CINEMAGIC WORLD SCREEN FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 13th November – 30th November 2008
CALL FOR ENTRIES
posted 18 March
Cinemagic is an international film festival for young people based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was established in 1989 and over the years it has developed a worldwide reputation for excellence in children’s programming and is currently the largest award-winning children’s film festival in Great Britain and Ireland.
The 17-day festival includes international film screenings, big movie premieres, special guests, discussions, competitions and masterclasses in all aspects of filmmaking.
Cinemagic is a competitive festival with prizes for:
* Best feature and best short film for a teenage audience – judged by a jury of young people aged 15-18
* Best feature and best short film for a children's audience – judged by a jury of young people aged 10-14
Films made within the years 2006 – 2008 are eligible for competition. We are interested in all types of films and programmes for children and young people from preschool through to young adult. We can screen 35mm, Beta SP (PAL) and DV cam.
To enter, just send a DVD/VHS preview, either in English or with English subtitles, and a completed entry form to:
Chris Shaw, Festival Programmer
Cinemagic
49 Botanic Avenue
Belfast BT7 1JL
Northern Ireland
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS 1st AUGUST 2008. All entries will be judged by a previewing committee. Successful entrants will be notified by 1st September 2008.
For more information
email: chris@cinemagic.org.uk
tel: +44 (0)28 90311900
