Light in Motion Competition | British Short Film Programme 1Light in Motion Competition | British Short Film Programme 1
Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry
Admission
£7 + £0.70 booking fee
Run Times & Intervals
1hr 25 mins
Age Guidance
TBC
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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.
Short films showcased at Foyle Film Festival qualify for further consideration at the Academy Awards® in the categories of International, Irish and Animated Short Film.
British Short Films and Animated Shorts qualify for further consideration for BAFTA awards.
Winners of the Light in Motion Short Film Competition will be announced at the Closing Night ceremony in Nerve Centre with Gala Reception on Sunday 29 November at 7pm.
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 Short Film Competition is sponsored by City of Derry Crystal.
Night Whispers
Adrian Leon | United Kingdom | 2025 | 7 mins
A one-night stand takes a terrifying turn for Tom when his date starts talking in their sleep.
Amaretti
Stacy Martin | United Kingdom | 2026 | 15 mins
When Lenny's reality is devastated by the discovery of a prolonged, pernicious crime committed against her by her own son, an unexpected connection helps her to begin a journey towards re-forging her fractured identity.
Monitor
Zam Salim | Scotland | 2026 | 5 mins
A haunting, psychological study of a young actress under pressure. As she prepares for a scene, she realises nothing is as it seems.
The Emancipation of Megan or How to Eat a Chocolate Bon Bon
Chi Thai | United Kingdom | 2025 | 15 mins
A pregnant 40-something woman takes revenge against her abuser.
Pawen
Richard Elson | United Kingdom | 2026 | 8 mins
When Cassian flees his father's rage and finds a monkey's paw in a crumbling barn, his innocent wish is granted by an enigmatic stranger, but her kindness hides something monstrous.
Pandora
Isabelle Kirk | United Kingdom | 2026 | 15 mins
Gifted butcher Dora lives and works in her father's farm-to-table abattoir. She is content with her work in the butchery and her role as a carer for her ailing mother, but is forbidden from the barn where the livestock are kept. But when her father is attacked and severely injured, her curiosity overwhelms her.
Life Goes On
Kat Butterfield, Daniel Audritt | United Kingdom | 2026 | 19 mins
Bill is in end of life care waiting for the sweet release of death — but unfortunately for him, he's stuck in an infinite time loop, causing the day to restart the second his heart stops… Starring BAFTA winner David Bradley (Harry Potter, Game of Thrones).
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