cinemagic 2026

We are delighted to welcome Cinemagic back to QFT for their 2026 festival, with an exciting series of new features, Q&As, young filmmaker shorts, and the-one-and-only Mark Kermode.

Cinemagic: Space Cadet + S. I. Superficial Intelligence (Short)

Young astronaut and brilliant scientist Celeste launches on her first solo mission, leaving her childhood guardian robot alone on earth.

03 October 2026

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Cinemagic: The Last Whale Singer + Little Goldfish (Short)

An epic, music-filled family adventure packed with heart!

03 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Curly Burly + Comic (Short)

Meet Curly Burly, a mischievous troll living safely underground. But, when a mysterious rumble shakes his rule-filled world, he sneaks to the...

04 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Lydia and the Mist Rider + The Lost Mirror (Short)

11-year-old Lydia sails the Misty Sea on an epic flying ship to rescue her kidnapped brother from the Spellbinder.

04 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Brightly Shining + Dying in Sugar (Short)

Christmas is around the corner, and young Ronja’s family is struggling. When her loving dad lands a job selling pine trees, hope sparks.

10 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Ghost School + The Girl with the Cabbage (Short)

Ten-year-old Rabia (Nazualiya Arsalan) is heartbroken when her village school closes due to terrifying rumours of a ghost. Determined to learn, she...

10 October 2026

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Cinemagic: King of the Wanderers + I Promise (Short)

A beautifully unique coming-of-age story that uses fantasy to guide young viewers through a sensitive topic with warmth and light-hearted charm.

11 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Local Voices on Screen: The Short Films of Macy Stewart + Panel Discussion

Join us for a special screening celebrating the power of local filmmaking. The event will feature two compelling Northern Ireland short films from...

11 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Pixie. The New Beginning + Tiny Tom (Short)

Hania faces constant ridicule for believing in pixies. But she is determined to prove everyone wrong to save the beautiful fantasy world she created...

11 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Everyone's Sorry Nowadays + Rage (Short)

Spirited 13-year-old Bianca (Lisa Vanhemelrijck) feels invisible. Her mother is consumed by her little brother’s heart condition, while her...

17 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Into the West + Mike Newell Q&A

Cinemagic are delighted to present the newly restored digital version of Into the West. Distinguished filmmaker and Into the West director Mike...

17 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Risa and the Wind Phone + Remains (Short)

After losing her father in a tragic fire, 10-year-old Risa discovers that an out-of-service phone booth allows her to speak with the dead.

17 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Atlas of the Universe + Where To Next? (Short)

Filip heads to town to buy new shoes, but when his father gets sidetracked, Filip must finish the task alone.

18 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Haunted + Polar Lights (Short)

Mathilde, a teenager forced to move to the countryside, discovers her new home is haunted.

18 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker - Fantastical

Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for fantastical shorts. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the...

24 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker - Drama

Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for drama shorts. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the...

24 October 2026

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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...

24 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker Awards

Come along to celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking stars of the future at the 2026 Cinemagic Young Filmmaker Awards...

25 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Young Filmmaker - Experimental & Documentary

Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for experimental shorts and documentary shorts. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of young...

25 October 2026

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Cinemagic: The Treasure of Barracuda

Orphan Sparks accidently boards Captain Barracuda’s cutthroat pirate ship, sparking an epic Caribbean adventure.

25 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Mark Kermode Film Night: Jason and the Argonauts

Mark Kermode returns to Cinemagic for an ‘Epic Adventure Special’ of his iconic Belfast Film Night, setting sail into his 2026 festival...

31 October 2026

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Cinemagic: Room on the Broom + Halloween Storytelling with the Hallow Queen

A kind witch invites a collection of animals to join her on her broom, though her cat thinks it will get too crowded. Her new friends make themselves...

31 October 2026

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