Every year Cinemagic receive hundreds of entries into Cinemagic Young Filmmaker from young people wishing to share their stories with a wider audience. In 2024 they received over 600 short film submissions from the next generation of young creatives, from throughout the UK and Ireland, and we are delighted to share with you the competition shortlists.

SHORTLIST - ANIMATION

My Sisters Nature, Dir: Bella Quinn

Every Other Weekend, Dir: James Naughton

One Track Mind, Dir: Faye Isherwood-Wallace

Tied Down, Dir: Jadwiga Ligeza

Bone Idol, Dir: Alba Fernandez Dawson

IN.E.R.T.I.A. Gear, Dir: Leon Akpan

Can of Paint, Dir: Urte ‘Avi’ Karvelyte

The Little Feastly Fable, Dir: Carlo Connor Tripp

The Song, Dir: Bill Montague

The Bird and the Stone, Dir: Rosalea Ottoline Draper

Bounty, Dir: Beth Nihell

The Seal Hunter, Dir: Marty-August Blakely Martin

The Lab, Dir: Izzy Livesey

The Phantom Sound, Dir: Eleanor Honey Ponté

Content warning: This package contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.  

Age Suitability: This shorts package has been given an age recommendation of 16+ due to adult themes and strong language.