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.
Current Opportunities
Two Short Nights 2026 Festival: Submissions now open!
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Our 24th edition of the Two Short Nights Film Festival will take place between 05 - 06 March 2026. The festival is open to short films of all production techniques, including animation, documentary, drama, music videos, experimental or artists' moving image and hybrid work from low to high budgets. Films must have a maximum duration of 20 minutes including credits.
Short film open mic – Exeter Phoenix x SWIF tour
South West Independent Film is going on tour in August & September!
Come and celebrate local filmmaking at Exeter Phoenix x SWIF’s short film open mic. This night will screen a broad spectrum of new work, showcasing the current output of filmmakers in Exeter and the region.
Applications are open to submit your film for the event on Fri 29 Aug -
- First come, first served – submit your film asap!
- One film per filmmaker
- Filmmaker must be based in Exeter or the south west
- Up to 15 mins duration
- Open to scripted, docs, art, music videos & all genres
- Filmmakers must be present at the event to introduce their film. This can be the Director, Writer, Producer or other senior member of the team.
- File formats accepted: .mp4 .mov only
EarthSonic LocaL
Exeter Phoenix is excited to be part of EarthSonic Local – a new project funded by Arts Council England, which brings together eight local Arts Venues and the Music Venue Trust to empower young people aged 18 - 30 to create music inspired by nature and climate action.
Recordings made by participants in the project will also contribute to EarthSonic’s Sounds Archive, an open and accessible archive of nature recordings made by scientists, nature sound recordists, indigenous communities, and others around the world.
The project is open to musicians, singers, producers, engineers, activists and lovers of nature of all abilities.
Ongoing Opportunities
Creative Hub
Looking for creative opportunities in the South West? Our Creative Hub publication shares monthly updates on all things creative in Exeter.
COMMISSIONS
Every year Exeter Phoenix commissions new work, primarily from artists, filmmakers and theatre makers based in the South West region.
LITTLE SCRATCH NIGHT
What comes before Scratch? The itch, of course!
Little Scratch is an informal, safe and nurturing space for local creatives to not only talk through their ideas, but to connect with fellow creatives about the kind of work they want to create, on a monthly basis.
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.
NEW BAND SHOWCASE
New Band Showcase is a regular opportunity for emerging musicians to perform on the big stage at Exeter Phoenix! We are a proud supporter of new talent and accept applications to perform at future New Band Showcases on an ongoing basis. Please email us with a link to listen to your work.
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.