Short film open mic 🚙 Exeter Phoenix x SWIF tour

👀 Come and celebrate local filmmaking at Exeter Phoenix & SWIF’s short film open mic. See an eclectic mix of short films from across genres and formats from local creatives.

😃 Meet the filmmaking teams after the screening for feedback and connection building. This night will screen a broad spectrum of new work, showcasing the current output of filmmakers in Exeter and the region.

🗓️ Friday 29 August 2025
🕑 7pm
📍 Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS

🎟️ Book your free ticket here.

This event has now taken place but we welcome more submissions for events in the future.

The films screened:
Speak Little One (The World is Listening) - Louise Ndibwirende, Director/Producer
La Lune Folle - Meneka Das, Writer/Director
A Campfire Tale - Benjamin Akira Tallamy, Writer/Director/Actor
Muddied - Cordelia Angel, Writer/Director
Exchange Rate - Emma Stansfield, Director/Producer/Actor

Submit your film:
📍 Filmmaker must be based in the south west
⏱️ Up to 15 mins duration
😎 Open to scripted, docs, art, music videos & all genres
⚡️ File formats accepted - .mp4 .mov only
📮 Submit via this google form

See you then!

Luke Hagan, Digital Programme Coordinator at Exeter Phoenix
&
Holly Holdsworth, SWIF creator & Writer/Director. bsky website

🚙 Want more tour?
South West Independent Film is going on tour in August & September! Socials, screenings, roundtables & networking across the south west and south Wales. Come out to events on your doorstep from SWIF and local partners. Meet other filmmakers, fuel your creativity and celebrate summer. Full tour details.

🐦‍🔥 What is Exeter Phoenix?
Exeter Phoenix is a vibrant, world-class multi-artform venue in the heart of Exeter's city centre. Each year we host hundreds of events and artistic activity spanning many disciplines. Live music, theatre, cinema, contemporary art, DJ events, dance, comedy, talks, creative courses, classes and workshops, family events... and everything in between.

We are not just an events venue. We nurture a thriving arts scene through our Creative Hub, supporting artists, musicians, theatre companies, filmmakers and creatives at every stage of their career and practice. We have helped launch the careers of award-winning filmmakers, developed quality work that has gone on to tour nationally, and provided a support network for those looking to embark on creative endeavours for the first time.

📬 What is SWIF?
South West Independent Film serves a community of over 400 filmmakers in the south west and Cardiff. Through events, opportunities and its famous weekly digest email, SWIF connects the growing indie filmmaking community. Take part here.