Do you enjoy watching films? Would you like to see new films from around the world? Ever thought of being a film critic? If so, this year's Cinemagic Belfast CineFocus and CineSeekers film jury might just be for you.
Cinemagic is recruiting jury panels made up of 06-11 year olds and 12-25 year olds to watch and judge a series of international films during the Cinemagic Belfast 2015 Festival programme this autumn.
The initiative aims to inspire future cinema-going audiences and provides a platform for debate and discussion. Cinemagic film jury members will have the opportunity to meet other young film fans, learn about the role of the film critic, meet filmmakers and festival guests and play an important role in the Festival.
The CineSeekers and CineFocus jury members meet in festival cinemas in Belfast where they will enjoy a feast of film and decide on the winning films of the festival which will be announced at a special showcase evening at the close of the festival.
The Cinemagic Festival Jury programme is a much anticipated part of the festival every year. The young people enjoy watching new films and making new friends whilst learning about film culture. The Jury promotes a diverse range of international films for young people. By providing our young audiences with a unique, creative and fun-filled outlet for world cinema, the aim is to develop and nurture a broader appreciation, understanding and love of film, as well as celebrating the stories, peoples and cultures from around the globe.
To register for the Cinemagic Belfast 2015 Festival Jury download a registration form from cinemagic.org.uk and return to Cinemagic by post at 49 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JL.
The dates for each age category are as follows and participants must be available for all dates in their group:
CineSeekers
06-07 year olds: 09, 10 and 11 October and 08 November
08-09 year olds: 17 and 18 October and 08 November
10-11 year olds: 07 and 08 November
CineFocus
12-14 year olds: 24, 25 and 30 October
15-17 year olds: 24, 25 and 30 October
18-25 year olds: 21, 22 and 30 October
Of course, there is some small print...
The cost to participate is £10 per person. Travel to and from the cinema is the responsibility of a parent/guardian if the participant is under 18. Films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles where necessary. The Cinemagic Festival is funded by Northern Ireland Screen supported by DCAL, and funded by Belfast City Council and George Best Belfast City Airport.
Cinemagic Film Festival takes place from 09 October to 04 November at various locations. For more information go to cinemagic.org.uk
Calling All Young Cinema Fans...
Date: 07/10/2015
