Application form DIGITAL FILM ACADEMY 25-26

CRITERIA

This project is supported by the Skills Fund, Delivering the Minister’s Economic Vision.

Essential:

• Be aged 18 or over
• Be eligible to work in Northern Ireland
• Have resided in the UK for the past 3 years or have indefinite leave to remain
• Be available to register in person at provider campus as required.

PLEASE SEE THE DATES OF THE ACCREDITATION TRAINING IN PERSON (YOUR ALLOCATED CAMPUS WILL BE BASED ON YOUR ADDRESS) AND ZOOM DATES BELOW. YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL OF THESE.

APPLICATION SCHEDULE:
Application Deadline - Friday 12th December 2025

*The dates for the Cinemagic workshops will follow should you be offered an interview*.

DATES OF ACCREDITATION WITH ALLOCATED COLLEGE:

*Please note, you will have the opportunity to choose your prefered campus in this application, but your campus will be confirmed upon selection.

ACCREDITATION DATES

SERC- BANGOR CAMPUS
Tuesday 25th & Thursday 27th November 4.30-9.30pm
Tuesday 2nd & Thursday 4th December 4.30-9.30pm
Tuesday 9th & Thursday 11th December 4.30-9.30pm
Tuesday 16th & Thursday 18th December 4.30-9.30pm
Tuesday 6th & Thursday 8th January 4.30-9.30pm
Tuesday 13th & Thursday 15th January 4.30-9.30pm
Tuesday 20th & Thursday 22nd January 4.30-9.30pm
Tuesday 27th & Thursday 29th January 4.30-9.30pm
Tuesday 3rd & Thursday 5th February 4.30-9.30pm

NWRC - DERRY CAMPUS

November 2025-January 2026

18.11.2025 Tuesday 2.00pm-6.00pm
19.11.2025 Wednesday 5.30pm-9.30pm
20.11.2025 Thursday 5.30pm-9.30pm
25.11.2025 Tuesday 2.00pm-6.00pm
26.11.2025 Wednesday 5.30pm-9.30pm
27.11.2025 Thursday 5.30pm-9.30pm
02.12.2025 Tuesday 2.00pm-6.00pm
03.12.2025 Wednesday 5.30pm-9.30pm
04.12.2025 Thursday 5.30pm-9.30pm
09.12.2025 Tuesday 2.00pm-6.00pm
10.12.2025 Wednesday 5.30pm-9.30pm
11.12.2025 Thursday 5.30pm-9.30pm
16.12.2025 Tuesday 2.00pm-6.00pm
17.12.2025 Wednesday 5.30pm-9.30pm
18.12.2025 Thursday 5.30pm-9.30pm
06.01.2026 Tuesday 2.00pm-6.00pm
07.01.2026 Wednesday 5.30pm-9.30pm
08.01.2026 Thursday 5.30pm-9.30pm
13.01.2026 Tuesday 2.00pm-6.00pm
14.01.2026 Wednesday 5.30pm-9.30pm
15.01.2026 Thursday 5.30pm-9.30pm
20.01.2026 Tuesday 2.00pm-6.00pm
21.01.2026 Wednesday 5.30pm-9.30pm
22.01.2026 Thursday 5.30pm-9.30pm
27.01.2026 Tuesday 2.00pm-6.00pm
28.01.2026 Wednesday 5.30pm-9.30pm
29.01.2026 Thursday 5.30pm-9.30pm

SRC- NEWRY CAMPUS- Evenings from 4.30pm - 9.30pm

Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st January 2026

Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th January 2026

Tuesday 03rd and Wednesday 4th February 2026

Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th February 2026

Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th February 2026

Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th March 2026

Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11st March 2026

CINEMAGIC WORKSHOP AND FILMING DATES

*PLEASE NOTE THESE DATES MAY VARY SLIGHTLY*

CINEMAGIC WORKSHOP AND FILMING DATES

*PLEASE NOTE THESE DATES MAY VARY SLIGHTLY* - You will be allocated a Director 1 or 2 if you are offered a place

Director Workshop: Monday 8th December 2025, 6.30-8pm, Zoom

Director Workshop: Monday 15th December 2025, 6.30-8pm, Zoom

Scriptwriting: Monday 5th January 2026, 7-8.30pm, Zoom

CV Writing: Monday 12th January 2026, 7-8.30pm, Zoom

Director Workshop: Monday 19th January 2026, 6.30-8pm, Zoom

Production Management: Tuesday 20th January 2026, 7-8.30pm, Zoom

Director Workshop: Monday 2nd February 2026, 6-7pm, Zoom

Director Workshop: Monday 23rd February 2026, 6.30-8pm, Zoom

Locations and Sustainability: Tuesday 24th February 2026, 7-8.30pm, Zoom

Director Workshop: Sunday 22nd March 2026, 2-4pm, In Person

Director Workshop: Wednesday 8th April 2026, In Person

Group 1: Film Shoot Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th March 2026, ALL DAY

Group 2: Film Shoot Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April 2026, ALL DAY

Name*

First NameLast Name

What age are you? *

Which city / area are you from ? e.g. Bangor, Omagh etc*

What is your current employment status ? *

E-mail*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Do you hold a higher level qualification?*

YesNo

If so, please state the name of the diploma, certification or degree you hold

Are you interested in finding out about careers in the Creative Industries?*

YesNoMaybe

Please tell us why you would like to be involved in the project ? (100 words maximum)*

Which college would you like to gain the accreditation from?*

SERC, BangorNorth West Regional College, Derry / LondonderrySouth West College, OmaghSouth Regional College, Newry

I understand that if successful, I am required to be available for all specified training days.*

Yes

*By completing this application form I consent to sharing my personal contact details with delivery and funding partners on the programme - SERC/NWRC/SWC/SRC/Cinemagic and I agree to receiving email communications from Cinemagic with relevant information and opportunities. I understand that I am able to opt out from email communications at any time by emailing info@cinemagic.org.uk*

Yes

I give permission to participate in publicity (for promotional use e.g. press/photography/social media/website/filming/evaluation use) associated with Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People *

CINEMAGIC DIGITAL FILM ACADEMY 2025-2026