2022 COMEDY SHORTS AWARD SUPPORTED BY LONDON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL LONGLIST ANNOUNCED

The Funny Women Team has worked day and night watching 100’s of Comedy Shorts over the last few months to bring the list of videos down to 20. Here is our longlist including an exceptionally high standard of videos. The longlist represents a variety of eclectic comedy genres. Faced with the ongoing challenge of creating, producing, […]

ANNOUNCING THE STAGE AWARD HEATS SUPPORTED BY NEXTUP COMEDY

The submission videos have been viewed, reviewed and scored by both Funny Women and independent judges.  Thank you for being patient with us, the process took a little longer than expected because so many entries were on the border of being invited to the heats!  We have 12 Virtual heats taking place from the 13th […]

2022 AWARDS REGISTRATION CLOSED, NOW WHAT?

The registration for the Next Up Stage Award, Comedy Writing Award sponsored by Sky Studios and Comedy Shorts Award supported by LSFF closed for 2022. Due to high entrant numbers, we have had a look and revised our dates and timelines. Put it this way, a 10 page script takes approximately 16-18 mins to read […]

WE DECLARE REGISTRATION FOR THE 2022 FUNNY WOMEN AWARDS: OPEN!

Registration is now open for the 2022 Funny Women Awards! The search is on to find the next Funny Women Awards winners and we have space for you, whether you’re a comedy performer, aspiring writer, filmmaker, or Content Creator, the Funny Women Awards celebrate, support, and showcase your talent! If you’re planning on entering our Stage Award then we […]

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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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