30th Cinemagic Film Festival

Source: Belfast

The 30th Anniversary Cinemagic Festival has unveiled over 30 days of unmissable opportunities for young audiences in Belfast and across Northern Ireland.

The 2019 Cinemagic Belfast Festival line-up includes Oscar-nominated Irish actress Saoirse Ronan and legendary actress Hayley Mills.

Festival goers will have the chance to participate in an extensive Film Education programme, industry masterclasses, a 'Talking Pictures' strand with screenings and filmmaker Q&A, the Cinemagic Young Filmmaker Weekend and Film Jury panels for young film critics.

The programme features over 100 public films and events, 30 industry workshops and masterclasses and 75 film education workshops. In the run-up to the festival Cinemagic welcomes acclaimed actor Tchéky Karyo, to present two films at Queen's Film Theatre, including the first film ever Screened at Cinemagic, 30 years ago, Vincent and Me.

The Gala Opening will be marked with a special Northern Ireland preview of much-anticipated animation Abominable from Universal Pictures and DreamWorks on 6 October. This leads the way for a fantastic array of films including documentaries, shorts, and animations celebrating world cinema from 1 October - 3 November.

Festival Highlights 2019:

12 October - A Grand Day Out and A Close Shave

30 October - Wizard of Oz 30th Anniversary Screening

25 October - Bridge to Terabithia Screening

12 October - Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon with Q&A

26 October - Cinematography with Seamus McGarvey

26 October - Voice Acting for Cartoons and Animation

27 October - Suzie, do you copy? A Cult Film Double Bill

26 October - The Greatest Showman with Seamus McGarvey

For more information and for the full festival line up, please visit cinemagic.org.uk

The Festival is funded by Northern Ireland Screen, Department for Communities, Belfast City Council and Tourism NI.