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CineSeekers Festival Jury 12+ (Ages: 12-14)
Sat 10th and Sun 11th October, 10.00am to 3.00pm, Queen's Film Theatre (2 Days) - THE OFFICIAL 'CINESEEKERS' FESTIVAL JURY 2026This ticket provides entry to join the Official Cinemagic ‘CineSeekers’ Festival Jury on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October to watch x 4 brand new feature films before you choose your favourite.All CineSeeker Jury members will receive a Festival Jury Pack and will be guided and helped by Cinemagic team members in how to review a movie.FILM LINE-UP 12+ JURY (AGES: 12-14)Saturday 10th October (10am-3pm)FILM 1: BRIGHTLY SHINING (+ Short Film: Dying in Sugar)FILM 2: GHOST SCHOOL (+ Short Film: The Girl With the Cabbage)Sunday 11th October (10am-3pm)FILM 3: PIXIE. THE NEW BEGINNING (+ Short Film: Tiny Tom)FILM 4: KING OF THE WANDERERS (+ Short Film: I Promise)All films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles where necessary.Films contain flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.Please bring a packed lunch/snacks for the duration of the event and please do not include products containing nuts due to potential allergies.Upon purchasing this ticket Cinemagic will email you a consent form to be completed ahead of attending the event to collect parent/guardian contact details.The event takes place in Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October, 10am to 3pm (each day).
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The Princess And The Frog + Pre-Screening Face Painting
Black History Month / Cinemagic 2026 - THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG+ Pre-Screening Face Painting & FREE snack packs for Under 10sBEFORE THE SCREENING: We will have a face painting station set up at the back of the Ulster Museum Lecture Theatre from 10.00am-11.00am, to transform kids into their favourite movie characters. 'The Princess and the Frog' - Hardworking Tiana dreams of opening her own restaurant. When she kisses a magical frog prince to help him, she turns into a frog too! Together, they hop on a fun bayou adventure to break the spell and become human again.Cert: U / Duration: 95 mins.BBFC: Contains mild scary scenes. Start Time: 11.00am (Exit Time: 12.35pm).Venue: Ulster Museum, Lecture Theatre.*Please note: A ticket is not required for a child under 2 who does not require their own seat. All other attendees must book a ticket.Concessions: (Under 18, Over 65, Carers & Students).Refunds: Please check your ticket (or email confirmation) as soon as you receive it. Tickets/e-tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, unless an event is cancelled, rescheduled or if they have been issued in error.
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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. But old temptations draw him back to “Stargate”, the local pub. Left to fend for herself, Ronja (Luiza Idrizi) must use her imagination as a magical shield to protect her family’s future. A deeply touching family drama with a powerful message of hope and resilience. Preceded by: Dying in Sugar ( Dir: Mireille Ménard, Canada, 2025, 13 mins) Two sisters flee their monster inhabited village to live under a weeping willow tree. Total Event Running Time: 1hr 43mins Content warning: This film presentation contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy. The 3 7 th Cinemagic Film Festival runs throughout October -November in venues across Belfast, packed with new international films, workshops, education programmes, special events and Q&As to inspire young audiences. Visit cinemagic.org.uk for more details.
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The Dissenters (Irish Shorts Programme 1)
Shorts / Cinemagic Festival 2026 - THE DISSENTERS (IRISH SHORTS PROGRAMME 1)From the high-pressure of modern life to high-noon showdowns and folklore twists, this vibrant collection showcases the extraordinary talents of local filmmakers. In-Competition!Vote for your favourite short film at the end of the screening.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++THE DISSENTERSDir: Ruth Carnegie, UK, 2026, 16 minsDefying a world that silences women and girls, a mother helps her daughter find her voice.TRANSLATIONDir: Emma Whelan, Ireland, 2026, 13 minsMoving from West to East, a young Irish speaker’s nostalgia hinders her new potential. CANVASDir: Ryan McGrath, UK, 2026, 17 minsStruggling for inspiration, art student Erin questions her lifelong passion. TEETHDir: Rhiann Jeffrey, UK, 2026, 12 mins To help her mum, a young girl takes drastic action to make some extra cash from the tooth fairy. CALAMITY WAYNEDir: Carleton Rodgers, Northern Ireland, 2026, 15 minsTo win the affection of his crush, Wayne must confront his bully in a High Noon, high-stakes showdown. Ages: 12+ / Event Duration: 90 mins (Including Voting Time)BBFC: N/AAll shorts in English or with English subtitles.Start Time: 10.30am (Exit Time: 12.00pm).Venue: The Black BoxConcessions: (Under 18, Over 65, Carers & Students).Refunds: Please check your ticket (or email confirmation) as soon as you receive it. Tickets/e-tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, unless an event is cancelled, rescheduled or if they have been issued in error.
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Where Memories Echo (Irish Shorts Programme 2)
Shorts / Cinemagic Festival 2026 - WHERE MEMORIES ECHO (IRISH SHORTS PROGRAMME 2)Embracing the rhythms of tight-knit communities, playful mysteries and individual quests for truth, these thought-provoking Irish shorts celebrate the enduring ties that bind us to out pasts and each other. In-Competition!Vote for your favourite short film at the end of the screening.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++WHERE MEMORIES ECHODir: Ava Mooney, UK & Ireland, 2026, 1 minExploring how sound and memory intertwine, capturing a return to childhood. CHILDREN OF HEREDir: Rabie Mustapha, UK, 2026, 17 minsA documentary tackling questions of diversification and homesickness through the eyes of children from Northern Ireland. POSSESSED BY YOUDir: Sonny Santiago, Ireland, 2026, 15 minsA girl recruits a boy for her ghost-hunting agency. THE VOLUNTEERDir: Charlie Beimers, UK & Ireland, 2025, 10 minsIn a bleak industrial future, one volunteer’s search for a plentiful new planet yields an unexpected dilemma. 12 SCISSORSDir: Limerick Youth Theatre, Ireland, 2025, 13 minsMisunderstood witness statements and differing accounts complicate a murder investigation. LITTLE WOMANDir: Sohaib Syed, Ireland, 2026, 16 minsA devoted widowed father learns to embrace new love with his young daughter’s help. THE BEEKEEPERSDir: Emma Neilon, Ireland, 2026, 10 minsA short documentary showcasing a tight-knit beekeeping community in Dundalk. Ages: 12+ / Event Duration: 105 mins (Including Voting Time)BBFC: N/AAll shorts in English or with English subtitles.Start Time: 12.30pm (Exit Time: 2.15pm).Venue: The Black BoxConcessions: (Under 18, Over 65, Carers & Students).Refunds: Please check your ticket (or email confirmation) as soon as you receive it. Tickets/e-tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, unless an event is cancelled, rescheduled or if they have been issued in error.
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Ghost School + The Girl With The Cabbage
Ten-year-old Rabia (Nazualiya Arsalan) is heartbroken when her village school closes due to terrifying rumours of a ghost. Determined to learn, she braves a courageous, solo journey across the Pakistan countryside on both horse and foot to solve the mystery. As she encounters more evasive and politically motivated adults, she only grows more determined. A thrilling and inspiring drama that proves a child’s unstoppable thirst for knowledge can conquer any fear. Preceded by: The Girl with the Cabbage (Dir: Żaneta Anna Legoń , Poland, 2025, 5 mins) A young girl’s moment of kindness in an adult world filled with anger. Total Event Running Time: 1hr 33mins Content warning: This film presentation contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy. The 3 7 th Cinemagic Film Festival runs throughout October -November in venues across Belfast, packed with new international films, workshops, education programmes, special events and Q&As to inspire young audiences. Visit cinemagic.org.uk for more details.
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The Tiger Who Came To Tea (RS)
Relaxed Screenings / Cinemagic Festival 2026 - THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA (RS)When a friendly, giant tiger unexpectedly knocks on Sophie's door, he invites himself inside for afternoon tea. The hungry visitor delightfully devours every single bit of food in the house! Relaxed Screenings: RS screenings provide a comfortable, pressure-free cinema environment tailored for neurodiverse audiences and those with sensory sensitivities. The venue will keep the house lights dimly lit, lower the sound volume, and limit seating capacity for extra personal space. Screening rules are relaxed, allowing guests to freely move around, make noise, and enter or exit the screen at any time. Cert: U / Duration: 25 mins.BBFC: N/AStart Time: 1.30pm (Exit Time: 1.55pm).Venue: Ulster Museum, Lecture Theatre*Please note: A ticket is not required for a child under 2 who does not require their own seat. All other attendees must book a ticket.Concessions: (Under 18, Over 65, Carers & Students).Refunds: Please check your ticket (or email confirmation) as soon as you receive it. Tickets/e-tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, unless an event is cancelled, rescheduled or if they have been issued in error.
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Remember The Titans (In Association With South Belfast Foodbank) Free
Black History Month / Cinemagic 2026 - REMEMBER THE TITANS (Foodbank Screening)+ Intro & Discussion with the Rio Ferdinand FoundationBEFORE THE SCREENING: The Rio Ferdinand Foundation will join us to discuss how sport breaks down barriers, unites communities, and continues to bring young people from different backgrounds together in Northern Ireland.'Remember the Titans' - Based on a true story, Remember the Titans follows a newly appointed high school football coach working to unite a racially divided team in 1970s Virginia. Facing deep-seated prejudice both on and off the field, the players use teamwork and mutual respect to overcome the odds, proving the true power of unity.Cert: PG / Event Duration: 130 mins approx.BBFC: Infrequent mild language and violence.Start Time: 2.30pm (Exit Time: 4.40pm).Venue: Ulster Museum, Lecture Theatre.*Please note: A ticket is not required for a child under 2 who does not require their own seat. All other attendees must book a ticket.This screening is part of the Cinemagic initiative 'Young Audiences Supporting South Belfast Foodbank'.South Belfast Foodbank is part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by Trussell, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.Rather than paying for a regular ticket to gain entry to the Cinemagic film screening, audiences are asked to donate an essential item / food item on the day needed by the Foodbank to support the local community in South Belfast.FOOD/ITEMS SUGGESTED LIST:RicePasta sauceInstant MashTinned CustardTinned fruitCoffeeToilet rollToiletriesHousehold Cleaning ItemsPlease check that the items are in date and have an expiry of 1-3 monthsPlease give surname of person who booked the tickets to Cinemagic staff on arrival.The event takes place in the Lecture Theatre in the Ulster Museum.Enjoy your visit and thank you for your support.