Cinemagic Lisburn
Cinemagic and Lisburn City Council have launched a week long programme of media and moving image events for schools and young people in the Lisburn area, which will take place from 30th March – 5th April 2009. The initiative is part of a series of events marking the 400th Anniversary of Lisburn.
The opening of the programme will be marked with a special evening film screening in Lisburn Omniplex Cinemas on 30th March at which young people and guests will be in attendance.
School Workshops.
Primary School pupils, aged 7-11, can get creative by participating in a unique Puppet Workshop and demonstration with ‘Face Inclusion Matters’ (30th March) and a fun-filled Claymation Workshop, which will teach young people how to make clay models and animate them using Stop-Motion animation (1st April).
Budding media moguls can pick up top tips from three secondary school workshops that include Radio Production with City beat’s Neal McClelland (31st March), Journalism with the BBC’S World Diplomatic Editor, Brian Hanrahan (2nd April), and a Question & Answer session with the Editor of the Newsletter, Darwin Templeton (31st March).
Cinemagic Stars Acting Masterclass.
Young people, aged 13-18, interested in a career in musical theatre or contemporary theatre can develop their acting skills by participating in an intensive 3 day masterclass called ‘Cinemagic Stars’ (3rd-5th April) which is being hosted by actress Sally Lindsay.
Participants will devise, rehearse and perform numerous pieces of drama over 72 hours, and the masterclass will culminate in an end showcase for family and friends. To register your interest, simply explain in no more than 300 words why you would like to participate.
Please state which area you are most interested in- contemporary or musical theatre. Include your name, age, address, phone number, and email address. Entries should be sent to Laura Carlisle, Cinemagic, 49 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JL or email Laura@cinemagic.org.uk by 20th March 2009.
The full programme of events can be downloaded from the Cinemagic Website.
