Probably best known for her role as Susan in Aunty Donna, the only things Michelle Brasier’s show Average Bear has in common with the much loved trio’s show is a high energy and a fast pace that doesn’t waste a second.
Based primarily in Iceland, Kimi Tayler is bringing her new show What Would Kimi Do? to Leicester Comedy Festival. Here she talks to Katerina Partolina Schwartz about her new stand-up
Tik Tok stars Brooke Jones and Holly Kellingray graced us with their sketch hour, Mr Sister, a quirky and clever show which debuted at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre, filled
Last week I saw a fantastic line-up of comedians in support of the charity Women and Children First the Leicester Square Theatre in central London. The organisation focuses on empowering
Do you hear what I hear? It is now officially winter! As we step into Christmas, it’s hard to believe how fast this year has flown by. Although baby, it’s cold outside
Giving voice to her internal thoughts, Holly Hall’s You Wouldn’t Like Me When I’m Angry is a work in progress with solid bones. The characters and plot are sophisticated and
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
