Festival goers will have the chance to experience a thought-provoking world cinema programme that spotlights youth issues and social issues, an extensive education programme, talent lab industry masterclasses, classic and brand-new family and teen films, the Cinemagic Young Filmmaker weekend, and Film Jury panels for young film critics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to film previews from all over the world, festival goers can hear from Blue Peter<\/strong> Editor, Ellen Evans<\/strong>, about her job looking after the longest running children\u2019s tv show in the world. Film Critic, presenter and author Ian Nathan<\/strong> will be \u2018in conversation\u2019 with Brian Henry Martin about Ian\u2019s latest book, James Cameron: A Retrospective, and Derry Girls Director Michael Lennox<\/strong> will give an insight to working on Channel 4\u2019s hit comedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Creativity Corner<\/strong> will offer workshops in Writing for TV, Making News Programmes, Illustration, Puppetry, Presenting and Acting. BAFTA Winner, Tony Cooke<\/strong>, Head Writer\/Executive Producer on the magical Lovely Little Farm<\/strong> for Apple TV+ will help young people develop their writing skills and content ideas, and presenter Joanna Adeyinka-Burford<\/strong> will take teens on an A-Z journey through the media industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Creative Talent from TV and Film productions Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Three Families, Derry Girls, Becoming Human, Bear Grylls: Survival School, Bridgerton, Normal People, An Cail\u00edn Ci\u00fain<\/em> will host the Cinemagic Belfast Harbour Talent Lab Masterclasses<\/strong> focusing on equipping new entrants to the film and television industry with insights on Directing, Producing, Acting and Cinematography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are extremely excited to present this year\u2019s Cinemagic Film Festival in Belfast- the 33rd Edition! After months of hard work amid a difficult landscape for everyone, we are proud to share an uplifting and inspiring programme filled with Talent Labs, Film Previews, Industry Talks, workshops and competitions. As an innovator in the field of youth film exhibition and engagement with the screen industry, we are providing a unique window to the world and celebrating stories from all walks of life. With continued support from our funders Cinemagic can motivate young audiences, nurture skills, and develop tomorrow\u2019s creative workforce. I encourage festival supporters and new audiences to get involved this autumn.<\/em><\/p>\nJoan Burney Keatings MBE, Cinemagic CEO<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The festival is also looking for CineSeekers Juries<\/strong>, to become young film critics to review animation, drama, and documentary films, and over 150 young filmmakers from the UK and Ireland will be celebrated during the Young Filmmaker Showcase for rising talent.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cinemagic Film Education<\/strong> programme offers opportunities for pre-school and primary to post-primary and third level students. Some of the highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In partnership with CCEA and the Foyle Film Festival, Cinemagic will host the 2022 Moving Image Arts Awards Showcase and classroom-based activity includes Podcasting for Beginners, BBFC Online Classification Workshops, SFX Make-Up Tutorials, and Short Film Juries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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