Light In Motion Competition | British Short Film Programme 1Light In Motion Competition | British Short Film Programme 1
Nerve Centre, Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry
Admission
£6 + booking fee
Run Times & Intervals
97 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.
Two Minutes
Two brothers rob a corner shop only to be interrupted by their Nan.
Dir: Jamie Benyon. UK. 2024. 6 mins.
Home Safe
A young woman travels home from a night out. But when her journey takes a threatening turn, will she make it home safe?
Dir: Alison Winter. U.K. 2024. 9 mins.
A Tin of White
A single mother is torn by guilt of her daughter’s recent death. Pushing herself to move on for the sake of her teenage son, she decides they have to clear out and paint her room. The act of doing so ignites a fight between the two quietly grieving family members.
Dir: Sara Stijovic. U.K. 2023. 12 mins.
The Golden Boy
A family drama, about a non-verbal autistic six-year-old boy, who with the help of his older sister, proves that his high support needs can’t stop his potential.
Dir: Elizabeth Peace. U.K. 2024.16 mins.
Together
After their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, Kate must reconnect with her seven-year-old son for them to move forward.
Dir: Ryan Still. U.K. 2024. 10 mins.
Delivery
Newly-qualified midwife Mary experiences the most physically and psychologically challenging night shift of her career as she oversees two life-and-death pregnancy cases.
Dir: Ben Lankester. U.K. 2024. 25 mins.
First Sight
Luna's dating life takes a dark turn in this gripping story about love, loss, and augmented reality. The future is in sight...
Dir: Andrew McGee. U.K. 2024. 19 mins.
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