Our Cinemagic Belfast Festival is the leading film and television festival for young people in the UK and Ireland. We love the magic of film and television and recognise its power to educate, motivate and inspire.
The 35th Cinemagic Belfast Festival takes place from 5th October to 3rd November offering unmissable film opportunities for young people, families, schools, and young filmmakers. Cinemagic's 15th Los Angeles programme runs in June, bringing young people from NI and LA face to face with the film industry to inspire and motivate.
I’m really proud to be involved in this Festival. Cinemagic gives young people a chance to achieve true self-expression through cinema – a gift. They have brought different communities together through the arts.
Saoirse Ronan
Actress (Little Women, Brooklyn
"Home at Cinemagic"
If you want to write, direct, produce, be in movies, be part of this wonderful world of media, then you have a home at Cinemagic.
Pierce Brosnan
Actor (James Bond, Mamma Mia)
"Cinemagic is, to me, passion"
Cinemagic is, to me, passion that you see coming from everyone involved. You want to encourage young people to do their thing and learn, and whilst they’re doing it have a smile on their face.
Dermot O’Leary
TV Presenter (BBC Radio 2, X Factor)
"It gives them courage..."
“I think Cinemagic is really great because it inspires kids, it gives them courage and helps them to be brave, to go for what they want to do."
Alisha Weir
Actress
"Meeting other film enthusiasts"
I really enjoyed getting to watch international cinema, whilst getting to network and meet other film enthusiasts and analysing the films we watched.
Film Jury Panel Member
"A brilliantly organised festival"
Cinemagic is a brilliantly organised festival, run by super passionate, lovely people. Communication from the festival was exceptional, and the filmmaking on display by young professionals was brilliant. I would highly recommend that anyone able to apply to be part of it!
Young Filmmaker
"Seeing every aspect of the industry"
I have thoroughly enjoyed the last few months with Cinemagic as I am new to the industry and I feel that they have been amazing at letting us see every aspect of the industry which has been incredible! I also loved getting the on-set experience!
