Cinemagic Film Festival

06/09/2026

🍂 The countdown to Autumn is ON, and we're absolutely bursting with excitement! 🎬✨

The 37th Cinemagic Festival is returning to Belfast, bringing an incredible lineup of brand-new family films to local screens for the very first time! 🍿🦖

Get ready for spectacular Gala Previews of the highly anticipated FORGOTTEN ISLAND and WILDWOOD plus exclusive Northern Ireland Previews of brilliant family movies you won't want to miss, including:

🚀 SPACE CADET
🐋 THE LAST WHALE SINGER
🐉 RUFUS: THE SEA SERPENT WHO COULDN’T SWIM
👾 MONSTER MIA and FLEAK
🎄 MISSION SANTA
🏴‍☠️ THE TREASURE OF BARRACUDA and PAPAYA
✨ ...plus CURLY BURLY and LYDIA AND THE MIST RIDER 🦄

Grab your popcorn and be inspired!

👇🎟️ Explore the full lineup and grab your tickets now at Cinemagic.org.uk

04/09/2026

🍿My Life in Versailles - The Movie
📍 Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast
⏰ Sunday 13th September, 12:30pm

Adapted from the award-winning graphic novel, this vibrant story blends classic French comic style with cinematic charm. It’s a beautifully crafted masterpiece!

🎟 https://queensfilmtheatre.com/Whats-On/My-Life-in-Versailles



This screening marks the start of several launch activities for the 37th Cinemagic Film Festival which runs throughout October in venues across Belfast, packed with new international films, workshops, education programmes, special events and Q&As to inspire young audiences.

04/09/2026

Join Cinemagic as a Cineseeker this October and experience a bespoke series of 🍿

Don't miss out, register today! 👉 https://cinemagic.org.uk/cinemagic-is-looking-for-cineseekers/

04/09/2026

A day today that brings Winnie The Pooh to mind 🍂🍁🍂🍁 Catch this animated classic in October! https://wegottickets.com/f/26462

Pooh hunts for missing honey in the Hundred Acre Wood but gets delightfully side tracked. He leads loyal friends on a whimsical mission to replace Eeyore’s tail and save Christopher Robin from a misunderstood monster! 17th October!

WINNIE THE POOH Pooh hunts for missing honey in the Hundred Acre Wood but gets delightfully side tracked. He leads loyal friends on a whimsical mission to replace Eeyore’s tail and save Christopher Robin from a misunderstood monster in this beautifully animated classic. Cert: U / Duration: 63 mins...

03/09/2026

Watch these special anniversary screenings and help support your local community at the same time 🥫

Cinemagic's Young Audiences Supporting Foodbanks initiative asks that you donate essential food items in lieu of purchasing a ticket - no better reason to join us this month!

🎟 Visit Cinemagic.org.uk to browse and book today! The Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh

03/09/2026

We dedicate this month's picks to the late Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen ❤️

02/09/2026

⁉️ Want to learn more about practical filmmaking? Cinemagic is the place to be!

Explore our opportunities at Cinemagic.org.uk/news/

01/09/2026

Since we're all , let's shine a light on some of our favourite moments thanks to very talented students across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland! 🎒

31/08/2026

Ever wondered what it takes to turn words on a page into a scene on screen?

🎬 Applications are now open for our BFI Film Academy Introductory Course, delivered by Cinemagic in partnership with Nerve Centre as part of BFI Film Academy Northern Ireland.

Apply Today 👉 https://cinemagic.org.uk/bfi-film-academy-northern-ireland-open-for-applications/

Working with other participants, you’ll take a real script and bring it to life on screen, exploring roles including directing, camera, editing and costume along the way.

30/08/2026

3 Reasons you should be a Cineseeker this October! 🎬

Cinemagic Festival is looking for young people to register for 3 film juries for the 2026 Festival in Belfast: ages 8-11, 12-14, 15-17

👉 https://cinemagic.org.uk/cinemagic-is-looking-for-cineseekers/



Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People in Association with Belfast City Airport runs from September to November 2026.

Funded by Communities NI through Northern Ireland Screen, Belfast City Council, and Film Hub N.I. through the BFI FAN Film Exhibition Fund, awarding funds from The National Lottery .