There was a whisper of ‘the wolves won it’ at Two Short Nights 2018. It was following the results of the live pitch for the documentary arm of the Two Short Nights commissions, which was decided at the event. Each TSN ends with a call for applications for the next year’s other commission films. Now we can reveal the whole five Two Short Night commissions for 2019.
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18th Two Short Nights calls for world class submissions
Two Short Nights Film Festival is one of the biggest dates in the Exeter’s creative diary. Organised by the Exeter Phoenix, the festival celebrates regional, national and international short films, and the people who make them. Filmmakers and film lovers alike can enjoy selected screenings, workshops, talks and creative sessions with industry professionals.
[Read more…] about 18th Two Short Nights calls for world class submissionsIt’s endlessly motivating to work with amazing people: Heidi Jones
For Resolutions, writer / director Heidi Jones explored a real-life situation to see how her characters would react. We spoke to her about drama, music and Sally Potter
[Read more…] about It’s endlessly motivating to work with amazing people: Heidi JonesThis is Phonic: Creativity, dedication and a wealth of human experience (interview)
Heaps of creativity, dedication and personality goes into creating a local, community radio station. Christ Jones captures the essence of Exeter’s Phonic FM in his documentary This is Phonic. We spoke to him about getting to what’s behind the airwaves
[Read more…] about This is Phonic: Creativity, dedication and a wealth of human experience (interview)Intelligent Life: dealing with life’s biggest threat – ‘growing up’
Intelligent Life is a film about hope, scepticism and growing up in a Somerset town. We caught up with director Paddy Earle to ask what attracted him to looking for extra terrestrials in the South West
[Read more…] about Intelligent Life: dealing with life’s biggest threat – ‘growing up’Learning to fly alone | Holly Summerson talks Birdwatching
Holly Summerson bagged an animation commission for her film Birdwatching. Inspired by the Cornish countryside, it gets its premiere at Two Short Nights in Exeter. We caught up with her to ask about Birdwatching, animation and her forthcoming series of documentaries
[Read more…] about Learning to fly alone | Holly Summerson talks Birdwatching50+ films covering all of life (and a little death) What not to miss at Two Short Nights
There are more than 50 films on show at this year’s Two Short Nights film fest. How do we know? We used science. We counted all we could and then figured in the 48 hour film comp flicks. Et voila. You’ll be pleased to know you can now take your pick of the massive short offerings, that includes screenings plus industry events. Here’s a run-down of what not to miss.
[Read more…] about 50+ films covering all of life (and a little death) What not to miss at Two Short NightsReality reshaped | Alexander Warn on his film Paper Thin
The sudden, frightening and depersonalising effects of a panic attack are expressed in a new film by Alexander Warn. His micro short Paper Thin is a mixture of live action and animation. We caught up with him to find out how he’s put those experiences on screen
[Read more…] about Reality reshaped | Alexander Warn on his film Paper ThinRegistration opens for Exeter’s 48 Hour Film challenge
Crank up your creativity, Exeter’s annual 48 Hour Film challenge is open for registration.
Local and international filmmakers scoop awards at Two Short Nights Film Festival in Exeter
With more than 70 films to swing your gaze across, from around the globe (including Iran, Poland and the Dominican Republic, to name but three), and a pull-focus of filmmakers (if you’ve got a better collective noun, we’d like to hear it), this year’s Two Short Nights film fest has been put to bed. Enough of our dazed ramblings, here’s the press release
Can you create, shoot and edit a film in just 48 hours? Take the 48 Hour film challenge in Exeter
Teams can still register for this year’s 48 Hour film Challenge at the Exeter Phoenix, taking place on 10-12 November 2017.
Celebrate short film at Exeter’s Two Short Nights Film Festival
The Exeter Phoenix’s annual short film festival, Two Short Nights prepares to bring flocks of filmmakers, viewers and industry specialists to the city this winter in a celebration of short film and the people who make them.
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Exeter film festival launches £1000 South West Animation Commission
Exeter Phoenix has opened the application process for The South West Animation Commission offering the region’s filmmakers and animators the chance to win a £1000 prize to create a new animated film in 2018.
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The glittering lights of Two Short Nights -gallery
Take a gander at some of the pictures from Two Short Nights at the Exeter Phoenix, courtesy of the Exeter Phoenix people themselves. We’ve also included their press release, which *hopefully* complements our own write up.
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Mind-bending journey into the fantastic world of short film: Two Short Nights 2016
The awarding of the People’s Choice to Timi Ajani and Hana Elias for their film The Search Party closed another creative melee (so much more dignified than a riot) of short film and celebration of local, regional and international talent that took place at the Exeter Phoenix for its Two Short Nights extravaganza -now in its 15th year.
A virtual reality and 360 workshop opens up scope for immersive films at Exeter’s Two Short Nights film festival
New developments of Virtual Reality and 360 video, and their scope for creating an immersive film experience will be explored at a talk and workshop during the Two Short Nights film festival at the Exeter Phoenix.
Take a night off Nickelodeon and CBBC: family friendly Two Short Nights screening offers adventure, animation and excitement
If you and your family are getting a bit tired of the same ole same ole, step into the Two Short Nights Family Friendly screening at the Exeter Phoenix’s Studio 74, with an hour of top shorts featuring animation and live action for children aged 7+.
Discover short film at Exeter’s Two Short Nights Film Festival
Exeter Phoenix’s annual short film festival, Two Short Nights, prepares to bring flocks of filmmakers, viewers and industry specialists to the city this December in a celebration of short film and the people who make them.
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Awards Time at Two Short Nights
Over the past two days the Exeter Phoenix have shown international shorts, documentaries and even award winning contemporary short films.
Two Short Nights International Shorts (review)
Each year the team behind Exeter Phoenix’s Two Short Nights film festival go out of their way to put together an eclectic mix of contemporary cinema’s finest shorts.
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International shorts in Exeter for Two Short Nights
There are not one, but two screenings of international shorts at Two Short Nights at the Exeter Phoenix, and they go but such alluring titles that you should turn your phone to silent and bag your tickets tout de suite, as they say in international circles.
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Two Short Nights Film Festival 2015 call for entries
The Exeter Phoenix has announced that the Two Short Nights Film Festival’s 2015 call for entries is now open.
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Some of the best films ever, and under 15 minutes long! Exeter’s Two Short Nights (sponsored by Colourburn)
Exeter’s Two Short Nights film festival is set to roll with a massive array of short films created by local filmmakers, as well as those from around the world, plus a whole load of information and inspiration for filmmakers and those interested in film.
How not to wreck your own movie: Two Short Nights film fest opens with invaluable advice
Unpicking the alchemy of making a great movie can be hard, but one of the best places to start may be finding out how not to wreck it in the first place.
Exeter’s Two Short Nights Film Fest 2014 call for entries
The Exeter Phoenix has announced that the Two Short Nights Film Festival‘s call for entries is now open.
Two Short Nights celebrates and promotes short film and the people who make them. Now in its 13th year, the festival is proud to nurture new and emerging talent and offers a platform for regional, national and international short films to be seen.
This year’s festival will take place on December 11 and 122014 at Exeter Phoenix and the festival will include screenings, talks and the premiere of the Exeter Phoenix Short Film Commissions as well as the new Artist Moving Image Commission.
The deadline for entries is Friday, July 18 2014 and films of any genre under 15 minutes in length are invited to submit.
More information about the terms for submitting films and how to enter can be found on the Two Short Nights website and on the Exeter Phoenix website.