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 - EXPERIMENTAL 

The Space You Once Were, Dir: Jasper Banerjee 

Another Trip Around the Sun, Dir: Jess Emily Parker 

Over There, Dir: Shuqi Li 

Cabaret, Dir: Vlad Muresan 

Pillow Talk, Dir: Lydia Jenkins 

In Pursuit of Love, Dir: Jack Dennis 

Chalk Circle, Dir: Arthur André 

A Well-Bread Woman, Dir: Jasmine Kaur Gregory 

Paint, Dir: Corran Gourlay 

It’s Gonna Be Okay, Dir: James Shrimpton 

The Pilot, Dir: Max Hendrickson & Gerry Sweeney 

Samsara, Dir: Ashish Prasai 

June: A Once Colourful Wallflower, Dir: Karim Magdy Mitwalli & Eldho Karamalayil 

Time Between Us, Dir: Isabella Campbell 

Red Reverie, Dir: Hugo Fearon

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.