As well as celebrating the work of young filmmakers, the showcase allows next-gen creatives to view films made by their peers and offers opportunities for them to network and talk movies!

At the showcase the shortlisted films will be presented before we announce the 2025 winners for Animation, Documentary and Fantastical. Come along to celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the film making stars of the future.

SHORTLIST – ANIMATION

Sound Bouncers – Dir: Edosa Homina

Catastrophic – Dir: John Michael Hegarty

Another go – Dir: Elisa Beli Borrelli

Packrat – Dir: Shana Brewer-Gannon

It All Comes Down – Dir: Meg Earls

Hotel – Dir: Charlie Tivoli Beimers

 

SHORTLIST – DOCUMENTARY

Cliff Edge. – Dir: Grace Gonnelly

Mar A Dhéarfadh M’Athair (As My Father Would Say) – Dir: Emma Corrigan

Dear Ishan – Dir: Ashish Prasai

Beyond the Screening – Dir: Ben Lundy

Beara’s Breath – Dir: Eimear McKenna

 

SHORTLIST – FANTASTICAL

Lazarus – Dir: Zach Ó Maonagrian

Is Someone There? – Dir: Andrew Dornan

Gerard – Dir: Luca Blaney & Amy Caldwell

A Fairytale Romance – Dir: Kate Haley

Florence – Dir: Tess Doolan Burke

Ouroboros – Dir: Lucas Stewart

Darkness – Dir: Sean Romera

Now That I Look – Dir: Thomas Bennett

The Greenhouse Next Door – Dir: Lottie Bowden

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.

Cinemagic ‘On the Pulse’, is an exciting month-long programme of screenings, film education events, talks and workshops on the short film genre and short form storytelling. We have programmed a season of the very best international short films, classic heritage shorts and cartoons, as well as showcasing short films made by local young filmmakers.

Cinemagic 'On the Pulse' is funded by the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen.