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 – DRAMA 2

Limerence, Dir: Mark Conlon

Munitionette, Dir: Elliot Morris

Johanna is Lost at Sea, Dir: Ryan Barr

Contrails, Dir: George Dickson

Four Diamonds and a Funeral, Dir: Oscar Lock

Badger, Dir: Martha Crow

Clara, Dir: Violet Brew

Ruined, Dir: Joseph Sharp

The Frog in the Well, Dir: Jacob Perrin

Ravi, Dir: Darshan Gajjar

Through the Grapevine, Dir: Ewan Boland

Very Important Call, Dir: Emma Parkinson

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.