Light In Motion Competition | British Short Film Programme 2Light In Motion Competition | British Short Film Programme 2
Nerve Centre, Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry
Admission
£6 + booking fee
Run Times & Intervals
108 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.
Remember to Breathe
Over the course of 24 hours, Charlie struggles with the realities of working as a Junior Doctor and the isolation this causes. Struggling to catch his breath, he encounters a patient that causes him to pause and appreciate the little things in life.
Dir: Joseph Simmons. U.K. 2024. 9 mins.
Free Bird
Josh's life spirals out of control as he struggles to come to terms with his sister's cancer diagnosis.
Dir: Lauren MacKenzie. U.K. 2023. 15 mins.
Perfect
Two strangers meet by a simple twist of fate. In a time where we can feel increasingly isolated, Perfect is a heartfelt film about the power of courageous vulnerability and unreserved connection — a reflection of the shared human need and capacity for love.
Dir. Miranda Nolan. U.K. 2024. 22 mins.
First Timer
It’s Meghan’s first week on the job as a home carer. She’s left alone to visit the elderly Bonnie who has a refreshing, yet challenging approach to her personal care.
Dir: Hannah Kathryn Kelso. U.K. 16 mins.
One Punch
A young prisoner confronts his own guilt when he is visited by the compassionate parents of the boy he killed.
Dir. Huse Monfaradi. UK. 2024. 11 mins.
Tusky
Rhubarb farmer Harry Bamford spent his working life growing and perfecting his prize-winning crop. Now long retired and under the care of his struggling wife Joyce, Harry begins to experience vivid and disturbing hallucinations.
Dir: Steven Boyle. U.K. 2024. 15 mins.
Avocado Heart Girl
When David turns 11, he imagines having the best birthday. But like every year of David's life, his sister Leanne takes all the attention.
Dir: Keeley Gainey. U.K. 2024. 20 mins.
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