Foyle Film Festival

Foyle Film Festival
November 2026

Led by Nerve Centre, Derry~Londonderry

Established in 1987 and led by Nerve Centre, Foyle Film Festival is Northern Ireland's only Oscar® and BAFTA-affiliated film festival. Celebrating its 38th year in 2025, Foyle Film Festival takes place in venues across Derry~Londonderry each November to bring the best of international cinema and industry players to the city. The festival also delivers screenings, events and workshops throughout th

e year, including the Intercultural Festival, and Educational and Community Outreach Screenings. The prestigious Light In Motion (LIM) competition is open to filmmakers and animators across the world, with winners qualifying for consideration in the Live Action and Animated Short Film categories of the Academy Awards® and BAFTA

02/09/2026

🎬 📈 Designed for mid-career women, Women in Film and Television UK’s flagship mentoring programme combines one-to-one mentoring with senior industry professionals, practical career development workshops, and immerses you within a cohort of women who genuinely get it 💪🎥

You'll leave with fresh perspective, a stronger network, and a community that's there to celebrate your wins — and cheer you on to the next one! 👏😁

⏰ Deadline for applications: Friday 4 September

👉 Learn more: https://www.wftv.org.uk/mentoring

01/09/2026

Carson McDowell is back on board for Foyle Film Festival 🎬

Carson McDowell, Northern Ireland’s largest independent law firm and a leading adviser to the entertainment and creative industries, is returning as a sponsor of Foyle Film Festival for a second year.

Their support will help us deliver our industry and skills development activity creating opportunities for emerging filmmakers and the next generation of screen talent.

We’re looking forward to building on the partnership as Foyle Film Festival returns from 18–29 November.

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31/08/2026

🎬 Our September programme launches tomorrow! 😃

☘️ 500 Miles
⏰ Tuesday 1 September, 7pm
📍 Nerve Centre, Derry

Two brothers flee their fighting parents as they make the trek to Di**le, Co. Kerry in the hope of reconnecting with their estranged, beloved Grandfather (Bill Nighy), who their parents haven’t spoken to since the fateful events of the previous summer. From BAFTA-winner Morgan Matthews.

🎹 Tuner
⏰ Wednesday 2 September, 7pm
📍 Nerve Centre, Derry

A gifted young piano tuner (Leo Woodall) has his heightened sense of hearing used against him as he gets dragged into the safecracking game by a gang of criminals. Co-starring Dustin Hoffman.

👉 Browse full programme and book tickets: https://nervecentre.org/whats-on?topic=nerve-cinema

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28/08/2026

🎉💥 What fantastic news! 🏅😃

Many congratulations to our festival friends Damian McCann and Sarah Gordon as their film 'Aontas' has just been selected as Ireland's official entry for this year's Academy Awards! 👏🥳☘️🏆

📽️ We had the honour of hosting a sold-out preview of the acclaimed Irish-language thriller at our 38th festival back in November... and even then we knew it was only a matter of time before it received major recognition. This really couldn't have gone to a more deserving duo ❤️❤️

🤞 We're crossing all fingers and toes for Damian, Sarah and the whole 'Aontas' team as the Oscar shortlists are set to be announced on Tuesday 15 December 👀

'Aontas' is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer... so don't forget to add to your watchlist! ✅

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27/08/2026

📽️🤔 Unsure of what to see at this month's ? Let's break it down for you! 😎

👉 Browse full programme and book tickets: https://nervecentre.org/whats-on?topic=nerve-cinema

Rip It Up is a UK-wide film season made possible with the support of the BFI Film Audience Network, awarding funds by The National Lottery 🙏

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24/08/2026

🏳️‍🌈📽️❤️ Don't miss our special Foyle Pride screenings this week at ! ✊🎬

🎞️ Le***an Lines
🗓️ Thursday 27 August, 6.30pm
📍 Nerve Centre, Derry

📞 💬👂👀 This little-known history of secretive telephone helplines is brought vividly to life through a powerful archive built from collective memory. Recorded in handwritten notes, the calls made through this network were preserved during a time of profound constitutional change in Ireland, when women were fighting for their rights in a restrictive and conservative society.

🎞️ Qu**rs for Years
🗓️ Friday 28 August, 7pm
📍 Nerve Centre, Derry

📢 🤔📸 🔍 Centred on voices often missing from q***r storytelling, Qu**rs for Years invites older le****ns and q***r women living in the North of England to reflect on their lives through photographs of their younger selves. In this intimate documentary, the women look back at images of their younger selves and speak directly to the lives they have lived — the joys, struggles, friendships, love and resilience that have shaped them.

👉 Book tickets: https://nervecentre.org/whats-on?topic=nerve-cinema

Spotlight is delivered by Nerve Centre in partnership with Film Hub N.I. supported through the BFI Film Audience Network and National Lottery funding.

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05/08/2026

🎬 🔥 is back! 💫

From this September, we're bringing another programme of releases that may not have hit any other cinema near you! 👀

Select titles to go on sale soon ⏰

👉 Browse programme and book tickets: https://nervecentre.org/whats-on?topic=nerve-cinema

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04/08/2026

⚠️ 🎬 Late Deadline for Light in Motion Short Film Competition: Monday 10 August 2026 🎬 ⚠️

✌️😎 We caught up with the team behind Re-Act Productions to hear about their Irish short dark comedy-horror 'The White Lobster' and how being featured in the Light in Motion Short Film Competition at Foyle Film Festival has impacted their festival journey 🤍🦞👏😁

Foyle Film Festival is Northern Ireland's only Oscar® and BAFTA accredited short film competition, showcasing a diverse selection of homegrown and international talent. More than just a competition, it’s a vibrant gathering of directors, filmmakers, and creatives — a place where industry connections are made, stories are shared, and an inspiring sense of community thrives.

Academy Award® qualifying in:
☘️ Best Irish Short
🌍 Best International Short
🎨 Best Animated Short:

BAFTA qualifying in:
🏆 Best British Short
🏆 Best British Animated Short

🟠 Late deadline: Monday 10 August 2026
🔴 Extended deadline: Monday 7 September 2026

Sponsored by City of Derry Crystal ❤️

👉 Submit your short film: https://foylefilmfestival.org/awards

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20/07/2026

🎥 🏳️‍🌈 At this special screening celebrating Foyle Pride, 'Le***an Lines' reveals a little-known history of secret underground telephone helplines...

📞 Calls made through this network were preserved during a time of profound constitutional change in Ireland, when women were fighting for their rights in a restrictive and conservative society 💪

Through an ensemble of original helpline volunteers and actors, this documentary serves as a moving, joyful, and powerful archive built from collective memory ❤️

🎬 Le***an Lines
📍 Nerve Centre, Derry
⏰ Monday 27 August, 6.30pm

👉 Book now: https://nervecentre.org/whats-on/lesbian-lines-nerve-cinema

17/07/2026

🟠🔴🟡 Foyle Film Festival is now on Letterboxd! 🟠🟢🔵

👋 Come say hi and follow us where you can stay up to date with all things Festival and Nerve Cinema related 🎬😁

Address

Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street
Derry
BT486HJ

Telephone

+442871260562

Website

http://www.foylefilmfestival.org/

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