Film
We have an established history of making, producing, educating and screening films through our many projects and the annual Foyle Film Festival.
Nerve Cinema
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday at Nerve Cinema as we revisit beloved classics and screen everything from international hits to Irish artists.
Our Nerve Cinema programme is funded by FilmHub NI, and BFI Film Audience Network (BFI FAN).
For private hire enquiries get in touch with info@nervecentre.org
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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.
