Los Angeles
Los Angeles Festival
In 2023, under the guidance of Cinemagic industry professionals, young people aged 15-21, created a short film ‘Heaven on Earth’ supported by British Consulate in Los Angeles addressing social responsibility to inspire change and give a platform to the opinions and voices of young people. The participants had the chance to develop their talents and employability skills in a range of production areas as well as earn a credit on the film.
In 2024, also under the guidance of Cinemagic industry professionals, young people from Hawthorne School District created the short film 'Dream Notes'. This short film has gone on to win the Los Angeles Film Award for Best Inspirational Film 2024.
NI to LA!
Through our annual Cinemagic LA programme, young people from LA and across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland unite in Los Angeles to participate in talks, workshops, masterclasses and film screenings designed to motivate and inspire future filmmakers.
In 2025, 15 young people from NI and ROI attended exclusive Q&A sessions and masterclasses hosted by top studios and entertainment professionals Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Studios, Universal Studios, Imagine Entertainment, and Artists Equity. Special guest speakers included Kirsten Sheridan, Ryan Rowe, Alison Winters, Jonathan Sanger, Lisa Fitzpatrick, and Ross King. Access full press release HERE.
Supporting the delivery of the programme in Los Angeles were ELMA (European Languages and Movies in America), The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, CIACLA (Contemporary Irish Arts Center LA) and Loyola Marymount University.
The programme kicked off with a musical theatre workshop at Loyola Marymount University, supported by the LMU Irish Studies Program and CIACLA, led by Director Maire Campbell, and concluded with the Cinemagic LA Showcase — a celebratory evening of latest Cinemagic short film screenings and performances highlighting the achievements of young people from 18 different schools.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026
The Cinemagic Los Angeles Festival is non-competitive. All film content is invited for exhibition.
Los Angeles News
Cinemagic LA: Behind the Curtain – Musical Theatre & Film Industry Insights Day
We were thrilled to kick off our Cinemagic LA week of festivities by welcoming students from WISH Academy, Hawthorne School District, and more, to join young people from Northern Ireland and Ireland to a special creative industries event in Loyola Marymount University yesterday (Monday 16thJune 2025). Supported by Contemporary Irish
Young Film Talent To Be Inspired at Cinemagic LA
The award-winning Cinemagic Film and Television Festival for Young People returns to Los Angeles from 15th-20th June, culminating in the annual Cinemagic LA Showcase at The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica, to celebrate rising film talent. Northern Irish Connections, Screen Ireland, and Northern Ireland Bureau are working in partnership
Cinemagic Film Festival to Inspire Students with Educational film screenings program supported by European Languages and Movies in America (ELMA)
Students from three Los Angeles Schools have joined forces with Cinemagic to host special film screenings as part of Cinemagic Film Festival’s education programme over the coming week. Cinemagic aims to utilise film and the screen industries to ignite active and memorable learning and to offer invaluable opportunities to young
Calling Young Filmmakers! Cinemagic Opens Applications for 2025 Los Angeles Programme
The award-winning Cinemagic Film and Television Festival is thrilled to announce an open call for young people aged 16-24 to participate in our renowned Los Angeles programme this June 2025. This exceptional opportunity invites aspiring creatives to join an immersive experience in one of the world’s leading entertainment capitals. Over
Young People to Spend A Day with Imagine Entertainment for Inspirational Event in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA – Cinemagic, the award-winning Film and Television Festival for Young People, is thrilled to announce an exclusive visit and talk at Imagine Entertainment as part of its Los Angeles initiative. This exciting event will feature key industry figures including Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Justin Wilkes (President of
Cinemagic Los Angeles Set to Inspire and Celebrate Young Talent
The award-winning Cinemagic Film and Television Festival for Young People announce Belfast City Airport, NI Connections and NI Bureau as sponsors of the annual Cinemagic Los Angeles Showcase being held on 28thJune at The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica. 500 invited guests from the world of film, TV,
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