Every year we receive hundreds of entries into CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER from young people wishing to share their stories with a wider audience. In 2025 we received over 700 short film submissions from the next generation of young creatives, from throughout the UK and Ireland, and we a delighted to share with you the competition shortlists.

SHORTLIST – DOCUMENTARY

Soil Survivors, Dir: Joseph Mugridge

The View from Down Here, Dir: Jenna Ritchie

Shop Dada, Dir: Darshan Gajjar

Finding Peace by the Ocean, Dir: Noah Bakour

Common Ground, Dir: Lauren Hannon

Strokes of Wildflowers, Dir: Livvy Seabrook-Wilkins

We Walk at Night, Dir: Agnes Athley

All the Colours of the Void, Dir: Ragnar Griffiths

Volunteer, Dir: Giovanni Peresson

Into Hibernation, Dir: Raffaele Trasatti

Motherly Instincts, Dir: Emma Zafirovska

Theatrics, Dir: Sadhbh McDonough

How Long till We Call This Place Home, Dir: Rob Heselton

The CAT Club, Dir: Edward John Turnbull

Atrophy, Dir: Abby Riveros

Hillsborough 36 Years On, Dir: Benjamin Edward Roxburgh

Mouth to Ear, Ear to Mouth, Dir: Megan John

From Ferguslie, Dir: Jay Edward McNeil

Out There?, Dir: Felicity Perry

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 18+ due to adult themes and strong language.