After a fully digital edition, last year Cinemagic is delighted to return to their live events and cinema-based screenings in 2022.
The Festival, celebrating the short film genre, is funded by the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen and will present a programme of unmissable films for children, families, schools, young adults, and young filmmakers, as well as a film surgery, jury programme, and a masterclass and q&a series 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. The Cinemagic ‘On the Pulse’ selection of short films is multi-genre including documentary, drama, comedy, horror, and animation. Prizes are awarded to the Best Live Action Short Film and Best Animated Short Film.
Short Films are invited to enter ‘On the Pulse’ for the main programme with a specific Call for Entries for Young Filmmakers @ ‘On the Pulse’.
Festival themes will include stories of inclusivity, the world today, young protagonists overcoming challenges, and stories of celebration and heartwarming tales. There will also be a showcase of the winning and highly commended films from the 2021 Cinemagic Young Filmmaker Competition, showcasing talent from across the UK and Ireland.
*See the festival timetable to view times for specific events*
