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ABOUT Cinemagic

Cinemagic is an award-winning film charity

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. The 37th Cinemagic Festival in Association with Belfast City Airport runs from September to November 2026

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JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH '30TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING' (IN ASSOCIATION WITH ARMAGH FOODBANK)

  • 19/09/2026
  • The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre
  • 10:30
  • 19/09/2026
  • The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre
  • 10:30
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ANIMATION WORKSHOP (AGES: 8-14)

  • 19/09/2026
  • AmmA Centre
  • 1:00
  • 19/09/2026
  • AmmA Centre
  • 1:00
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AN AMERICAN TAIL '40TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING' (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LCDI FOODBANK)

  • 26/09/2026
  • Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
  • 11:00
  • 26/09/2026
  • Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
  • 11:00
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STEAMBOY

  • 27/09/2026
  • Ulster Museum
  • 10:30
  • 27/09/2026
  • Ulster Museum
  • 10:30
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Cinemagic Film Festival 2026

Watch this space - our programme for this year's Cinemagic Film Festival is coming soon...
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Meet Our Patrons

Cinemagic is extremely proud to have a number of dedicated patrons who champion our work around the world. Our patrons include:

Colin Farrell

Actor (In Bruges, The Banshees of Inisherin)

Pierce Brosnan

Actor (James Bond, Mamma Mia)

Dermot O'Leary

Presenter (X-Factor & Big Brother)
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Saoirse Ronan

Actress (Little Women, Atonement)

David Parfitt

Film Producer (Shakespeare In Love, Henry V)

Ross White

Director, Writer, (An Irish Goodbye)

Suranne Jones

Actress (Gentleman Jack, Vigil)

Liam Neeson

Actor (Schindler's List, Taken)
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Endorsements

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"True self-expression through cinema"

I’m really proud to be involved in this Festival. Cinemagic gives young people a chance to achieve true self-expression through cinema – a gift. They have brought different communities together through the arts.
Saoirse Ronan
Actress (Little Women, Brooklyn
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"Home at Cinemagic"

If you want to write, direct, produce, be in movies, be part of this wonderful world of media, then you have a home at Cinemagic.
Pierce Brosnan
Actor (James Bond, Mamma Mia)
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"Cinemagic is, to me, passion"

Cinemagic is, to me, passion that you see coming from everyone involved. You want to encourage young people to do their thing and learn, and whilst they’re doing it have a smile on their face.
Dermot O’Leary
TV Presenter (BBC Radio 2, X Factor)
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"It gives them courage..."

“I think Cinemagic is really great because it inspires kids, it gives them courage and helps them to be brave, to go for what they want to do."
Alisha Weir
Actress
Young Jury 15+

"Meeting other film enthusiasts"

I really enjoyed getting to watch international cinema, whilst getting to network and meet other film enthusiasts and analysing the films we watched.
Film Jury Panel Member
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"A brilliantly organised festival"

Cinemagic is a brilliantly organised festival, run by super passionate, lovely people. Communication from the festival was exceptional, and the filmmaking on display by young professionals was brilliant. I would highly recommend that anyone able to apply to be part of it!
Young Filmmaker
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"Seeing every aspect of the industry"

I have thoroughly enjoyed the last few months with Cinemagic as I am new to the industry and I feel that they have been amazing at letting us see every aspect of the industry which has been incredible! I also loved getting the on-set experience!
Film Project Trainee

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