Cinemagic Film Festival
Movie screenings and workshops as part of Cinemagic Film Festival
Saturday 28th October
In the Lecture Theatre
10:30 - 11:55: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (Food Bank Screening)* (Cert: U)
A group of irresistible pets decide to head home after being separated from their loving owners. On their incredible journey, across a ruggedly beautiful mountain range, they encounter danger and excitement at every turn, from ferocious beasts to the harsh elements of nature. It’s an unforgettable story of love, courage and devotion that will inspire everyone in the family.
Book your place - free entry with a foodbank item*
12:00 - 17:00: CineSeekers 18+ (ages 18-25)
• Watch films from around the world
• Choose the festival jury winners
• Take part in a film review workshop
• Get a jury goodie bag
• Meet like-minded young people
12:25 - 13:30: The Island of Us (age 12+)
Five short animations that inhabit bizarre and beautiful worlds.
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13:50 - 14:50: An Irish Goodbye and Q&A With Ross White (age 12+)
Winner of Best Live Action Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards and BAFTA winner for Best British Short Film 2023.
15:15 - 16:50: Unfinished Ground (age 15+)
Five short films celebrating and examining the beautiful, but often complex, relationships between kids and their parents.
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In the Learning Zone
11:00 - 13:00: Screenwriting & Directing Workshop with Cathy Brady (ages 16-25)
Gain insight into the world of film and television directing in this presentation for young filmmakers.
Sunday 29th October
10:15 - 11:00: Little Princess - double-bill! (age 3+)
In this double-episode package meet Little Princess, the only child of the loving King and Queen. Our cheeky Princess has her castle home and its grounds at her disposal – free to roam and play safely. By her side are her beloved pets – Puss, Scruff and her newly acquired Shetland pony Horace – who have their own adventures in each story. And this Princess doesn’t go anywhere without her favourite teddy, Gilbert.
14:00 - 14:30: Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer's Llamas
When the Farmer and Bitzer go to the Country Fair, Shaun tags along intent on causing mischief. Animated havoc at its best!
15:00 - 16:30: Wildlife Filmmaking & Field Biology Presentation and Q&A with Dan O'Neill (age 8+)
Join this special festival Q&A with wildlife expert Dan O’Neill and hear about his globe-trotting expeditions documenting and filming the planet’s most fascinating animals. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions and gain insight into the exhilarating world of wildlife filmmaking and field biology.
*Rather than paying for a regular ticket to gain entry to the Cinemagic film screening, audiences are asked to donate an essential item/food item on the day needed by the South Belfast Foodbank to support the local community in South Belfast.