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17/08/2010

International Film Students For Belfast

The movie makers of the future, from both sides of the Atlantic, are in Belfast this week to take what could be their first steps on the road in to international stardom.
Some 20 students – from Belfast, Donegal, Dublin, Los Angeles and New York – are taking part in the first ever Cinemagic International Film School, running at the Crescent Arts Centre until Friday 20th August.
Under the guidance of top movie industry professionals, the young people, all aged between 15 and 18, are coming together to write and create their own short film, which will then be shown on UTV later in the month as well as at Cinemagic festivals in Belfast, Dublin, New York, Los Angeles, Boston and San Francisco.
The students were officially welcomed to Belfast by Councillor Conor Maskey, Chairman of Belfast City Council's Development Committee, who hailed the addition of the film school to the already busy Cinemagic programme of events.
"Cinemagic truly is one of Belfast's success stories," he commented.
"By embracing the magic of film, television and digital technologies to educate, motivate and inspire young people, Cinemagic has developed a worldwide reputation for excellence and is currently the largest event of its kind for young people on these islands.
"Over the course of the last 20 years, Cinemagic has grown and expanded beyond all expectations. From fairly humble beginnings back in 1989, they now have two annual festivals per year in Belfast and Dublin and last year held events in Glasgow, Nottingham, Castres, New York and Los Angeles.
"Within the next three years Cinemagic aims to be the largest children's film festival worldwide. Belfast City Council are pleased to have played our part in Cinemagic's development to date and we look forward to continuing to working with them in the exciting times which undoubtedly lay ahead," concluded Councillor Maskey.
(BMcN)
VMI.TV Ltd

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