Tash Snaith

As a writer and reviewer for Funny Women, it’s safe to say Tash is obsessed with all things comedy. When she’s not talking about comedy, or how great women are in general, she’s probably planning a ridiculous immersive event, researching her next holiday, or eating something sweet.

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From the Funny Women Team
November gig guide

November Gig Guide

And as of Friday, we are into November, and you know what that means: it’s getting chillier, the moon is out at 4pm, and the internet has decided

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october gig guide

October Gig Guide

Ghosts and ghouls! October has officially arrived, which means the leaves are crunchy, the matcha lattes are scary pricey, and spooky season is upon us. We’ve lined up

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September 2024 Gig Guide Comedians

September Gig Guide

September signals the start of a new term, a fresh set of pencils, and most importantly, catching the comedy shows you missed at the Fringe on their various

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Isobel Rogers

Review: Isobel Rogers, How to be Content

Isobel Rogers brings her debut hour show How to Be Content to the Fringe festival this year.  Rogers is a singer songwriter comedian who throughout her show, armed with her guitar, shoulders the burden of being a hyper millennial.

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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