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Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry
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Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry Light in Motion Short Film Competition
Foyle Film Festival’s Light In Motion (LIM) competition is Northern Ireland's only Oscar® and BAFTA accredited short film competition, showcasing a diverse programme of homegrown and international short films.
Entries for 2026 are open:
Regular deadline — Monday 8 June 2026
Late deadline — Monday 10 August 2026
Extended deadline — Monday 7 September 2026
Northern Ireland's longest running film festival.
Established in 1987 and led by Nerve Centre, Foyle Film Festival is Northern Ireland's longest running film festival. Learn more.
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