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The Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People has launched its much anticipated annual film festival programme which is set to run from 16th November - 2nd December 2007 in various venues across Belfast, including Movie House Cinemas, Dublin Road, Storm Cinemas and Queen's Film Theatre.
This year's programme boasts an eclectic range of over one hundred film screenings from fifteen countries including special premieres, international features, documentaries, shorts, foreign language; and industry Q&A's (including Mark Kermode and Brian Freisinger), masterclasses (hosted by John Thomson, Martin Duffy, Dermot O'Leary, Pauline Quirke, Chris Cowey, Suranne Jones), competitions, school workshops and discussions, all of which aim to motivate and inspire young people aged between 4-25.
Maire Campbell, Public Affairs and Communications Manager for Coca-Cola Bottlers (Ulster) Ltd. commented on the objectives of the sponsorship: Coca-Cola is looking forward to working with Cinemagic for the second year running as title festival sponsor. Through our partnership we hope to assist in the development of a youth based film and media culture by supporting an organization which provides opportunities for young people to actively engage with the creative industries."
Cinemagic Chief Executive, Joan Burney Keatings, was kdeen to encourage young people and schools throughout Northern Ireland to get involved: "Whether it is going to the cinema to experience new films from around the world or participating in a workshop to find out more about a career in the film and television industry, there is something for all ages to enjoy at Cinemagic."
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