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The Glitter Project – Meet the Mentors at the Fringe – LAUNCH

Date & Time:

August 4 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Cost:

Free

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If you are a funny woman visiting the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time, the Funny Women’s Glitter Project is here to support you. We have a team of mentors, some friendly events and even legal advice if you need it.

Join us in-person for our official launch event at the gorgeous Gleneagles Townhouse over tea, coffee and pastries to get some first-hand advice from our experts who’ve all ‘been there, done that’ in some capacity. We all know how overwhelming it can be at the world’s largest arts festival, particularly if you’re new to comedy.

We will answer some of the most common questions such as:

  • Which shows should I see?
  • Are there open mics I can perform at?
  • Where can I hang out with other comics, get a cheap meal, cry in private?
  • HELP?!!!

 

We’ve clocked up over 20 years of supporting and developing new comedy talent at grassroots with our ground-breaking Awards, workshops, courses and open mic events. Our priority has always been to build confidence in female and non-binary performers, writers and creators to give them the opportunity to pursue comedy careers.

The Glitter Project has been made possible with a BBC Comedy Grant and support from Russells, which has a proud, 50-year history of advising clients in the entertainment industry. Read more about it here.

Our inspiration for The Glitter Project is Jo Fletcher-Cross, one of our non-executive directors and comedian, who was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma brain tumour in summer 2022 on the eve of her Edinburgh debut. With Jo’s blessing we are creating an enduring legacy to encourage those who’ve already established a glittering comedy careers to share it as everybody deserves a ‘bit of glitter’ in their lives.

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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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