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 2 

Flower Beds, Dir: Georgeana Bisley 

Birthday, Dir: Enrique Saunders 

Tin Soldiers, Dir: Jamie Powell 

Teddy, Dir: Lucy James, Hannah Young & Ryan Martin 

My Gray Face, Dir: Gustav Arthur Simon 

The Demonic Dilemma, Dir: Meaghan Duffy 

Lupo Mannaro, Dir: Matthew Eyre & Philip McKeever 

Sonflower, Dir: Tom George Churchill & Finn Gilbert-Jones 

Damned, Dir: Rufus T Booth 

Nest, Dir: Rudi Maddox 

Blindsided, Dir: Joseph John Maclachlan & Brandon Kai Riley

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.