Do you enjoy watching films? Would you like to share your views on what you see on the screen with others?  Ever thought of being a film critic? 

If so, this year’s Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People is currently selecting a jury panel of 10 to 18 year olds to watch and judge short and feature films. The panel will be required to watch all of the films that are being screened in competition during the Festival (16thNovember-2nd December) and to choose a number of winning entries.

As a jury member you will spend a number of evenings and weekends at the Festival, helping to decide the winners of ‘Best Feature Film for a Children’s Audience’ and ‘Best Short Film for a Children’s Audience’. These categories will be judged by a jury of 10 to 14 year olds, whilst a panel of 15 to 18 year olds will vote for ‘Best Feature for a Teenage Audience’ and ‘Best Short Film for a Teenage Audience. 

Jury members will have a great opportunity to be part of an international film festival and to present the awards at Belfast City Hall on 2ndDecember.  

To register for the Cinemagic Jury simply write an imaginative letter or e-mail, no longer than 300 words, explaining why you would like to be on the jury and send it by Wednesday 9thNovember to Jury Competition, Cinemagic, 49 Botanic Avenue, Belfast BT7 1JL or email: claire@cinemagic.org.uk

Please include your name, address, age, contact telephone number and email address. You must have permission from your parent/guardian to be a jury member, be able to attend all of the jury films over the period 16th November-2nd December and be able to arrange your own transport to and from the Festival.