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 – DOCUMENTARY 

Wild Wonders of a British Garden, Dir: Louis Plumley 

Visions of the End, Dir: Oisín-Tomás Ó Raghallaigh 

Danseur, Dir: Susie Loane 

As Long As There’s Rain, Dir: Samuel Jay Patrick 

Rabbit Hole Within, Dir: Holly Murgatroyd 

Invisible, Dir: Kristains Eizengraudins, Mark Thomas Moody & Grace Flack 

Soccability, Dir: Coby Argent 

Grappling With Indie Wrestling, Dir: Liam Cottington 

Home Ground, Dir: Luke Jervis & Owen Lavery 

Drifting on the Canal, Dir: Baysalt Gui 

Baby Blues, Dir: Sophie Lynch & Alannah McQuaid 

Pits, Dir: Clark Thomas Allan

Urban Minds – Neurodiversity in the City, Dir: Ethan Wilson 

Not Just Black and White, Dir: Sarah Salahi 

Lands Between, Dir: Wiktoria A. Ciesielska 

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.