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 – FANTASTIC 1 

Static, Dir: TJ Harvey Kelly 

Eye of Flames, Dir: Vilas Prasad 

Bound By Water, Dir: Elliot Towey 

The Ghost of Guilt, Dir: Charlotte Davis 

Neigh, Dir: Daniel Ritchie 

La Moulin de Mayo, Dir: Conor McGuinness 

Hunting, Dir: Luca Colliva 

Flickers, Dir: Marcelo Seguí Gill 

God Help Us, Dir: Jai Sarvesh 

The Imperfect Invisible, Dir: Hieronymus Glover 

Road Ahead Closed, Dir: Lily Paris 

Unseen, Dir: Jakub Rogala 

Feed Her, Dir: Emma Lown

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.