ANNOUNCING THE 2023 STAGE AWARD SEMI FINALISTS SUPPORTED BY NEXTUP COMEDY

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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
Aisha Amanduri
Alex Beighton
Alina Sharipova
Ally Ryan
Alyssa Virji
Amy Webber
Anna Beth
Ariane Anantaputri
Avital Ash
Blank Peng
Caroline Madds
Charlie Vero-Martin
Charlotte McEvoy
Emily Higginson
Farah Sharp
Hannah Platt
Heleana Blackwell
Holly Ludlow
Joanna Surowiec
Karola Woods
Kate Cheka
Kate Robb
Kimberly Policella
Kimberly Rose
Laura Walsh
Lauren Coates
Lauren Smith
Liz Bains
Lou Taylor
Maddy Smedley
Mara Joy
Marty Gleeson
Niamh Curran
Nikola McMurtrie
Rachel Baker
Sadbh Peters
Sam Fraser
Sandra Tiitson
Sascha LO
Sophie Garrad
Su Mi
Tal Davies
Tegan Marlow
Tej Dhutia
Victoria Olsina
Victoria Shortley
Vix Leyton

Thanks to all those of you who registered for this prestigious Award and it was a pleasure to watch all of the submissions. The standard was high and this made our decision process harder than ever.

Please don’t be disheartened if you didn’t get through – there is always next year. We look forward to witnessing your continued growth as performers, writers and creators and we are developing our ongoing outreach programme to support your progress. Check out our Patreon platform where we share more knowledge, reviews, discounts and more to improve your comedy journey.

Keep up to date with the process of the 2023 Funny Women Awards with some key dates for your diaries here.

The culmination of this semi-final stage of the competition will be the announcement of the 10 Finalists, which is scheduled for Tuesday, 5th September.

GOOD LUCK!

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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

The deadline for registration for the Comedy Shorts Award has passed.

If you need further information please contact us here