Cinemagic is launching a new summer industry masterclass series funded by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences.

Cinemagic is launching a new summer industry masterclass series funded by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences. From the end of July to September, Cinemagic will be presenting five educational and industry based masterclasses, for 16-25 year olds, hosted by top professionals from the world of film.

The first two masterclasses will be hosted by cinematographer, John Schwartman, (The Amazing Spider-Man, Armageddon, Pearl Harbor) and producer, Joe Caracciolo, (The Wolverine, Marley & Me, The Devil Wears Prada), who are currently working on Dracula, which begins filming in Northern Ireland this summer.

The masterclasses will take place in Belfast, from 10.00am-4.00pm, on Saturday 27th July and young people who are interested in finding out more about the role of a cinematographer and a producer, in the filmmaking process, are invited to participate in the 1 day programme.

JoanBurney Keatings, Cinemagic Chief Executive said “With support from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Cinemagic is delighted to launch a series of summer educational and industry based masterclasses which will provide young people with an invaluable opportunity to gain an exclusive insight to filmmaking and gain credible advice from leading filmmakers.”

To book your place on one of the masterclasses, which cost £15.00 each, please email Shauna Shiversat Cinemagic, [email protected]  or telephone the Cinemagic office on +44 28 90311900  Please note that  places are limited.

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