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Cinemagic's 'A Christmas Star'

The first feature film made by Cinemagic, helping young people get involved with the film industry

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Cinemagic's 'A Christmas Star'

Cinemagic's 'A Christmas Star'

Cinemagic's 'A Christmas Star'

Cinemagic's 'A Christmas Star'

Cinemagic's 'A Christmas Star'

The first feature film made by Cinemagic, helping young people get involved with the film industry

The first feature film made by Cinemagic, helping young people get involved with the film industry

The first feature film made by Cinemagic, helping young people get involved with the film industry

The first feature film made by Cinemagic, helping young people get involved with the film industry

Amy Reith
Amy Reith
Amy Reith
Amy Reith
1 Campaign |
Belfast, United Kingdom
$3,044 USD $3,044 USD 36 backers
9% of $31,508 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal


WHAT IS THE FILM?

‘A Christmas Star’ is a feature length film set in a picturesque village in Northern Ireland. It tells the heart-warming story of Noelle, a spirited and special 9-year old. Her story is a journey of self-discovery, faith, doubt and loyalty as she fights to instill the true meaning of Christmas.

This hugely exciting project will be the first of its kind and will showcase young talent to a global audience. ‘A Christmas Star’ will be the first production to combine culture, arts, politics, and skills development, and to broadcast simultaneously on BBC Northern Ireland and UTV.

On hand to help the young people involved with the film making process are a host of Academy, BAFTA and Tony award-winning professionals. The project includes a voiceover provided by Liam Neeson, input from award winning Producers Iain Smith and Gareth Ellis-Unwin and was launched by Lord Julian Fellowes.

The industry professionals will mentor young people throughout the film production process from script to screen, giving invaluable insights to the world of filmmaking and sharing their wealth of experience to help develop young people’s skills across various film disciplines ranging from directing, acting and production to script editing, film composition, and costume/makeup.

'A Christmas Star' is a story that will connect people to the country, its stories, its places, its beauty, its personalities its arts and heritage. It will remove barriers and break down differences to help young people develop new skills, confidence and create a feature film that will resonate culturally for years to come. 

WHY DO WE NEED YOUR HELP?

‘A Christmas Star’ is an extremely ambitious project, and our key focus is the experiences and memories that it will create for everyone involved.

With your help we can ensure that the young people involved have the very best training. Donations will ensure more support, more workshops, more involvement and more time with the incredible team who have offered their time to the project.

We want the young people involved to develop skills that will be valuable for their career and lead them into employment that in the long run will build a sustainable creative economy. 

This means that every donation towards this project will enhance their experience and their ability levels, leaving them with a lasting memory of the project and a solid skill base with which to continue their education.

The final scene will bring together 12,000 people for a climatic final song, written especially for the film.

A huge career-enhancing accolade!

But you can't fill an electricity generator on goodwill alone, and that's why we need your help to fund this production and bring "A Christmas Star" to the screen!


WHO IS BEHIND CINEMAGIC AND 'A CHRISTMAS STAR'?

Cinemagic Chief Executive, Joan Burney Keatings, MBE said “Cinemagic is a model of excellence in using the creative industries to inspire social and economical change. It is also a vehicle which can bring young people together irrespective of their race, religion or economic background to engage in intercultural dialogue and break down barriers in a positive and educational, creative environment. This project will improve the quality of skills and employment of many young people, impact the lives of many across the Island and leave a vibrant legacy which will be seen by thousands.”

Writer of ‘A Christmas Star’, Maire Campbell said “I hope that this Christmas story brings warmth, laughter and magic into living rooms across the world. That it might ignite the possibility that we all have magical talents and inspire us to search for our purpose in life- to rally against evil and stand up for what we believe in. The film aims to showcase a ‘new’ Northern Ireland and Ireland, a community where friendship, not war prevails, where beauty, imagination and humour reign supreme!


WHAT IS CINEMAGIC?

Established in Belfast in 1989, Cinemagic’s aim was to bring together young people in a safe environment where they could meet each other, learn about their respective cultures and traditions and develop new skills and confidence.

Cinemagic has gone on to develop a worldwide reputation for excellence in children’s programming. It is currently the largest film event for young people in Ireland and the UK, attracting over 35,000 people annually.

To date Cinemagic has engaged with over 500,000 young people and screened over 3,000 films. Cinemagic now annually delivers festivals in Belfast, Dublin, France, New York, Los Angeles and, as of 2014, London.

Leading professionals who have been involved with Cinemagic include- Pierce Brosnan, Liam Neeson, Dermot O’ Leary, Lord Julian Fellowes, Gareth Ellis-Unwin, Iain Smith, Suranne Jones, Patrick Doyle, Terry Bamber, Christine Bleakley, Brian Cox, John and Ros Hubbard, Seamus McGarvey, Saoirse Ronan and many more!

'A Christmas Star' is supported by OFMDFM, Creative Skillset, Tourism Ireland, Aer Lingus, BBC Northern Ireland, UTV and DSD.

www.cinemagic.org.uk

Registered Charity Number- XR28542


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Signed photograph from Cast

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For £5, you can receive a photograph, signed by the cast of the feature film.
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DVD of A Christmas Star

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For a donation of £15 you can claim a DVD copy of the finished film!
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Q&A with Bronagh Waugh

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Bronagh Waugh, star of 'Hollyoaks' and 'The Fall' is offering a place to attend an exclusive Q&A and meet and greet with her in Belfast!
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Signed Script

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For £30 you can receive a script of "A Christmas Star", signed by the cast!
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Crew T-Shirt

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Donate £35 and you will receive a crew T-shirt as worn by the team working on "A Christmas Star"
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Signed T-Shirt

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For a £50 donation you will received a T-Shirt signed by the cast of "A Christmas Star"
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Walk-On Role

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For £100 you can be a part of the film! For the first 10 to donate £100 we will organise a non-speaking walk on role in A Christmas Star.
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Set visit and Meet & Greet

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For £150 you are welcome to come and visit the set, with an exclusive meet & greet with the cast.
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Star Screening

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A £300 donation will get you the chance to screen the feature film in the donor School, Youth Club or Community Centre of your choice.
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Producers' Thanks Credit

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For £500 you can get your name in the credits in the Producers' Thanks section.
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Special Thanks Credit

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A donation of £1000 will earn a Special Thanks Credit from the Producers.
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