Light Moves Festival

Limerick, Ireland
Tier CUnder Review
47
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

Light Moves Festival is Limerick’s festival of screendance and dance film, founded as Ireland’s first event dedicated to dance on film and now expanded to include new media, sound, live performance, talks, and installations. It is notable for bridging choreography and screen-based practice, presenting short films, feature works, and experimental pieces by Irish and international artists, and for its strong reputation in the international dance film circuit as a platform for both established and emerging makers.[2][6][10][19]

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 10 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2016

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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