Creative Opportunities
This page is dedicated to sharing creative opportunities both here at Exeter Phoenix and from other creative projects and organisations in the region.
Opportunities at Exeter Phoenix
48 Hour Film Challenge 2025 - Team Registration
Deadline: 10pm, Wed 22 Jan
CAN YOU PLAN, SHOOT AND EDIT A FILM IN JUST 48 HOURS?
Two Short Nights Film Festival invites filmmakers of all abilities to take part in this inspiring challenge. No previous film experience needed. Teams just need a good imagination, plenty of energy and a camera. You can take part in the challenge from anywhere in the world.
The 48 Hour film Challenge 2025 will take place from Friday 24 Jan to Sunday 26 Jan 2025.
To register your team for the 48 Hour Film Challenge 2025 please complete this form.
You will be emailed the challenge instructions at 6pm on Fri 24 Jan and completed films can be submitted online by 6pm on Sunday 26th Jan.
Films made within the 48 hours will have the chance to be screened at Two Short Nights Festival on Friday 7 Feb 2025.
If you have any questions please email Claire.Horrocks@exeterphoenix.org.uk
Apply for the February Scratch Night
Deadline: 10am, Mon 13 Jan
Got an idea that needs a platform?
Exeter Phoenix Scratch Night offers artists in need of an audience a chance to stretch their ideas and the opportunity to test their work in the Phoenix Auditorium, along with £150 to help develop their idea and a small amount of rehearsal space before the Scratch Night.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Whether you're currently working on a show and there's a new bit you'd like to get in front of an audience, or you've had an idea ruminating that is ready to be put in front of an audience – we'd like to invite you to apply to Scratch Night, an opportunity to test up to 20 minutes of live work. If your work is in SUPER early development, and you'd like more of a workshop setting to test your work, come along to Little Scratch on the last Wednesday of each month (except December).
Please note applications will require a Google account to access the form. If you are having trouble accessing this form, please email Katy at katy.danbury@exeterphoenix.org.uk
Exeter Phoenix X Two Short Nights
South West Animation Film Fund
Exeter Phoenix will offer one South West based filmmaker £500 in cash funding to support the production of a short animated film which is 3-5 minutes in length. The fund includes access to mentoring, training and equipment.
The production could use a range of animation styles such as hand-drawn, CGI or stop-motion.
Applicants will be required to pitch their ideas to a live audience at Two Short Nights Film Festival, Thu 6 Feb 2025.
Please read the guidelines here to find out more and to make your application.
Timeline:
- Applications open Mon 11 November 2024
- Applications close 12pm, Sun 17 January 2025
- Decisions made by Wed 29 Jan 2025
- Successful applicants must be available to pitch their ideas to an audience and panel of experts during TWO SHORT NIGHTS 2025 on Thursday 6 Feb, at 4pm.
- Training and workshops will take place from spring 2025, dates TBC
- Projects are to be completed by December 2025.
Opportunities Elsewhere
Creative Hub
Looking for creative opportunities in the South West? Our Creative Hub publication shares monthly updates on all things creative in Exeter.
Join Our Team Of Volunteer Stewards
None of the day to day activity at Exeter Phoenix could be accomplished without our passionate team of volunteers and staff to make it happen. We’re always looking for new people to get involved.
Exhibiting Opportunities
Gallery333 is a dedicated space to exhibit small, contemporary art installations. It is an intimate ‘window’ gallery space with a secure glass door situated in a busy location within the building. Dimensions are 125cm high x 74cm wide x 36cm deep.
