Our longest standing and most successful comedy night, Funny Women Live in Brighton, takes place at Komedia Brighton, showcasing the very best in new female identifying and non binary comedy talent. Featuring acts from the Funny Women Awards, the professional circuit and nurturing new and upcoming talent. February's line up is hosted by Kate McGann with […]
As this is our Brighton ‘finale’ for this phase of The Glitter Project, we have curated a very special event as part of the BRIGHTON FRINGE featuring an INDUSTRY PANEL with experts covering comedy production, performance, media, mental health and wellbeing. The panel will be hosted by regional producer Kate McGann, with guests including Funny Women founder, Lynne Parker, Gina […]
This booking page is for ordering tickets to watch the Open Mic held after the Brighton Glitter Project Mentoring Meetup. You do not need to book tickets if you’re already attending the Meetup. To book a spot at our Glitter Project Open Mic in Brighton please email brighton@funnywomen.com and put GLITTER PROJECT OPEN MIC in the header. This event […]
Our longest standing and most successful comedy night, Funny Women Live in Brighton, takes place at Komedia Brighton, showcasing the very best in new female identifying and non binary comedy talent. Featuring acts from the Funny Women Awards, the professional circuit and nurturing new and upcoming talent. June's line up is hosted by Grace Mulvey with […]
Funny Women Live in Brighton is proud to present two extra special evenings of Edinburgh Previews on 12th and 26th July starting at 7:30pm. You will get to see four full shows of our brilliantly talented Funny Women Awards alumni who are now all at the top of their comedy game! We are thrilled to […]
Funny Women Live in Brighton is proud to present two extra special evenings of Edinburgh Previews on 12th and 26th July starting at 7:30pm. You will get to see four full shows of our brilliantly talented Funny Women Awards alumni who are now all at the top of their comedy game! Saturday 26th July we […]
Our longest standing and most successful comedy night, Funny Women Live in Brighton, takes place at Komedia Brighton, showcasing the very best in new female identifying and non binary comedy talent. Featuring acts from the Funny Women Awards, the professional circuit and nurturing new and upcoming talent. September's line up is hosted by Naomi Godfrey with […]
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
