Light In Motion Competition | Animated Shorts Programme 4Light In Motion Competition | Animated Shorts Programme 4
Nerve Centre, Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry
Admission
£6 + booking fee
Run Times & Intervals
60 mins
Age Guidance
Uncertified
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Foyle Film Festival is proud to be an Academy Award® and BAFTA qualifying festival through our Light in Motion short film competition.
Academy Award® qualifying in:
- Best Irish Short Film
- Best International Short Film
- Best Animated Short Film
Films that win qualified award(s) at Foyle Film Festival 2024 may be qualified to enter the 98th Academy Awards®, provided that the films meet all the requirements set forth in the official rules for that season.
BAFTA qualifying in:
- Best British Short Film
- Best British Animated Short Film
Shorts that screen at two festivals from the BAFTA’s Qualifying Festivals List — Short FIlm may be eligible to enter the British Short Film category, and animated shorts that screen at least one of the festivals from BAFTA's Qualifying Festivals — Animated Short Film may be eligible to enter the British Animated Short category.
Winners of the Light in Motion Awards will be announced at the Closing Night ceremony in Brunswick Moviebowl on Sunday 1 December 2024.
Please note all films in competition have yet to receive certification. Some films may contain strong language, adult scenes and graphic content that may be upsetting. For viewers under the age of 18, parental discretion is advised.
The Light In Motion Awards is sponsored by City of Derry Crystal.
Sublime
In a society where beauty is revered like a deity, a doll seeks to find her place.
Dirs. Marie Heribel, Candice Yernaux, Juliette Buysschaert, Camille Leroy, Joséphine Vendeville, Martin Laurent, Lucas Foutrier.
France. 2024. 8 mins.
The Song of the Sheep
At dawn in the Alps, Frank wakes up drunk. There's only one cure for the headache — a drink. But misfortune strikes! His cellar has been emptied overnight. Who could this mysterious thief be? Hervé, the talking sheep, may have the answer...
Dirs. Jules Marcel, Anaïs Castro de Angel, Juliette Bigo, Evan Lambert, Alex Le Ruyet, Jeanne Bigo, Anaïs Ledoux.
France. 2024. 8 mins.
Póg Mo Pigeon
Póg is the story of young Mikey’s relationship with a wild bird he meets in the forest. But at its heart, it's about Mikey’s relationship with his mother, and how religion impacts their lives.
Dir. Clíodhna Lyons. Ireland. 2024. 7 mins.
Wild Animal
In the Mongolian wilds, a hunter's heir forms a rare bond with his father.
Kindness within, 'midst nature's might, a tale of love, in the wild's wild fight.
Dir. Tianyun Lyu. USA. 2024. 13 mins.
Dolores
Dolores is a 7-year-old girl who just wants to play. She runs away from a fire demon and accidentally falls into a grave.
Dir. Cecilia Andalón Delgadillo. 2024. Mexico. 9 mins.
The Three Sisters
Three sisters live a lonely life on an isolated island, each in their own small house. One day, circumstances develop in such a way that they are forced to rent out one of the houses.
Dir. Timor Kugnov. 2024. Cyprus. 15 mins.
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