Every single year, Cinemagic Young Filmmaker receives hundreds of brilliant entries from the next generation of creatives. For 2026, we were thrilled to welcome over 400 short film submissions from across the UK and Ireland! We are excited to present this year's official competition shortlists, and this specific showcase highlights our deeply impactful Drama category. Look forward to a lineup of powerful, thought-provoking films where compelling characters and rich storytelling come together to leave a lasting impression on audiences.

SHORTLIST - DRAMA

No Light Here, Dir: Emily Carter

My Cup of Coffee, Dir: Jack Woods

Lady MacBeth Was Never a Girl, Dir: Francesca McBride

The Parents and their Children, Dir: Angus Hayden

Wings, Dir: Brody Magarry, Ezra Celik, Hannah Fee, Macartan Smyth, Uma Treslove & Vama Urban

No Saint, Dir: Denis Curej

Heart to Heart, Dir: Dizolele Isaac

Nothing Gold Can Stay, Dir: Matthew Lythgoe

Thicker Than Water, Thinner Than Blood, Dir: Anna-Rebecca Roth

Pressure Cooker, Dir: Dara Bateson

Deluviu, Dir: Anca Radu

Ineffable, Dir: Molly-Rose McTaggart

Day Three, Dir: Nathan White

Part of the Job, Dir: James Godred

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 15+ due to adult themes and strong language.