Kate Stone

Kate Stone is the editor of Funny Women and an award-winning script writer. She has written comedy sketches for the BBC’s 100 Women project and created the Funny Women Awards Comedy Shorts category.

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From the Funny Women Team

Sikisa: Life of the Party

Sikisa is having a house party and we’re all invited, if you buy a ticket. The South London comedian is the perfect hostess and works hard to make everyone feel welcome, which is not to say this show is all sweetness and light, oh no no no some home truths come out tonight about race, sexism, Brexit, and Hannah. 

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Alice Brine: Brinestorm

ADHD seems to be this year’s hot topic at the Fringe, with a few comedians focusing on it in their shows. Alice Brine was diagnosed aged 15 but, unexpectedly (or maybe it should be expected, we are talking about ADHD after all), does not particularly dwell on her diagnosis…

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Esther Manito: #NotAllMen

Good grief, in her new show #NotAllMen Esther Manito is not messing around. You are going to hear some home truths, particularly if you’re in a heterosexual relationship. In fact, while Esther has very good reasons for naming her show #NotAllMen she could also have gone for #AreTheStraightsOK?

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Norris & Parker: Sirens

Okay, so, Norris & Parker, much like the Sirens they named their shows after, are quite mysterious. They sing, they can now offer drama therapy (or one of them can), they can do all the accents, they even have signature black catsuits…

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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.

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