Jamie hopes to reel in award for footage of city’s celebrations

Jamie BakerJamie Baker
Jamie Baker
Londonderry’s world famous Halloween celebrations are the subject of an exciting new short film which has been shortlisted for a special award thanks to one local talent who has been recognised among top young film makers from across the country.

Cinematic whizz Jamie Baker (pictured) captured footage of the celebrations last year while on placement with the North West Carnival Initiative. The result is a vibrant and colourful whirlwind of Halloween highlights, that perfectly captures the energy and creativity of the festival programme.

The film has now been selected for consideration by Cinemagic for this year’s Young Filmmaker of the Year Competition, which will be judged on November 1, during the Cinemagic Belfast Festival.

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Jamie studied film through Ulster University’s Cinematic Arts programme, and teamed up with the NW Carnival Initiative last year where he was inspired by the artists and performers who create the magical scenes that bring the streets to life each year.

He said: “I wanted to take the viewer on a tour of what Derry Halloween has to offer, as well as giving them a unique insight, for the first time, into the preparations that go into producing such a spectacular event.”

And looking ahead to the awards, he added: “I know it’s an old cliche to say ‘It’s not the winning, but the taking part that’s important!’ But in this case it’s true. Although I would be over the moon if I won.”

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