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Two Short Nights

A short film festival showcasing local, national and international talent with a panel discussion, awards ceremony and more.

Leigh Curtis

Short film festival Two Short Nights returns to Exeter Phoenix with film screenings, a panel discussion, an awards ceremony and more on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 February.

Now in its 22nd year, the festival will present short films from the South West, the UK and around the world.

Two Short Nights film festival Thursday 8 Friday 9 February 2024 Exeter Phoenix

The first day of the festival features four screenings of selected, themed shorts.

There will also be an evening social event, a pitch session for aspiring filmmakers aged 19-25 in partnership with BFI Film Academy South West and a panel discussion about balancing financial and creative considerations as a film-maker. All are free entry.

The second day features two further selected shorts screenings plus a showcase of films shortlisted for the Two Short Nights award for best film.

The final evening sees the premieres of Exeter Phoenix short film commissions including Why Did the Scarecrow Win an Award? by Georgia Gendall.

The free-to-attend closing event then includes a screening of the best films from the 48 Hour Film – shorts filmed over the final weekend in January – and will be followed by an award ceremony and after party.

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The Two Short Nights film festival is on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 February 2024.

A pass granting access to all festival events is available for £25, or £20 concessions.

Tickets for individual screenings, including the Exeter Phoenix film commissions, are £5 each.

For more information about the programme and to buy tickets, or book a spot at the free events, visit the Exeter Phoenix website.


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