging panel. The top 10 […]

ANNOUNCING THE 2023 STAGE AWARD SEMI FINALISTS SUPPORTED BY NEXTUP COMEDY

Thank you for being patient with us again, the process took a little longer than expected because we had to process all the comments and scores from our judges and check everything is in order!  We’re pleased to reveal, those invited through to the semi-finals of the Stage Award supported by Next Up are: Abbie Edwards […]

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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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