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 – DRAMA 2 

Still Life, Dir: Konstantinos Doxiadis 

Gnó An Rí (The King’s Business), Dir: Malachaí Ó Ciardhubháin  

Shackled, Dir: Caoimhe McGrath 

She & I, Dir: Laurie Fahy 

Blueprint, Dir: Lada Kopytova 

Bonds, Dir: Roxana Mia Capris 

Scopa, Dir: Raffaella Warren-Barbieri 

Bucket’s List, Dir: Vaiva Dirgelaite 

Under the Surface, Dir: Jake Mark 

Where Have the Horses Gone, Dir: Ciaran Miles Douglas 

Baggage, Dir: Liam O’Brien 

Coming Home, Dir: Jonah Simon 

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.