Individuals from the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area, aged 17-24, who are interested in the creative and screen industries are set to benefit from the launch of the 2025 Film Lab delivered by Cinemagic.
The hands-on film production initiative will run from March 2025 in partnership with Mid and East Antrim Labour Market Partnership under their Placement Insights Programme.
Funded by the Department for Communities, Labour Market Partnerships create targeted employment action plans for council areas, allowing for collaboration at local and regional level to support people towards and into work
The Cinemagic Film Lab participants will get access to invaluable skills development opportunities in a range of creative disciplines including script development and film production. The project will highlight career and training pathways and nurture talent.
Pre-production masterclasses with industry professionals will culminate with participants having the opportunity to work on a Cinemagic short film in locations in the Mid and East Antrim Council Borough.
The initiative brings the film industry together with the Labour Market Partnerships collaborating in a creative arena to create pipeline to training and employment and supporting local economy growth.
Cinemagic CEO, Joan Burney Keatings MBE commented “We are looking forward to working collaboratively with our partners in Mid and East Antrim Borough Council to assist individuals to develop new skills, and to give them the confidence in the future to thrive in employment in the creative industries.”
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, adds: “This dynamic project will provide aspiring filmmakers with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to bring their creative visions to life. I would encourage anyone with an interest in the creative industries to sign up and find out more.”
To apply for the project, which is free of charge, 17-24 year olds Mid and East Antrim Borough Council should submit an application form by 18 April 2025 accessible HERE.
No prior qualifications or experience in the creative industries is required. The project is looking for individuals from all backgrounds that are interested in creative and digital technologies, and who wish to further their skills and work on a practical filmmaking project.
Participants must be available for the following project dates:
| Session 1 | Wednesday 30th April | 10-4pm | Zoom |
| Session 2 | Wednesday 7th May | 6-7.30pm | zoom |
| Session 3 | Saturday 17th May | 10-12pm | live at Ecos |
| Session 4 | Saturday 17th May | 1-3pm | live at Ecos |
| Session 5 | Saturday 7th June | 10-12pm | live at Ecos |
| Session 6 | Wednesday 30th July | 6-7.30pm | zoom |
| Session 7 | Wednesday 27th August | 6-7.30pm | zoom |
| Session 8 | Wednesday 3rd September | 6-8pm | zoom |
| Session 9 | Saturday 6th September | All Day | live |
| Session 10 | Sunday 7th September | All Day | live |
Ends:// Press Information: Claire Shaw, Cinemagic Press Officer, 028 90 311 900 claire@cinemagic.org.uk
