Cinemagic Seeks Young ‘Film Consultants’ | The Irish Film & Television Network

Over the course of a three day workshop in Queen’s Film Theatre, beginning on Wednesday 7th July, the Cinemagic young consultants will work with the Cinemagic team to help steer the choice of films for the 20th Anniversary Festival, as they watch and critique films from around the globe. For budding film critics aged between 10 and 18 years who would enjoy the opportunity to spend three days (10.00am-4.00pm) from Wednesday 7th July - Friday 9th July working with Cinemagic in Belfast, this is an opportunity to meet other likeminded young people and have a say in deciding the content of the largest film festival for young people in Ireland and the UK. The chosen film consultants will also contribute ideas for the festival programme and help with the marketing and promotion of festival events.

Chris Shaw, Cinemagic Film Programmer explains what the young consultants can look forward to, saying: “Cinemagic is dedicated to providing new and exciting opportunities for young people with all interests in film, whether they want to enjoy new films or take their interest to a new level and explore career options in the film industry. The young film consultants will have the opportunity to watch and review international films they would not normally have access to and the panel will represent the youth of Ireland at this year’s film festival taking place in Belfast in November.

”We are looking forward to bringing together a group of enthusiastic young people to work on the festival from July through to December. The three day workshop will provide lots of opportunities for discussion and debate and provide a lively platform for young people to interact with each other.”

Interested applicants aged 10 -18 with a keen interest in film and the enthusiasm to work within a group should apply to be considered for a place by writing/emailing a letter telling Cinemagic why they would like to be a Cinemagic Young Film Consultant, and include a review of a recent or favourite film.

This information, along with their name, address, age, telephone number, email address and name/address of their school should be sent to, Claire Baxter, Cinemagic, Young Consultants Programme, 49 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JL or emailed to claire@cinemagic.org.uk. All applications should be received no later than Thursday 17th June. Successful applicants will be contacted after this date with further details.

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