1 December 2008:
Local pupils have been enjoying a range of exciting film screenings and film workshops during the CInemagic International Film Festival. Translink sponsored the festival’s Education Programme by providing free bus travel for schools attending a fun-filled series of screenings and workshops. Translink Marketing Executive Ciarán Rogan said: “Our ongoing partnership allows pupils to explore the fascinating world of motion picture, develop their self confidence and creative potential. With more young people engaging with all forms of moving image we will also help to secure a healthy future for Northern Ireland’s vibrant arts scene.” For further information visit www.cinemagic.org.uk or call 028 9031 1900.
Downshire School pupils Christy McKee, Shannon Barber and Lynsey Cowan from Carickfergus with Metro Bus driver George Coulter who attended a BFI ‘Teen Rebels’ Workshop
Hazelwood Integrated College pupils Dean McAlister and Christen Allen who attended the BFI ‘Teen Rebels’ Workshop
Anahorish Primary School pupils Rachel Diamond and Jordan Codona with teaching staff Lucy Brett, Emily Fussell and Ulsterbus driver Ian McMichael who attended a special preview screening of Lifeboat Luke and a Film Classification Workshop
Wallace High School pupils Lucy Lamarche and Boyd Rodgers who attended a Film Journalism Workshop run by Film Ireland
Little Flower Girls’ School pupils Carley Shannon and Megan Kelly from North Belfast with Metro Bus driver Mark Wilson who attended a Film Journalism Workshop run by Film Ireland