Cinemagic ‘On the Pulse’ short film festival: young filmmaker call!
Date Posted: January 25, 2022
On the Pulse, short film festival presented by Cinemagic returns for a fourth edition from Friday 18th – Thursday 31st March 2022. After a fully digital edition last year Cinemagic is delighted to return to live events and cinema-based screenings in 2022.
The programme will be launched in February with events taking in Belfast venues including The Ulster Museum, Queen’s Film Theatre, ODEON Belfast, Black Box Belfast and The Belfast Barge.
The festival, celebrating the short film genre, is funded by the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen, and will present a programme of unmissable films for children, families, schools, young adults and young filmmakers, as well as a film surgery, jury programme and a masterclass and series for aspiring film, television and media creators.
Competition: Cinemagic is also delighted to announce a new competition element for young filmmakers in this year’s ‘On the Pulse’ programme. The festival is looking to award a prize for the Best Irish Short Film. The competition is open to Young Filmmakers aged 25 and under from/or living in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
For details on how to submit your short films please click HERE
On the Pulse: The ‘On the Pulse’ film programme offers a cinematic window to the world presenting a diverse range of storytelling, celebrating universal stories of youth and youth perspectives. The Cinemagic ‘On the Pulse’ selection of short films is multi-genre including documentary, drama, comedy, horror and animation.
Short Films are invited to enter ‘On the Pulse’ for the main programme with a specific Call for Entries for Young Filmmaker at ‘On the Pulse’. Festival themes will include stories of inclusivity, the world today, young protagonists overcoming challenges, and heartwarming stories of celebration.
Under 25 year-olds will also have the opportunity to participate in practical workshops, tutorials and Q&As which are a must for aspiring creatives.
Joan Burney Keatings, Cinemagic CEO said “Cinemagic ‘On the Pulse’ is designed to motivate, educate and inspire young people from all backgrounds. With funding support from the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen, the programme offers a contemporary season of the very best international short films for young audiences as well as showcasing shorts made by local filmmakers.
‘On The Pulse’ also illustrates the importance of short filmmaking in the development of practical skills and in the development of sustainable careers in the creative industries and I encourage young creators to get involved in the vast array of opportunities on offer this March”.
