Cinemagic Film Festival

****SCHOOLS' MID-TERM MOVIE SCREENING****
Join Cinemagic for a mid-term movie morning on Wednesday 13th February at Odeon Cinemas Belfast with a schools’ screening of Disney’s much anticipated animated adventure RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET from 10.30am-12.30pm.
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: Six years after the events of “Wreck-It-Ralph”, Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure. Cert PG.
... To book tickets, £2 per pupil (available on a first come first served basis) email claire@cinemagic.org.uk or nathan@cinemagic.org.uk
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****YOUNG FILMMAKING TALENT CELEBRATED AT CINEMAGIC BFI FILM ACADEMY SHOWCASE***
The creative work of 21 talented young filmmakers, aged 16-19 years old from Northern Ireland, was celebrated at the weekend at the annual showcase of the BFI (British Film Institute Film) Academy programme, delivered by Cinemagic.
The programme equips local young filmmakers, who are passionate about film, with the knowledge, skills, insight, confidence and practical training to help lay strong ...foundations for their pursuit of a career in the film industry.
The 21 participants attended film and television masterclasses and Q&A sessions at Cinemagic Belfast on various film disciplines from the history of film, right through to story development, directing, producing, film criticism, film finance and marketing and distribution.
In addition to the industry and skills training and access to top professionals, the young filmmaking trainees worked in groups to make two short films, which they showcased on the final day of the Academy to an invited audience and industry guests including Alison Crinion from The Industry Trust/Loviemovies.ie, Peter Weil, Directors Brian Kirk, Michael Lennox, Patrick Maxwell Congratulations to everyone involved!
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After last year's sell-out Halloween Show we are delighted to welcome Mr Hullabaloo back to Cinemagic for FAIRY TALE FARM.
Throughout this special storytelling event, children will be invited to take part in a series of interactive story adventures, watching in amazement as three classic farmyard fairy tales (Jack & the Beanstock, The Three Little Pigs and Bobbin & the Ugly Duckling) unfold before their very eyes.
By combining a little fairy-tale magic and captivating adventure, a story shared with us is guaranteed to provide lots of fun for all!

After last year's sell-out Halloween Show we are delighted to welcome Mr Hullabaloo back to Cinemagic for FAIRY TALE FARM.
Throughout this special storytelling event, children will be invited to take part in a series of interactive story adventures, watching in amazement as three classic farmyard fairy tales (Jack & the Beanstock, The Three Little Pigs and Bobbin & the Ugly Duckling) unfold before their very eyes.
By combining a little fairy-tale magic and captivating adventu...re, a story shared with us is guaranteed to provide lots of fun for all!
MR HULLABALOO'S FAIRY TALE FARM Sat 30 March, 1.00pm, Ulster Museum, Belfast All Ages, £5.00 Tickets: www.wegottickets.com/event/462536
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An animated adventure for all ages, with original music and an all-star cast, Smallfoot turns a myth upside down when a bright young yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist - a human! News of this “Smallfoot” throws the simple yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, in an all new story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery. Starring Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya, Common, LeBron James and Danny DeVito.

Incredibles 2, this Sat 26th Jan, 1pm Ulster Museum, Belfast #moviesatthemuseum #familytime

Finding Dory, 10.30am, this Sat 26th Jan Ulster Museum, Belfast

Join Cinemagic for this special screening and panel discussion in the Light House Cinema Dublin.
#EUandMe Tues 12th February, 1pm-2.30pm, Light House Cinema, Dublin, Age: 17+
... The future of Europe has never been more hotly debated. Cinemagic Film Festival presents #EUandMe, a special free screening of five short films in Light House Cinema Dublin exploring the key challenges faced by European countries today: from sustainability, to mobility and equality. Directed by leading filmmakers drawn from across the European Union, #EUandMe is a timely exploration of some of the most pressing issues of our time.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and debate exploring the issues raised in the films. Presented in partnership with European Commission Representation in Ireland and Eclipse Pictures.
The Living Hostel / Germany (On the theme of mobility). Oona / Finland (On the theme of sustainability). Party Animal / Greece (On skills and business). The Loner / Poland (On the theme of digital issues). Debut / Croatia (On the theme of human rights).
Entry is free of charge but tickets are required. Please email claire@cinemagic.org.uk or visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/euandme-tickets-55 210665587
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Grace and Goliath screens at Chicago Irish Film Festival next month!

FINDING DORY and INCREDIBLES 2 screen this Saturday (26th January) at the Ulster Museum, Belfast as part of Cinemagic's 'Movies at the Museum'.
FINDING DORY, 10.30 AM, Ulster Museum, Cert: U, £3 Tickets: www.wegottickets.com/event/460190
... INCREDIBLES 2, 1 PM, Ulster Museum, Cert: PG, £3 Tickets: www.wegottickets.com/event/460189
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****New Year, New Clubs! ******
Teachers- would you like to set up a film club in school? Cinemagic is delighted to offer a selection of primary and post-primary schools in Northern Ireland the opportunity to set up their own Into Film Club. If you would like to learn more and bring a group of your pupils along to a FREE screening of Mary Poppins Returns, contact Laura@cinemagic.org.uk for more information.
... *Screenings will take place in venues across Northern Ireland during the last week of January 2019
Into Film Club is a Northern Ireland Screen initiative for schools designed to reduce disadvantage and is funded by the Department for Communities. The scheme is managed by Cinemagic and the Nerve Centre in partnership with Into Film.
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Call-out for Casting
A part of a creative arts project, Cinemagic is inviting young actors aged 14-25 years old to audition for a new stage play. “A Stone’s Throw”, written by Maire Campbell (A Christmas Star, Grace and Goliath). Auditions will take the format of a workshop process.
The play will be performed to post primary schools in February 2019 and actors must be able to commit to the following dates:
... Audition Date: Thursday 17th January 2019 Accidental Theatre, Shaftesbury Square, Belfast Time: 6pm-9pm
Rehearsals - 21st/ 22nd February 2019 Times: 9am-5pm
Rehearsals- 23rd/ 24th February 2019 Times: 9am-7pm
Performance - 25th / 26th February 2019 Times: 8am-1pm
To attend the auditions workshop please email Laura@cinemagic.org.uk by Monday 14th January 2019
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Call-out for Casting
A part of a creative arts project, Cinemagic is inviting young actors aged 14-25 years old to audition for a new stage play. “A Stone’s Throw”, written by Maire Campbell (A Christmas Star, Grace and Goliath). Auditions will take the format of a workshop process.
The play will be performed to post primary schools in February 2019 and actors must be able to commit to the following dates:
... Audition Date: Thursday 17th January 2019 Accidental Theatre, Shaftesbury Square, Belfast Time: 6pm-9pm
Rehearsals - 21st/ 22nd February 2019 Times: 9am-5pm
Rehearsals- 23rd/ 24th February 2019 Times: 9am-7pm
Performance - 25th / 26th February 2019 Times: 8am-1pm
To attend the auditions workshop please email Laura@cinemagic.org.uk by Monday 14th January 2019
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In 'Incredibles 2', Helen is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob navigates the day-to-day heroics of 'normal' life at home with Violet, Dash and baby Jack-Jack whose superpowers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don't shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone by their side. That's what makes this family so Incredible!

From the creators of DisneyPixar’s Finding Nemo comes an epic undersea adventure filled with imagination, humour and heart. When Dory, the forgetful blue tang, suddenly remembers she has a family who may be looking for her, she, Marlin and Nemo take off on a life-changing quest to find them with help from Hank, a cantankerous octopus; Bailey, a beluga whale who’s convinced his biological sonar skills are on the fritz; and Destiny, a nearsighted whale shark! This fantastic movie is overflowing with unforgettable characters and dazzling animation!

Start the new year with a little movie magic!
Our first Movies at the Museum screenings in 2019 will be a fabulous 'Disney Double' featuring the brilliant FINDING DORY and the fantastic INCREDIBLES 2.
Tickets on sale from today!
... FINDING DORY Sat 26 January, 10.30am, Ulster Museum, Belfast, £3 Tickets: www.wegottickets.com/event/460190
INCREDIBLES 2 Sat 26 January, 1pm, Ulster Museum, Belfast, £3 Tickets: www.wegottickets.com/event/460189
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