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Pop Up Comedy Workshop – Boston, USA

Lynne Parker, founder of Funny Women is in Boston, USA for one day only.  She is collaborating with Robin Golinski founder of Boston Comedy Chicks and Executive Communication Coach to offer this workshop and networking opportunity at Laugh Boston.

  • Bring your current rough material to hone and perfect in this collaborative workshop.
  • Practice delivering from the big stage.
  • Receive invaluable coaching feedback on your timing, non verbal and verbal delivery.  
  • Learn how to translate your material for gigs in Europe.  
  • Find out what the opportunities are in Europe and beyond.

There’s an insatiable demand for diverse perspectives and new talent in comedy.  As the world becomes more complicated, demand for a good laugh for entertainment or to improve your personal and professional interactions.

Bring your unique perspective and let us help you shine!

March 30 @ 3:00 pm 5:30 pm USA/Boston

$75
Laugh Boston
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
United States

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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