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‘REEL CHANGE’ FOR ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY TEENS FILM PRODUCTION

Front Row Zoe Smyth, North Coast Integrated, Nea Marsh, Dominican College, Beccy Henderson, Back Row Laura McCurdy, Cinemagic, Richard Campbell, Adam Wilkinson, Sam McCaughan, Coleraine Grammar School, Elisha McNulty, Bank of Ireland. Press Release

Screen Industries Bank Financial Wellbeing for North Coast Teenagers

Emma Finney, Head of Business, Innovation and Partnerships, South Eastern Regional College, Aaron Mooney, Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, Joan Burney Keatings, Cinemagic CEO, Sinead Hawkins, North West Regional College, Business Skills Manager. Front Row Oznur Yalgin, Sarah Marsden, Michael Thompson.

Careers boost for aspiring filmmakers with Skill Up Programme

Back R: Francesca Brundle and Reuben Duncan, Front R, Joan Burney Keatings, Cinemagic CEO, India Todd, Ethan Paul, and Ciara McKinney, NI Connections celebrating the upcoming Cinemagic LA Festival from 15th-20th June. Cinemagic, in partnership with Northern Ireland Connections, Screen Ireland, and Northern Ireland Bureau are brining young creatives from Northern Ireland, Ireland, and Los Angeles together for a week-long programme of film industry immersion and cultural exchange. Photo/PressEye

Young film talent to be inspired at Cinemagic LA

Eileen Russell, Founder of WayMaker Child Therapy is pictured at the announcement that the poignant animated short film, 'A New Day for Little Bear' she created and directed will be screened on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Queen’s Film Theatre as part of Cinemagic. The short film employs a therapeutic metaphor to guide young audiences through the emotions of grief and recovery. For further information on 'A New Day for Little Bear' go to www.wearewaymaker.com Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Ballymena mum's short film aims to help children deal with loss

Film enthusiast Zoe Steede (centre) with Bernard McCloskey, Northern Ireland Screen and Kali McDermott, Cinemagic at the launch of the 35th annual Cinemagic Film and Television Festival for Young People. Photo: MT Hurson/Stills Photographic

Programme unveiled for 35th annual Cinemagic film and television festival

The educational film charity Cinemagic received a cash boost from Amazon

Belfast educational film charity boosted by Amazon donation

Armagh-born, Cinemagic charity boss Joan Burney-Keatings believes a new film starring singing favourite Brian Kennedy can inspire future peacemakers

Cinemagic boss hopes film will bring 'positive change elsewhere in the world’

Teenagers from Belfast have set off (June 23) on a week-long trip of a lifetime as part of this year’s Cinemagic LA programme. The teenagers are participants of IGNITE, an innovative youth leadership initiative established and spearheaded by George Best Belfast City Airport, in partnership with Cinemagic, which aims to provide young people from all backgrounds with life-changing opportunities. The culmination of the week is a Gala showcase sponsored by NI Connections, which will bring the week’s activity to a close on June 28

NI teens learn about filmmaking in Los Angeles

Pic 1 (l-r) Aida Velasco, Consul for Political Affairs Mexico; Joan Burney Keatings MBE, chief executive, Cinemagic; Catherine Martin, Ireland’s Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media; and Marcella Smyth, Consul General of Ireland

Cinemagic chief receives accolade for short film about gender violence

Register to become a jury member for Cinemagic's 'On the Pulse' short film festival

Young and interested in film? Join Cinemagic's film jury

The 33rd annual Cinemagic Film Festival for Young People offers a rich variety of events based around film, including screenings, Q&A, talks from industry professionals, talent labs and the Young Filmmaker competition

Young filmmakers working across a variety of genres will be judged by Cinemagic

Jenni Barkley, Belfast Harbour, Laura McCurdy, Cinemagic project executive and Lucy Johnston, Cinemagic participant

Budding young movie buffs can now sign up for talent labs with Cinemagic

hloe Diamond, Cinemagic and Bruce Gardiner-Crehan, South Belfast Foodbank Manager at the launch of the ‘Cinemagic Young Audiences Supporting Foodbanks, at The Ulster Museum

Cinemagic audiences support foodbank

Pictured with Economy Minister Diane Dodds, in Belfast, on the set of Cinemagic film ‘The Carer’ are filmmaking trainees (Back row L-R) Tom Greer from Carrickfergus, Jac Grogan from West Belfast, Grace Hynds from Portadown,(Front row L-R) North West Regional College Head of Curriculum and Operations, Dr Catherine O'Mullan, Cinemagic CEO, Joan Burney Keatings and Belfast Metropolitan College Chief Executive, Louise Warde Hunter

Filmmakers call action on new productions

My Life in Versailles

Cinemagic’s ‘On The Pulse Festival’ offers a window to the world
The third Cinemagic ‘On the Pulse’ short film festival presents a digital edition running until March 31.
Julie-Ann Spence

Cinemagic launches search for young film production crew

Academy aims to inspire young talent

Young Actors Jude Hill and Savanna Burney Keatings with Denis the Donkey

Kinedale Donkeys and local talent in the spotlight for film

Jamie Baker

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

Cinemagic goes virtual next month

Young Film Consultants wanted for Cinemagic

Cinemagic search for jurors for  ‘On the Pulse’ short film festival

The Cinemagic initiative is open to young filmmaking talent living in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Council area

Exciting career development opportunity for young NI filmmakers

Larne student Olivia Millar with Jay Roewe, Senior Vice-President of HBO and Michelle Hatfield, Director of Corporate Services at George Best Belfast City Airport.

Larne student meets Game of Thrones boss at youth programme launch

Front Row L-R James McVeigh (17) and Matilda Reid (16). Back Row L-R Marcella Walsh, Arts & Business Northern Ireland, Laura McCurdy, Cinemagic and Jim Burke, Hagan Homes launching Home, a new film project delivered by Cinemagic for 16-18 yr olds supported by Hagan Homes and Arts & Business Northern Ireland. Photo by Aaron McCracken

Calling all budding young filmmakers

Joan Burney Keatings

Cinemagic boss talks about her travels
Joan Burney Keatings MBE, chief executive, Cinemagic
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Cinemagic film jury members will have the opportunity to meet other film fans, learn about the role of the film critic and play an important role in the Festival choosing its winners.

Cinemagic launches search for Northern Ireland film critics

crew call out

Am Set von HEIDI: Anuk Steffen (Heidi), Bruno Ganz (AlmÃ¶hi) und Quirin Agrippi (Geissenpeter) - Foto: Walter Wehner

Feast of film is on the menu for Cinemagic

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