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Foyle Film Festival
November 15 - 24

The Foyle Film Festival returns for its 32nd year with another highly anticipated programme of cinematic treats, industry talks and previews of many major awards contenders.

Opening Night Gala: Hope Gap
Friday, November 15
Hope Gap tracks the unravelling of three lives, through stages of shock, disbelief and anger as a marriage disintegrates. Director William Nicholson will introduce the film.
 
Lost Lives
Saturday, November 16
Lost Lives is a major cinematic film inspired by the book of the same name, and marks the 50th Anniversary of the start of the conflict in Northern Ireland.
From Shorts to Features 
Saturday, November 23
Foyle Film Festival hosts its annual day of workshops with professionals from the Film and Television industry, including a conversation with OSCAR® nominated and multi BAFTA award winning producer and writer, Jeff Pope. 
Land Without God
Saturday, November 23
An intimate portrait of a family coming to terms with decades of institutional abuse and the impact it has had and continues to have on their lives. 
 
The Last Right 
Sunday, November 24
The Northern Irish premiere of the comedy-drama road movie telling the story of a man bringing the body of someone he barely knows for burial with his family.
Musicians Against Homelessness
Saturday, November 30
Some of the best local bands are coming out to do their bit to prevent homelessness in our community. With a line-up including The Barbiturates + Family, No Collusion and more.
New Material
Saturday, November 9
 New Material is an opportunity to learn about the media industry with Channel 4, with a mix of panel discussions, interactive workshops, networking sessions and live performances.
Dana Masters and Guests
Saturday, December 7
In aid of Aware NI, Nerve Centre is delighted to host vocalist Dana Masters, with guests Kwame (Bounce Culture) and The Jack McHale Blues Trio.
Why. Gigs Winter Party
Friday, December 13
Celebrating over a year of putting on shows in Derry, Why. Gigs are excited to announce a Winter Party. With a massive lineup including a DJ set from Joe Talbot, frontman of IDLES.
Sugarwolf
Saturday, December 21
The alt-rock quartet will hit the Nerve Centre as the closing show of their headline tour of Ireland. Derry/Belfast based quartet Sugarwolf are no strangers to the DIY graft of the Irish and UK rock scenes. The band has secured a reputation as one of Ireland’s most exciting rock outfits.

William Nicholson to open this year‘s Foyle Film Festival

One of Hollywood’s top writers will be appearing at the opening night to discuss his latest movie as writer - director Hope Gap. The film, starring Annette Benning and Bill Nighy, is the tale of a couple's visit with their son that takes a dramatic turn. Tickets available from nervecentre.org.

'Youth Voices of Brexit' Students Showcase their Films at Nerve Centre

Nerve Centre hosted the final showcase of the Youth Voices of Brexit programme this month. The Creative Hothouse was delivered with 100 media students from NWRC in September 2019, in which participants made short films reflecting their views on Brexit. Watch their films here.

Five thought-provoking short films from the Making the Future engagement programme 'Changing the Narrative' will be screened at this year's Foyle Film Festival. The films explore and celebrate women's roles in rural South Armagh.

Some of the biggest names in independent music right now, including IDLES frontman Joe Talbot and musician Rosborough, are coming together for a frank and honest discussion about about the stresses and pressures associated with life in the music industry. 
Participants in the Culture Lab Digital Fabrication Programme have produced art pieces related to culture and identity. Over the week long programme facilitated by Making the Future, participants accessed archive materials which inspired them to create original works. 
Job Opportunities: Community Engagement Officer and Digital Resources Developer

Nerve Centre is seeking two dynamic individuals to join the Decade of Commemorations project. The programme offers cross-community engagement, exhibitions, workshops and heritage visits. Applications close on 8 November 2019 at 12pm.
Reimagine Remake Replay 'Makes Waves' at the Ulster Museum

Check out this new film showing Reimagine Remake Replay's takeover of the Ulster Museum for 'Making Waves.' RRR worked with a group of 12 young people to plan, set up and run an event in the museum. At this late night over-18 event, visitors could explore the museum, with live music, VR and digital fabrication.
Halloween at Nerve Centre
As well as managing the digital marketing campaign for Derry Halloween for the second year, Nerve Centre played host to some frighteningly good Halloween events, including a talk on the history of vampires on screen, one-off screenings of classic horror films such as Nosferatu and a haunted cinema experience screening of 'The Devil's Donkey,' an original film by Peter Davidson, featuring live performance. 


            
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