'On the Pulse' presents an exciting programme of film screenings, education events, talks and workshops centred on the short film genre.
Each year the programme offers a contemporary season of the very best international short films for young audiences as well as showcasing short films made by local young filmmakers. ‘On the Pulse’ also illustrates the importance of short filmmaking in the development of practical skills and in the development of sustainable and long term careers
Cinemagic has announced its competition strand for young filmmakers in this year’s ‘On the Pulse’ programme. In 2025, the Festival is looking to award a prize in three genre categories – awards will be presented for the Best Irish Live Action Short, Best Irish Animated Short, and Best Irish Documentary Short. The competition is open to Young Filmmakers aged 30 and under from/or living in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Click here to submit your entry.
Please note:
This competition is only open to young filmmakers aged 30 and under from or living in Ireland and Northern Ireland. If you are from Northern Ireland/Ireland, but are currently not living there, please make this clear in your submission details.
Short film entries must have been completed post-January 2024. Any entries made pre-January 2024 will not be accepted.
Please make sure all entry details are complete in your submission, including:
- Country of Origin
- Filmmaker Age (DO.B)
- Running Time
- Full Synopsis/Overview
- Completion Date
- Contact (Email/Mobile)
If you are submitting a film on behalf of a filmmaker please make sure you provide the details of the director (including age) in the Director Biography section.
‘On the Pulse’ is funded by the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen.
