Why I’m not a ******* comedian!

It’s Twixmas. That time between the seasonal festivities and a celebration of another new year. It’s also when many of us review our options.

Review: The Big Comedy Conference

In a world where creative women are often freelance, networking events have become an essential part of life. But, before attending, I am always thinking, will it be a comfortable friendly space? Will the atmosphere feel safe and inclusive?  Case in point: The BGC Pro Big Comedy Conference is an annual London event, geared towards […]

Q&A : Siblings, Dreamweavers

After a completely sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run, Siblings are bringing their most raucous show yet, Dreamweavers, to London’s Soho Theatre.

Maddy and Marina Bye are back as SIBLINGS with a deliriously funny sketch comedy. The award-winning comedy duo and IRL sisters have also just announced their tour across UK and Europe, kicking off in 2026.

Read @siblingscomedy Q&A on our website!

You are cordially invited to Rosalie Minnitt’s ‘Clementine & Friends Christmas’

By popular demand (hers), you are cordially invited to ‘Clementine & Friends Christmas’ at the estate of the Pleasance, London on the tenth day of December, in the year of Two Thousand and Twenty Five. Rosalie Minnitt, Funny Women Comedy Shorts Award winner 2025, brings her acclaimed character comedy creation, Lady Clementine, to the stage to lead the assembled […]

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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.

If you need further information please contact us here