Calling young film fans to be part of Coca-Cola Cinemagic Film Festival Jury Panel

Do you enjoy watching films? Would you like to share your views on what you see on the screen with others?  Ever thought of being a film critic? 

If so, this year’s Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People is currently selecting a jury panel of 10 to 18 year olds to watch and judge short and feature films. The panel will be required to watch all of the films that are being screened in competition during the Festival (16th November-2nd December) and to choose a number of winning entries.

Chris Shaw, Cinemagic Programmer, explains what is involved in the role: “As a jury member you will spend a number of evenings and weekends at the Festival, helping to decide the winners of ‘Best Feature Film for a Children’s Audience’ and ‘Best Short Film for a Children’s Audience’. These categories will be judged by a jury of 10 to 14 year olds, whilst a panel of 15 to 18 year olds will vote for ‘Best Feature for a Teenage Audience’ and ‘Best Short Film for a Teenage Audience. Jury members will have a great opportunity to be part of an international film festival and to present the awards at BelfastCity Hallon 2nd December.  It also offers young people the chance to meet others with a similar passion for film and to make new friends, whilst expanding their understanding of the different genres of film.”

To register for the Cinemagic Jury simply write an imaginative letter or e-mail, no longer than 300 words, explaining why you would like to be on the jury and send it by Wednesday 9th November to Jury Competition, Cinemagic, 49 Botanic Avenue, Belfast BT7 1JL or email: [email protected]

Please include your name, address, age, contact telephone number and email address. You must have permission from your parent/guardian to be a jury member, be able to attend all of the jury films over the period 16th November-2nd December and be able to arrange your own transport to and from the Festival.

The films in competition are compiled of premiere screenings of international movies that explore new worlds and cultures.  Previews from around the world will guide viewers in a cultural whistle-stop tour of countries such Germany, America, Kenya, Iceland, Norway, Hollandand Russia. Highlights include Another Earth, Lost in Africa, Winter’s Daughter, Jess and Moss, Jitters, The Secret Letter.

For further information on the opportunities that exist as part of The Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival please visit www.cinemagic.org.uk Tickets for festival films can be purchased online from the Cinemagic website or from the Belfast Welcome Centre, 47 Donegall Place Belfast, Tel: 02890 24 66 09.

The Coca-Cola Cinemagic Festival is Funded by Northern Ireland Screen Supported by DCAL.

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For more information on this press release contact Claire Shaw, Cinemagic Press & Marketing Officer on 028 90 311 900 or email [email protected]