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Funny Women Awards Final 2023
28/09/2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST
Get ready to witness the best acts handpicked from hundreds of talented entrants at the 2023 Funny Women Awards!
This event presents a truly unique opportunity to witness the beginning of some extraordinary careers in comedy. Established in 2003, the Funny Women Awards have become a prominent fixture on the UK’s comedy calendar, and this year marks our 20th anniversary celebration!
The final will be hosted by our ‘Matron’ Jo Brand and feature a headline set from Lorna Rose Treen (Winner 2023).
You’ll have the pleasure of watching the top ten finalists Blank Peng, Charlie Vero-Martin, Hannah Platt, Kate Cheka, Nikola McMurtrie, Rachel Baker, Sascha LO, Su Mi, Tal Davies and Victoria Olsina compete for the prestigious Stage Award, supported by Next Up.
Additionally, we will showcase and present awards for the Comedy Shorts, supported by the London Short Film Festival, as well as the Content Creator, Comedy Writing Award, supported by Sky Studios and the Funny Women Industry Award, supported by The Comedy Crowd.
Each of these winners will take a share of a £5000 prize fund kindly donated by ITV.
The Funny Women Awards have served as a significant launching pad for numerous talented performers. Our esteemed alumni list boasts names like Katherine Ryan, Zoe Lyons, Susan Calman, Kerry Godliman, Sara Pascoe, Bridget Christie, Sarah Millican, Rachel Parris, Desiree Burch, Jayde Adams, and many other successful comedians.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of laughter, talent, and celebration at the Funny Women Awards 2023, as we continue our legacy of discovering and supporting outstanding comedic talent.
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Comedy Shorts Award Entry Requirements
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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