Cinemagic Lisburn gets off to a flying start

LISBURN City Council and Cinemagic have marked the opening of a week long festival for young people in Lisburn, which runs until June 25, with a special red–carpet preview screening of Oscar nominated and award winning animated feature film The Secret of Kells, directed by Tomm Moore and a 3 day intensive acting masterclass 'Cinemagic Stars' at which actress and Cinemagic patron Suranne Jones and actor-presenter Anthony Crank made a special appearance.

The red–carpet screening on Monday evening (June 21) in Lisburn Omniplex was attended by lots of young film enthusiasts looking forward to the week long series of film events, and budding actors aged 13-18, enjoyed the 3 day acting masterclass 'Cinemagic Stars' where young people had the chance to develop their acting and musical theatre skills before staging a unique production of Hairspray for family and friends.

Councillor Archer, Chairman, Leisure Services Committee, Lisburn City Council said: "Lisburn City Council is proud to be funding its second Cinemagic Lisburn, Film Festival for Young People so that they may be inspired to develop their talent and interest in this exciting and multifaceted business."

Joan Burney Keatings, Cinemagic Chief Executive said "Cinemagic is delighted to be working again in partnership with Lisburn City Council, to bring new opportunities to the young people of Lisburn, where they can have fun and learn in a creative environment."