Film
Film is a huge part of Nerve Centre. We make, produce and screen films through our many projects.
Nerve Cinema
Film fanatic? Art house addict? With our Nerve Cinema programme we bring the best in modern movies.
New upgrades at Nerve Centre allow us to host the most acclaimed contemporary titles on our cinema screens in pristine conditions before home release. From international voices to Irish artists, we also share revisits to beloved classics.
Keep up to date with our regular programme and stay tuned for further announcements.
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Foyle Film Festival
Foyle Film Festival is Northern Ireland's only Oscar® and BAFTA-affiliated film festival.
Since 1987, the festival has been the city's biggest celebration of cinema, attracting guests like Richard E Grant, Danny Boyle, Julie Christi and Brendan Gleeson.
The festival also delivers screenings and workshops throughout the year, including the Reel Lives programme and educational and outreach screenings.
Foyle Film Festival is funded by the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen and by Derry City and Strabane District Council.
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Light in Motion Short Film Competition
Filmmakers can enter their films under three competition categories: Best Irish Short; Best International Short; and Best Animated Short.
Winners of the Light in Motion Awards qualify for consideration in the Live Action and Animated Short Film categories of the Academy Awards® without needing the standard theatrical run. Foyle Film Festival is also an IMDb Qualifying Festival, granting all eligible film submissions a fast-tracked title page on IMDb.com.
Foyle Film Festival Light in Motion Competition is sponsored by City of Derry Crystal.
