THE GLITTER PROJECT – MENTORING MEETUP BRISTOL

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 St Paul's Road, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom

Our Mentoring Meetups and Open Mic events are a part of The Glitter Project – A Safe Place supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Join us for some informal networking, fun and games, plus first-hand advice from visiting experts who’ve all ‘been there, done that’ in some capacity. We all […]

Free

THE GLITTER PROJECT – OPEN MIC BRISTOL

The Bristol Improv Theatre 50 St Paul's Road, Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom

This booking page is for ordering tickets to watch the Open Mic held after the Bristol Glitter Project Mentoring Meetup. You do not need to book tickets if you're already attending the Meetup. To book a spot at our Glitter Project Open Mic South West in Bristol please email southwest@funnywomen.co.uk and put GLITTER PROJECT OPEN MIC in […]

Free

THE GLITTER PROJECT – MENTORING MEETUP MEDWAY

Playopolis 2 Star Hill, Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom

Our Mentoring Meetups and Open Mic events are part of The Glitter Project – A Safe Place supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Join us for some informal networking, fun and games, plus first-hand advice from visiting experts who’ve all ‘been there, done that’ in some capacity. We all know […]

Free

THE GLITTER PROJECT – MENTORING MEETUP BRIGHTON

Komedia Brighton 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, Brighton, United Kingdom

Our Mentoring Meetups and Open Mic events are part of The Glitter Project – A Safe Place supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Join us for some informal networking, fun and games, plus first-hand advice from visiting experts who’ve all ‘been there, done that’ in some capacity. We all know how […]

Free

THE GLITTER PROJECT – MENTORING MEETUP BIRMINGHAM

Stirchley Baths Bourneville Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Our Mentoring Meetups and Open Mic events are a part of  The Glitter Project supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Join us for some informal networking, fun and games, plus first-hand advice from visiting experts who’ve all ‘been there, done that’ in some capacity. We all know how challenging […]

Free

THE GLITTER PROJECT – OPEN MIC MEDWAY

Playopolis 2 Star Hill, Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom

This booking page is for ordering tickets to watch the Open Mic held after the Medway Glitter Project Mentoring Meetup. You do not need to book tickets if you're already attending the Meetup. To book a spot at our Glitter Project Open Mic in Medway please email medway@funnywomen.co.uk and put GLITTER PROJECT OPEN MIC in the header. […]

Free

THE GLITTER PROJECT – OPEN MIC BIRMINGHAM

Stirchley Baths Bourneville Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

This booking page is for ordering tickets to watch the Open Mic held after the Birmingham Glitter Project Mentoring Meetup. You do not need to book tickets if you're already attending the Meetup. To book a spot at our Glitter Project Open Mic in Birmingham please email birmingham@funnywomen.co.uk and put GLITTER PROJECT OPEN MIC in the header. […]

Free

THE GLITTER PROJECT – OPEN MIC BRIGHTON

Komedia Brighton 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, Brighton, United Kingdom

This booking page is for ordering tickets to watch the Open Mic held after the Brighton Glitter Project Mentoring Meetup. You do not need to book tickets if you’re already attending the Meetup. To book a spot at our Glitter Project Open Mic in Brighton please email brighton@funnywomen.com and put GLITTER PROJECT OPEN MIC in the header. This event […]

Free
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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