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INTERNATIONAL FILM AND TELEVISION FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

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ELF: BUDDY’S MUSICAL CHRISTMAS

ELF: BUDDY’S MUSICAL CHRISTMAS
Sunday, Dec 10, 2023 at 10.00am
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THE POLAR EXPRESS

THE POLAR EXPRESS
Sunday, Dec 10, 2023 at 11.15am
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RAYMOND BRIGGS’ FATHER CHRISTMAS

RAYMOND BRIGGS’ FATHER CHRISTMAS
Sunday, Dec 10, 2023 at 1.30pm
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STICK MAN

STICK MAN
Sunday, Dec 10, 2023 at 2.30pm
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THE SMURFS A CHRISTMAS CAROL

THE SMURFS A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Sunday, Dec 17, 2023 at 10.15am
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TERRY PRATCHETT’S THE ABOMINABLE SNOW BABY

TERRY PRATCHETT’S THE ABOMINABLE SNOW BABY
Sunday, Dec 17, 2023 at 11.15am
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OUR STORY

Cinemagic is an award-winning film charity and the Cinemagic Belfast Festival is the leading film and television festival for young people in the UK and Ireland. We love the magic of film and television and recognise its power to educate, motivate and inspire.

Cinemagic’s 34th International Film and Television Festival for Young People takes place in Belfast this October! The Festival is funded by the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen, and it will present a programme of unmissable films and film industry opportunities for children, families, schools, young adults and young filmmakers, as well as masterclasses for aspiring film, television and media creators.

The film programme offers a cinematic window to the world presenting a diverse range of storytelling, celebrating universal stories of youth and youth perspectives

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Pierce Brosnan
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Colin Farrell
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Saoirse Monica Jackson
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Suranne Jones
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Dermot O'Leary
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Julian Fellowes
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Ciaran McMenamin
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Brian Cox

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Cinemagic Launch Roadshow for Secondary School Pupils supported by ScreenSkills’ High-end TV Skills Fund.

24 Nov 2023

Secondary school pupils across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a High-end TV (HETV) careers focused roadshow designed to introduce them to roles in HETV supported by ScreenSkills’ HETV […]

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Young Filmmaking Talent Celebrated at Annual Cinemagic Competition

30 Oct 2023

Cinemagic received over 700 entries to the 2023 Cinemagic Young Filmmaker Competition and the winning filmmakers were awarded at the weekend at a special ceremony that marked the culmination of […]

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CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER ’23 Every year we receive hundreds of entries into CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER from young people wishing to share their stories with a wider audience. In 2023 we received over 700 short film submissions from the next generation of young creatives and we a delighted to share with you the competition shortlists at Queen’s Film Theatre (Belfast) from 27th - 29th October. The shortlists are presented in several different genre packages including – Drama, Animation, Documentary, Fantastic, Experimental, Music Video and Short Shorts. As well as celebrating their work, the Young Filmmaker Shortlist Screenings allows young directors to view films made by their peers and offers the opportunity for them to network and talk movies! Join us as we celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking stars of the future. CINEMAGIC ON SOCIAL Follow - https://www.facebook.com/CinemagicFestival Follow - http://www.Twitter.com/Cinemagic Follow - https://www.instagram.com/cinemagic_filmfestival/ https://www.cinemagic.org.uk​ (website) SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER - https://cinemagic.org.uk/newsletter #YOUNGFILMMAKER #CINEMAGIC #FILM #FESTIVAL
YOUNG FILMMAKER | Cinemagic Film Festival 2023
Be Inspired by the Magic of the Movies! The 34th Edition of the Cinemagic Film Festival returns to venues across Belfast in October '23. An action packed programme includes Film Premieres, World Cinema, Shorts, Special Events, Young Filmmaker, Film Education Programmes, Workshops, Masterclasses and Industry Q&As. Check out the full programme - https://www.cinemagic.org.uk​ Box-Office (Main) - https://www.wegottickets.com/cinemagic Box-Office (QFT) - https://www.queensfilmtheatre.com CINEMAGIC ON SOCIAL Follow - https://www.facebook.com/CinemagicFestival Follow - http://www.Twitter.com/Cinemagic Follow - https://www.instagram.com/cinemagic_filmfestival/ https://www.cinemagic.org.uk​ (website) https://filmfestival.cinemagic.org.uk/​ (festival player) SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER - https://cinemagic.org.uk/newsletter
CINEMAGIC FESTIVAL trailer | Cinemagic Film Festival 2023
10-year-old Nina has always filled her imagination with her dad’s hedgehog diverting stories. But when he loses his job, Nina starts to worry about the future of her family. After hearing rumours of a treasure hidden by the old factory’s boss, Nina and her best friend Mehdi decide to organise a risky hold-up, to share the swag between her father and his fellow co-workers. A crazy adventure begins. Enjoy the best new films for young people at the 2023 Cinemagic Film Festival - taking place October '23 - in venues across Belfast. Box-Office (Main) - https://www.wegottickets.com/cinemagic Box-Office (QFT) - https://www.queensfilmtheatre.com #Cinemagic #nextgen #film CINEMAGIC ON SOCIAL Follow - https://www.facebook.com/CinemagicFestival Follow - http://www.Twitter.com/Cinemagic Follow - https://www.instagram.com/cinemagic_filmfestival/ https://www.cinemagic.org.uk​ (website) https://filmfestival.cinemagic.org.uk/​ (festival player) SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER - https://cinemagic.org.uk/newsletter
NINA AND THE HEDGEHOG'S SECRET trailer | Cinemagic Film Festival 2023
When Italian engineer Umberto Nobile is invited to build an airship for Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, he knows he’s embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. And who better to accompany him on his journey to the top of the world than the trusty street pup he rescued in Rome. Just as their airship, the Norge, is poised to reach a milestone as the first to make the Polar flyover, a petty power struggle turns the journey sour. Enjoy the best new films for young people at the 2023 Cinemagic Film Festival - taking place October '23 - in venues across Belfast. Box-Office (Main) - https://www.wegottickets.com/cinemagic #Cinemagic #nextgen #film CINEMAGIC ON SOCIAL Follow - https://www.facebook.com/CinemagicFestival Follow - http://www.Twitter.com/Cinemagic Follow - https://www.instagram.com/cinemagic_filmfestival/ https://www.cinemagic.org.uk​ (website) https://filmfestival.cinemagic.org.uk/​ (festival player) SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER - https://cinemagic.org.uk/newsletter
TITINA trailer | Cinemagic Film Festival 2023
King, a trafficked lion cub, escapes from the airport in mid-transit and finds shelter in the home of Inés and Alex, 12 and 15. The siblings come up with a crazy scheme: to bring King back to Africa. Unfortunately, the customs agents on their tail don’t make their mission easier. But soon, Max, the kooky grandfather they’ve only met twice before, joins their adventure... and from then on, the sky’s the limit. Enjoy the best new films for young people at the 2023 Cinemagic Film Festival - taking place October '23 - in venues across Belfast. Box-Office (Main) - https://www.wegottickets.com/cinemagic Box-Office (QFT) - https://www.queensfilmtheatre.com #Cinemagic #nextgen #film CINEMAGIC ON SOCIAL Follow - https://www.facebook.com/CinemagicFestival Follow - http://www.Twitter.com/Cinemagic Follow - https://www.instagram.com/cinemagic_filmfestival/ https://www.cinemagic.org.uk​ (website) https://filmfestival.cinemagic.org.uk/​ (festival player) SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER - https://cinemagic.org.uk/newsletter
KING teaser | Cinemagic Film Festival 2023
An assortment of metal objects lies spread out on the kitchen table in front of Pietro. Closing his eyes, he stretches out his hand. Word of the boy’s psychokinetic abilities has travelled far beyond the village; they say he is able to bend more than just spoons. When a university professor starts paying Pietro regular visits, the experiments are a welcome distraction – for despite the idyllic beauty of the landscape, life here is hard. Enjoy the best new films for young people at the 2023 Cinemagic Film Festival - taking place October '23 - in venues across Belfast. Box-Office (Main) - https://www.wegottickets.com/cinemagic #Cinemagic #nextgen #film CINEMAGIC ON SOCIAL Follow - https://www.facebook.com/CinemagicFestival Follow - http://www.Twitter.com/Cinemagic Follow - https://www.instagram.com/cinemagic_filmfestival/ https://www.cinemagic.org.uk​ (website) https://filmfestival.cinemagic.org.uk/​ (festival player) SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER - https://cinemagic.org.uk/newsletter
THE PROPERTIES OF METALS trailer | Cinemagic Film Festival 2023
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