This year we’ve made ONES TO WATCH a more select group. We’ve handpicked from the 2019 Funny Women Stage Award semi-finalists, who, while they didn’t make it to the final this year, we expect to be future winners!
In no particular order our 2019 Ones to Watch are:
Simone Belshaw
Mary O’Connell
Jessie Nixon
Grace Mulvey
Alice Brine
Sikisa
Krystal Evans
Theresa Livingston
Caity Burke
Jenny Collier
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Just over a year ago, I had an itch. Not the contagious kind where you find yourself in the pharmacy showing off an angry, red patch of skin on some obscure part of your body to some unsuspecting young fella who is suddenly questioning his life choices.
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We were overwhelmed by the response to last year’s Funny Women Awards and, with over 2,000 entries and nominations, it’s important for us to consider what resources and support we need. So we’re asking for a little help from you.
The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.
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
