TWO SHORT NIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL
05-06 MARCH 2026
Two Short Nights is returning in 2026 to celebrate another year of creativity, diversity, and emerging talent. Now in its 24th edition, Two Short Nights champions innovative storytelling through a dynamic mix of screenings, commissions and our renowned 48-Hour Film Challenge! Whether you're a seasoned filmmaker or new talent, join us in celebrating the power of short film and the unique stories that shape our world.
Submissions for Two Short Nights 2026 are now open! Two Short Nights Film Festival proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world's #1 way to enter film festivals and creative contests.
ABOUT EXETER PHOENIX
The festival takes place at Exeter Phoenix, a hub for creative activity and one of the South West’s foremost multi-artform venues. This busy building is home to Exeter’s new independent cinema, Studio 74; several gallery spaces; an auditorium for gigs, theatre and comedy; and art studios and digital training suites, all centred around a buzzing café bar. In our programme you’ll find award-winning pieces by internationally renowned artists alongside new work from local creatives and to compliment our events, Exeter Phoenix’s Creative Hub provides support, opportunities, commissions and more to a whole community of creatives.
Through the medium of short film, Two Short Nights Film Festival demonstrates what Exeter Phoenix does best. Centred around a screening programme combining must-see established work from across the globe and local talent, it aims to provide opportunity to engage in the filmmaking process and support aspiring filmmakers.
Exeter Phoenix is a registered charity (290011), any income generated through short film submissions is invested back into the festival to provide opportunities for filmmakers and programming for audiences.
