United States / Feb 27, 2026 / NR / Premiere screening at Chicago Irish Film Festival https://chicagoirishfilmfestival.com/events/moviemagic/
Lose yourself in the big screen
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer

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Plot
Kat, an aspiring writer, and Justin, a fantasizing director, once believed in the magic of movies - until making one of their own stalled their dreams. Now passing the days as ushers in a fading London indie cinema, they cling to the place as it edges toward closure. On the cinema’s final night, a half-serious wish to be part of the movies lands them inside the screen itself. Swept through a series of classic film worlds, they slip into shifting roles as spies, period protagonists, and something far more monstrous, while forces outside the frame race to bring them back. Filmed at London’s Phoenix Cinema, Movie Magic is a playful, self-aware romantic comedy that celebrates cinema as both escape and obsession.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| James Scot | Mr Robertson |
| Helen Green | Heather |
| Gary Fortune | Hypnos |
| Steve Kent | Hugh Loane |
| Gillian Horgan | Andera Towell |
| Robbie Fox | Cookie Cutter |
| Dylan Knauper | Dylan |
| Clive Greenwood | P |
| Rachel Sinclair | Anne Bonnett |
| Rhianna Taylor | Bergrid Inman |
| Johnnie Beeson | Chris |
| Elliot Harris | Mr Spitley |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Movie Magic |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Lemon Fresh Films |
| Release date | 11 febbraio 2026 |
| Production | Emma Gillespie |
| Writer | Alex Kennedy, Michael Magarren |
| Editing | Michael Magarren, Carter Rogers |
| Assistant directors | Mathew Oakly, Emma Gillespie, Alex Kennedy, Michael Magarren |
| Music | Andrew Fearon |
| Sound | Andrew Fearon |
| Budget | 10.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
United Kingdom / Feb 11, 2026 / Cast & Crew preview screening at the Phoenix Cinema
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