Northern Exposure is the short film night from Film Hub North.

Since 2018, we’ve showcased the most exciting filmmaking talent from the North of England at venues and festivals across the region.

Our next screening series takes place in Autumn 2025.

Filmmakers can submit their shorts for consideration from August 2025. Selected filmmakers will have their work showcased at independent venues in the North of England, and will be invited to take part in post-screening Q&As where possible.

Since 2024, Northern Exposure has being taken over by a group of young, emerging film curators. If you're a Northern filmmaker, our Young Programmers want to see your short.

Rules & Terms

Films should have been completed after 1 January 2020.

Films should be no longer than 15 minutes, including credits.

Filmmakers should be based in the North of England. Get in touch with our team if you have any questions about eligibility.

Films can be any form or genre - including animation, documentary & fiction.

Films can be professional, student or DIY projects.

Films with dialogue should be supplied with appropriate subtitles or a subtitle file. Get in touch with our team if this presents any challenges for you.

Films should have all necessary copyright clearances in place.

Filmmakers should have written consent from any participant if content portrays lived experience. Any sensitive and identifiable information should not be included, or should be anonymised.
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  • Rob Reed

    Really enjoyed being part of this years Northern Exposure. The young programmers and team running the event did such a great job and was a pleasure attend to it.

    September 2024
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  • Emily Burke

    A fantastic programme of northern films I was honoured to be a part of with my film ‘I Would Like to Live on the Moon.’ Film Hub North are a brilliant organisation who are giving young filmmakers much needed opportunities.

    April 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for your words Emily, it's a pleasure to work with you and showcase your brilliant film!

  • Faye Butler

    Absolutely loved being part of Northern Exposure. Really brilliant communication from festival staff, great Q&A opportunities, well looked after. Had a brilliant time, thanks so much.

    March 2024
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    Response from festival:

    This is wonderful to hear Faye, thank you for your kind words. We look forward to continuing to support your journey!

  • Andrew Oldbury

    We recently screened Oscar's Bell at Northern Exposure. It was a fantastic film screen, and Jess is exceptionally supportive of new filmmakers & helping people break into the industry. Hope to screen there again soon.

    January 2019
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