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Cinemagic 2023

We are delighted to welcome Cinemagic back to QFT for their 2023 festival, with an exciting series of new features, Q&As, young filmmaker shorts, and the-one-and-only Mark Kermode.

Cinemagic: Mark Kermode Film Night: The Amazing Mr. Blunden

Film critic, broadcaster and journalist Mark Kermode returns to Cinemagic for his annual Film Night to introduce and discuss The Amazing Mr. Blunden, his 2023 festival pick!
30 September 2023
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Cinemagic: Nina and the Hedgehog's Secret

From Alain Gagnol and Jean-Loup Felicioli, the Academy Award-nominated directors of A Cat In Paris, Nina and the Hedgehog's Secret is an exquisite and enchanting new animated feature.
14 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Dounia & the Princess of Aleppo

A few nigella seeds tucked in the palm of her hand, 6-year-old Dounia leaves Aleppo with the Princess of Aleppo’s help and travels towards a new world.
14 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Dragon Princess + Candlelight (Short Film)

With a Studio Ghibli feel to its aesthetic, Dragon Princess is a fresh and compelling narrative about friendship, solidarity, betrayal, and greed.
15 October 2023
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Cinemagic: My Grandfather's Demons

My Grandfather’s Demons is a heartwarming and beautifully crafted story centring on traditional values, the speed of contemporary life and buried family histories.
15 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Cricket & Antoinette

A new take on the famous fairy tale first told by Aesop.
15 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Kung Fu Lion + Symphony (Short Film)

14-year-old Jimmy practices kung-fu every day. For this year’s Lion Dance, he is determined to hold the head of the lion. But when his teacher, the Sifu, announces the new crew, his dream comes crashing down.
21 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Belle & Sebastian: Next Generation

Ready to do anything to fight injustice and to protect his new-found friend, Sebastian will spend the craziest summer of his life.
21 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out

That’s quite a mouthful for this sci-fi feel-good flick that took Sundance (and everyone’s little hearts) by storm.
22 October 2023
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Cinemagic: King

King, a trafficked lion cub, escapes from the airport in mid-transit and finds shelter in the home of Inés and Alex.
22 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker - Experimental 1

Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for experimental shorts, part 1. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking stars of the future.
27 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker - Music Video & Short Shorts

Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for music video and short shorts. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking stars of the future.
27 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker - Experimental 2

Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for experimental shorts, part 2. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking stars of the future.
27 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker - Fantastic 1

Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for fantastical shorts, part 1. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking stars of the future.
28 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker - Drama 1

Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for drama shorts, part 1. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking stars of the future.
28 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker - Fantastic 2

Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for fantastical shorts, part 2. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking stars of the future.
28 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker - Drama 2

Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for drama shorts, part 2. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking stars of the future.
28 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker - Documentary

Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for documentary shorts. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking stars of the future.
29 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker - Animation

Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for animation shorts. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking stars of the future.
29 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker Awards 2023

Come along to celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking stars of the future at the 2023 Cinemagic Young Filmmaker Awards Presentation.
29 October 2023
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Cinemagic: Deep Sea

Shenxiu has felt a deep sadness since her mother left the family. Awaking after a storm at sea, she finds herself in a kaleidoscopic, dreamlike world of swirling colour and cascading water.
29 October 2023
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