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 Celebrates Youth Creativity at 2023 Gala Showcase sponsored by NI Connections
Belfast Teens Set for Inspiring Cinemagic Los Angeles IGNITE Experience!
Cinemagic and NI Connections Announce Sponsorship for Cinemagic Los Angeles Gala
Cinemagic receives prestigious LA accolade at screening of new film Abia
Cinemagic and British Consulate LA Give Voice to LA Youth on Climate Change
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