Funny Features 2024/25

Application Terms & Conditions

All applications must be submitted online via My SMASH Media’s application portal. 

If you require to submit your application in another format, such as video or audio, please contact Grace.Feinmann@GlasgowFilm.org 

To be eligible for Funny Features, you must apply as a creative team which includes a producer and writer (or writer/director). You can apply if you already have a director attached, but they cannot participate in the lab sessions. We cannot accept applications from individuals.

Applicants must also meet the below criteria:

• The project genre must be a comedy, and this includes sub-genres such as Romantic Comedy, Drama Comedy and Horror Comedy. Comedy must be central to the overall theme of the project. 

• The project must be the producer or writer’s (or writer/directors) first or second feature

• Project must have a completed first draft script 

• Project team must comprise of a producer and writer (writer/director is also eligible)

• The maximum number of producers attached to the project for participation is two

• The maximum number of writers (or writer/directors) attached to the project for participation is two

• Producer(s) or Writer(s) must match one of the below minimum experience criteria:

• Made at least three short films, two of which must have been commissioned

• Made at least two short films (one commissioned) and have one TV Credit as a writer or producer

• Have at least two TV credits as a writer or producer

Applications close on Thursday 21 August 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. 

By applying to Funny Features, applicants agree for their email and submission documents to be shared with the judging panel and Glasgow Film Festival team. Applicants also agree to be added to My SMASH Media’s newsletter email mailing list, from which they can unsubscribe at any time.