***CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER 2024***

YOU MUST BE AGED 25 OR UNDER TO ENTER THE COMPETITION.

Cinemagic is looking for imaginative and original films made by young people to be screened as part of CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER 2024. The films can be about anything at all! ­Fact or fiction, comedy or drama, news programme or documentary.

CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER 2024 will take place during the CINEMAGIC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in October '24. The event will showcase the best short film entries of the year and we will also be producing a series of workshops and master classes with renowned members of the film and TV industry. A prize voucher, physical award and certificate will be presented to the Young Filmmaker of the Year in each award category - the winning entries will also be screened ‘IN COMPETITION’ during the CINEMAGIC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE in 2025.

Running for 35 years Cinemagic Young Filmmaker has many well-known alumni including - Michael Lennox (Derry Girls), William McGregor (Gwen, His Dark Materials, The Missing, Poldark), Ryan Tohill (The Dig), Andrew Tohill (The Dig), Lee Cronin (The Hole in the Ground, Evil Dead Rise).

Web address - www.cinemagic.org.uk

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMPETITION IS ONLY OPEN TO YOUNG FILMMAKERS AGED 25 & UNDER FROM OR LIVING IN THE UK AND IRELAND. FILMS ARE TO BE NO LONGER THAN 10 MINS. SUBMISSIONS MUST HAVE BEEN MADE AFTER LAST YEAR'S COMPETITION DEADLINE OF JULY 2023, ANY ENTRIES MADE PRE-JULY 2023 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Cinemagic Young Filmmaker 2024 will have prizes for:

* Cinemagic Young Filmmaker of the Year (Award: Best Animation)
* Cinemagic Young Filmmaker of the Year (Award: Best Documentary)
* Cinemagic Young Filmmaker of the Year (Award: Best Music Video)
* Cinemagic Young Filmmaker of the Year (Award: Best Drama)
* Cinemagic Young Filmmaker of the Year (Award: Best Experimental)
* Cinemagic Young Filmmaker of the Year (Award: Best Horror/Sci-Fi)
* Cinemagic Young Filmmaker of the Year (Award: Best Micro Short)

Please note: We reserve the right to change award headings & create additional awarded strands.

2024 REGULATIONS (YOUNG FILMMAKER)

We are looking for imaginative and original films made by young people (Aged: 25 or Under) to be screened as part of CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER 2024.

The films can be about anything at all! Fact or fiction, comedy or drama, news programme; music video or documentary.

CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER 2024 will take place during the CINEMAGIC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE in October 2024. The event will showcase the best short film entries of the year and we will also be producing a series of workshops and master classes with renowned members of the film and television industry. A prize will be presented to the Young Filmmaker of the Year in each award category - the winning entries will also be screened ‘IN COMPETITION’ during the CINEMAGIC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE in 2025.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:
*Young Filmmaker is organised by the Cinemagic International Film Festival for Young People based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
*Young Filmmaker shortlisted films will be exhibited in live venues in Belfast, N. Ireland in October 2024 (Screening dates TBC).
*The competition exhibits films made by children and young people.
*The competition is open to anyone aged 25 and under from or living in the UK and Ireland.
*We welcome submissions from individuals or groups of friends, youth and community groups and schools and colleges.
*If you are submitting a youth/community or school project the majority of the people involved in the production must be aged 25 years or under. Although we understand these projects are often mentored by adults the production must be predominantly led by young people and young people must have devised the script/story. Young People must also have been involved in the technical side e.g. using camera/sound equipment and been involved in the edit.
*Film entries will be sorted into categories depending on age & genre. On occasions specific categories are added that are determined by the make-up of entries received in that particular year.
*The short films must have been made after last year's competition deadline of July 2023. Any entries made pre-July 2023 will not be accepted.
*Previous submissions will not be accepted.
*Films submitted must be no longer than 10 minutes in duration.
*All entries must be received digitally.
*Entry to the competition is FREE.
*The competition deadline is 1st August 2024.
*Not all films entered into the competition will be shortlisted and screened.
*A panel of film professionals and educators will judge each entry and their decision is final.
*Successful entries will be informed before the 31st August 2024. If you have not received any communication from Cinemagic by this date then your film has not been selected for participation in the event.
*A programme of short listed films will be exhibited during the 2024 Cinemagic Festival.
*It is your responsibility to obtain all permission and releases from all persons (or the parent/guardian of any young persons) appearing in the film or any associated photo/still images.
*It is your responsibility to ensure you have the right to show the film to a public audience (i.e. secured all music and image rights). If you do not have the permission to use the music/images in your film you cannot submit the film into the competition.
*In submitting your film you agree to all the competition regulations and confirm that all the information you have provided is true and accurate.
*Please make sure the spelling of all the names of cast/crew are correct on the entry form.

Please note: For any Young Filmmaker under 18 all direct correspondence between Cinemagic and the Young Filmmaker must be made via a parent/guardian.

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Please email an online screening link to your film along with an entry form to chris@cinemagic.org.uk

Entry forms are available to download from the Cinemagic website https://cinemagic.org.uk/young-filmmaker/

The competition deadline is 1st August 2024.

PLEASE NOTE: THE COMPETITION IS ONLY OPEN TO YOUNG FILMMAKERS AGED 25 AND UNDER FROM OR LIVING IN THE UK AND IRELAND.

FILMS ARE TO BE NO LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES.

For more information contact Chris Shaw at Cinemagic. Email: chris@cinemagic.org.uk

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  • Lucija Pigl

    Just wanted to share the awesome time we had at the Cinemagic Young Filmmaker Festival! It was a blast from start to finish. The films in the all categories were fantastic, and Queen's Theatre in Belfast made it all feel magical.

    Networking with other filmmakers was definitely a highlight. Thank you Cinemagic for having us :) Keep up the great work.

    November 2023
  • Was a pleasure to attend Cinemagic 2023. Such 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 anyone able to apply to do so!

    November 2023
  • Evan Preston

    Cinemagic film festival is a fantastic event. So much time and effort has been put into creating a professional yet incredibly welcoming atmosphere. The communication of the festival was some of the best I have received from any festival. The films that I watched were eclectic, well made and displayed the work of talented young filmmakers really well. I highly recommend Cinemagic!

    November 2023
  • This festival is nothing short of excellent. It showcased the incredible talents of young filmmakers, leaving me in awe of their creativity and storytelling skills. The diversity of films on display, from powerful documentaries to heartwarming narratives, was impressive. The festival was expertly organised, featuring engaging workshops that provided valuable insights into the world of cinema. The atmosphere was electric, with a strong sense of community and enthusiasm among the young filmmakers and attendees. This festival not only celebrates emerging talent but also provides a platform for these budding artists to shine. It's a must-visit and an unforgettable experience!

    October 2023
  • Rory Marsh

    Lovely cosy film festival that rang me up a short while after I submitted, and made me feel welcome. A genuine festival that is all about supporting and showcasing your work for FREE. Fun array of films in the FANTASTIC category and met some great friendly filmmakers at the pub after.

    December 2022