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 1 

Symbols, Dir: Alex Deitsch 

All Things End, Dir: Tara McCarthy 

Alive Again, Dir: Seán Treacy 

Mute, Dir: Kieran Shayle 

The Head of Goliath, Dir: Henry Worsley 

Apricity, Dir: Sofia Abdellatifi Garcia 

Convictions of an Empath, Dir: Fikile Malikongwa 

London Picture, Dir: Charlotte Rose Ainsworth 

Judy, Dir: Isabella Benbow 

I Could See the Smallest Things, Dir: Max Davies  

Adrift, Dir: Charlie Grove 

Natsukashii, Dir: Lucy Downham

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.