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Funny Women Live in Basel

Date & Time:

May 22 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cost:

€10

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Sparkle Comedy Presents: Funny Women – Comedy Open Mic

Join us for an evening of laughter and empowerment at our inaugural “Funny Women – Comedy Open Mic” event!

Venue: Parterre One, Klybeckstrasse 1b, Basel  

Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2024  

Time: Doors open at 7:30 PM, show starts at 8:00 PM

Why You Should Join:

– Experience an unforgettable evening filled with laughter and entertainment.

– Support talented female comedians ready to showcase their new jokes and creations.

– Be part of a movement that aims to redefine the comedy landscape and promote gender equality.

Sparkle Comedy is committed to empowering female-presenting performers in comedy and creating opportunities for new talents to emerge. By joining us in Basel, you’ll contribute to breaking down barriers and redefining stereotypes, all while enjoying a night out in one of Basel’s premier cultural venues.

Stay Connected:

Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with future events: https://www.instagram.com/sparklecomedyclub/

Calling All Aspiring Comedians:

If you’re a female or female-presenting person wanting to try your hand at comedy, sign up via our Google Form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejyIwABgDlkV7pKCLb-aSP6_Rt6HotWPzQPVfsLkzUkZYPsw/viewform

Support Funny Women:

Funny Women was founded in 2002 by Lynne Parker, based in the UK. It is at the vanguard of nurturing and promoting female comedy talent. Find out more on their website: https://www.funnywomen.com

Follow Funny Women on Instagram for updates and exclusive content: https://www.instagram.com/funnywomen/

Join their Patreon for exclusive content and goodies: https://www.patreon.com/funnywomen

Join us for a night of comedy that’s more than just laughs—it’s a statement. See you there!

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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