The Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People is back with an unmissable programme of opportunities for families, schools, young filmmakers and movie fans in Northern Ireland.
This October and November, festival goers will have the chance to experience a thought-provoking world cinema programme that spotlights youth issues and social issues, an extensive education programme, talent lab industry masterclasses, the Cinemagic Young Filmmaker weekend and so much more.
With over 200 events in a number of iconic locations such as Queen’s Film Theatre, The Belfast Barge and the Strand Arts Centre, the award-winning Festival will also visit towns across Northern Ireland with its Young Audiences Supporting Foodbanks film initiative.
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Joan Burney Keatings MBE, Cinemagic CEO said: “We are extremely excited to present this year’s Cinemagic Film Festival in Belfast- the 33rd Edition! After months of hard work amid a difficult landscape for everyone, we are proud to share an uplifting and inspiring programme filled with Talent Labs, Film Previews, Industry Talks, workshops and competitions.
"As an innovator in the field of youth film exhibition and engagement with the screen industry, we are providing a unique window to the world and celebrating stories from all walks of life. With continued support from our funders Cinemagic can motivate young audiences, nurture skills, and develop tomorrow’s creative workforce. I encourage festival supporters and new audiences to get involved this autumn.”
The Young Audiences Supporting Foodbanks film programme showcases the very best eco-friendly themed family movies Bee Movie, Moana, The Lorax, Ferngully: The Last Rainforest and WALL-E where the admission ticket fee is replaced by donations of essential food items for South Belfast Foodbank.
Blue Peter Editor, Ellen Evans, will host a Q&A about her job looking after the longest-running children’s tv show in the world and Derry Girls Director Michael Lennox will give an insight to working on Channel 4’s hit comedy.
Creativity Corner will offer workshops in Writing for TV, Making News Programmes, Illustration, Puppetry, Presenting and Acting. BAFTA Winner, Tony Cooke will help young people develop their writing skills and content ideas, and presenter Joanna Adeyinka-Burford will take teens on an A-Z journey through the media industry.
Talent from TV and Film productions such as Casino Royale, Derry Girls, Bridgerton and Normal People will host the Cinemagic Belfast Harbour Talent Lab Masterclasses focusing on equipping new entrants to the film and television industry with insights on Directing, Producing, Acting and Cinematography.
The Cinemagic Film Education programme offers opportunities for pre-school and primary to post-primary and third-level students. Some of the highlights include a BAFTA Key Skills Workshop and Young Presenters Workshop with De-Graft Mensah from BBC Newsround.
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