Jessie Williams Among Stars Set to Participate in Cinemagic Int'l Film & TV Festival, May 11 - 18th

Young people from Dublin will have a special chance to learn insider TV and film tips this May when presenters, actors, and many well known behind the scenes names from the world of TV and film arrive at Dublin's Burlington Hotel to present masterclasses and workshops as part of the internationally acclaimed Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People. 

The Festival which kicks off on the 11th May runs until 18th and has a wealth of cinema magic in store and this year will feature masterclasses and workshops with hosts that range from Corrie to MTV, from Xposé to The Tudors, from The Holiday Show to Avatar, Tracy Beaker Returns and lots more.

These masterclasses and workshops are one of the most popular aspects of Cinemagic. Each year young people in small groups have the opportunity to meet with and quiz some of the most established people in the film and TV industry today. There are still a few days left before applications close and young people and schools can chose which class they would like to apply for. This year those delivering masterclasses will be SurAnne Jones, Karen Koster, Laura Whitmore, Michael Hirst, Michelle Fairley, Greg Maguire, Julie Harkin, Rachel Kavanagh, Jon Slattery & Ciara Whelan and Ian Haydn Smith.

The masterclasses will be held in The Burlington Hotel, the Official Hotel Partner and Host of the Cinemagic Masterclasses. The Burlington is also offering a special rate of €99BB per room to those attending the Festival.

Joan Burney Keatings, Cinemagic Chief Executive said: We are delighted to be working in partnership with The Burlington Hotel for the third year in a row. The hotel provides a fantastic location for the Dublin festival workshops for schools and industry masterclasses and creates a fantastic creative atmosphere with all the events happening under the one roof. With such a wealth of film and television making talent hosting events this year's programme is guaranteed to be the best yet."

The Burlington hotel are delighted to welcome the Coca Cola Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People back to Dublin this May for the third consecutive year.
As Official Hotel Partner to the festival, General Manager John Clifton is proud for the Burlington to be associated with the award-winning organisation that uses the magic of film and all forms of moving image to entertain, educate motivate and inspire young people.

This year those delivering masterclasses, for 16-25 year olds, will include:

Coronation street favourite SurAnne Jones (Karen) who will deliver a masterclass in acting;

Television presenting workshop with TV3 presenter Karen Koster;

Presenting with MTV's Laura Whitmore;

Screenwriting with the acclaimed writer of Elizabeth and The Tudors Michael Hirst;

Acting with Michelle Fairley;

Technical direction of animation with Greg Maguire (Avatar's creature technical director);

Casting with Julie Harkin;

Acting with Rachel Kavanagh;

Television presenting with The Holiday Show's Jon Slattery and Ciara Whelan;

Film Journalism with Ian Haydn Smith.

Television Showcase: Tracy Beaker Returns. Meet cast members Jessie Williams, Chris Slater, Joe Maw, Noah Murallo and series director Neasa Hardiman (please note this event is for primary school pupils)

To apply for a place in a Masterclass download the registration form on the homepage of www.cinemagic.ie or email Kerrie@cinemagic.ie

To apply for places at the primary school Tracy Beaker workshop on 13 May (10.30am-1.30pm) email chris@cinemagic.org.uk or telephone 00 44 28 90 311 900

The Burlington Hotel, official hotel partner for Cinemagic Festival, will be the home to the masterclasses and workshops. As one of the premier Luxury 4 Star Hotels in Dublin City centre, the hotel boasts luxury hotel accommodation and deep-rooted tradition with a cosmopolitan twist. For more info go to http://www.burlingtonhotel.ie/

 

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