Join us for an evening of English Stand-Up Comedy! Featuring one hour of an all-women line-up guaranteed to make you giggle. You can find us in the downstairs private room of the Highlander bar; one of our favorite expat-friendly hangs in Paris. We're here on the third Tuesday of every month with a brand new lineup of hilarious […]
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This is a great introduction for those new to stand up or an ideal opportunity to reclaim your comedy ‘mojo’. Lynne Parker, the founder of Funny Women, has been running her comedy workshops since 2009 and we’ve witnessed the genesis of many comedy careers here at Funny Women through our Awards and community events. Hundreds […]
FUNNY WOMEN hosted by CHATTERBOXX Little Whelan’s • Mon 19th June 2023 Funny Women is a leading female comedy community. Since 2002, its founder Lynne Parker has worked hard to create a vibrant, collaborative community of like-minded women. The Funny Women Awards have launched a few comedy headliners along the way. The annual awards continue to […]
This is the ideal opportunity to reclaim your comedy ‘mojo’ and a great introduction for those new to stand up. Lynne Parker, the founder of Funny Women, has been running her comedy workshops since 2009 and we’ve witnessed the genesis of many comedy careers here at Funny Women through our Awards and community events. Hundreds […]
We’re filling the house again at Brighton’s best and brightest comedy venue, Komedia. As always we will feature the newest and most exciting female stand-up in the UK, from the Funny Women Awards and beyond! Line up TBC “This comedy show provides something for everyone! perfect for an intimate evening of laughter” Broadway Baby
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
