Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine

Clementine character with mic

Fresh from a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, Rosalie Minnitt brings her debut hour Clementine for a week-long stint at Soho Theatre. Read on to hear what Funny Women thought of the show…

Lucy Beaumont: The Trouble & Strife!

Lucy Beaumont

Lucy Beaumont is currently on her second UK wide tour, with her show The Trouble & Strife!, after appearing on the most recent Taskmaster and writing and starring in the sitcom Meet the Richardsons.

Funny Women Awards Final: Review

Kate Cheka on stage

20 years of Funny Women! Not too shabby, is it? This year’s Funny Women Awards Final, took place on Thursday evening at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London and I’m still reeling!

Kate Berlant: Kate

Kate Berlant’s show Kate, running for a full month at Soho Theatre, has all the glitz and glamour of a west end/Broadway show, complete with merch, a mini Kate museum and a ‘kate-cessions’ stand (genius).

Lindsey Santoro: Pink Tinge

Much like Lindsey’s hair, stage props and show title are all unapologetic in their pink-ness, brummy comic Lindsey Santoro in her comedy show Pink Tinge is a loud, blast of energy, that overall, is unapologetically herself. If I had to describe Santoro in 3 words, they would be: quick, crude and humble. The latter is immediately obvious from the off; as we enter the show, Santoro is there, on the ground, seating and greeting the audience with a friendly ‘alright bab?’ in between spurts of her (iconic at this point) loud cackle.

Lou Wall: Lou Wall Vs The Internet

Melbourne based comic Lou Wall’s show Lou Wall vs The Internet is nothing short of a riot – an immaculately crafted one at that – with not a single second wasted. It’s a chaotic, mile-a-minute, 4th wall breaking invitation into Wall’s mind, specifically, her complex relationship with the internet, and her best friend (which, to be clear, are two separate things).

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Comedy Shorts Award Entry Requirements

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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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