Gallery
‘Induction Week’ @ Queen's Film Theatre - October '08
‘The Mini Mogul’ Cinema was set up in the Queen’s Film Theatre at 20 University Square, Belfast on Tuesday 23 & Wednesday 24 September 2008 for Queen’s University’s ‘Induction Week’. Loads of students stopped by and were induced / seduced by its charms and the wonderful 15 Second Film Festival Experience.
Flat Lake Literary & Arts Festival - August '08
The 15 Second Film Festival Experience played its part again at this year's unique and muddy Flat Lake Literary & Arts Festival at Hilton Park, near Clones and proved to be a bigger hit than last year... what with our new films and what not. Go to www.theflatlakefestival.com to keep a squinky-woo out for what's coming up in the 2009 Festival.
Good Vibes with Terry Hooley
The most famous record store in Northern Ireland is back in business after an absence of more than 15 years. Now operating out of Belfast’s Winetavern Street, Good Vibes started life in 1977 from a derelict building in Great Victoria Street which quickly became a hub for musicians and artists looking for an escape from the troubles. Here's some piccie-wics of the new store. Cover one eye while looking at the shots and experience Terry Hooley-vision.
Galway Film Fleadh - July '08
At this year’s The Galway Film Fleadh Peter ‘Magic’ Johnston screened the new selection of 15 Second Films on his well-worn Mac laptop at the Festival’s “Hangout” the Galway Rowing Club with four sets of headphones. There was also a 15 Second Film Festival Experience ‘Best Of’ ‘06 & ‘08 program shown on the Fleadh’s Hi-Tech Eyre Square Open-Air Avcom West BIG Screen (late night) before the new Sigur Rós film ‘Heima‘. The Galway Film Fleadh has invited the Art Deco Picture Palace to be a Showcase Event at the 2009 Festival to help them celebrate their 21st Anniversary. Swing by www.galwayfilmfleadh.com to vidé the vibes.
Darklight Film Festival - Dublin '08
'The Mini Mogul' Cinema - a Luxury 2-Seater Art Deco Picture Palace was showcased at the Darklight Film Festival for the ‘Dublin Premiere’ of our new batch of 15 Second Films. Thanks to the mighty Derek O’Connor the Cinema Booth was displayed in all it’s glory in the wonderful, brand-new, Light House Cinema in Smithfield - Dublin’s up-and-coming media-Quarter. Visit www.darklight.ie to suck-up the energy. ‘The Force’ is strong with this one. Video footage and photos will be added to this Blog entry soon.
Hamburg Short Film Festival - June ‘08
In June 2008 Peter and his son Christian travelled to the Hamburg International Short Film Festival to screen the new batch of 15 Second Films and forge links with other European Short Filmmakers. They set up their (now famous) Mac laptop, with four sets of headphones, for three nights ’til 5am in the Festival Club - KulturForum, Altona.
Christian Johnston - 4Talent Award
15 Second Film Festival Production Assistant, Christian Johnston's (3 minute 45 second) Musical Comedy Debut Short Film - 'ASBO Bumble Bee (A Day In The Life Of)' won the '4Talent Best Student Short Film Award' at the 2008 Belfast Film Festival. You can view the film online here - www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/11_16/blastni/
15 Second Film Festival Premiere - May '08
On Sunday April 13 the 15 Second Film Festival Experience had it’s ‘Belfast Premiere‘ on the Big Screen of our new batch of 15 Second Blockbusters at the Queen’s Film Theatre to a sold-out house of invited filmmakers, cineastes and the general public. £5000 worth of great Software Prizes, courtesy of our Sponsors Adobe, were Awarded to the top three films by our judges for the day - Kevin Jackson (BBC NI), Ken Simpson (Animator from Rogue Rocket) and the majestic Mik Duffy (15 Second Film Festival). First Prize was Awarded to Tim Plester’s Slaphappy - Second Prize was Awarded to Matt Curry’s Any Bread? - Third Prize was Awarded to Graham Cantwell’s One Careful Owner.
'Anton' Premiere - Dublin '08
Graham Cantwell's great first feature, 'Anton' had its first private screening for cast, crew and investors at The Irish Film Institute in Dublin on March 17th, 2008.
Jack Doyle and Roddy Doyle Shoot
'The Future Is Green' shoot in Roddy Doyles' back garden for The 15 Second Film Festival. The story is this... A gardener mowing a lawn encounters a frog, also cutting the grass albeit with a much smaller lawnmower. But which species will prevail? Starring : Marlon Le Frog Written and Directed by : Jack Doyle and Roddy Doyle Director of Photography : Fergal O’Hanlon Sound : Fiachra O’Hanlon Editor : Anne Marie O’Flanagan Producer : Peter ‘Magic’ Johnston Executive Producers : Peter ‘Magic’ Johnston & Colin McKeown
Flat Lake Festival - Aug 2007
The 15 Second Film Festival Experience played its part and proved to be a top-flight showcase attraction at the inaugural Flat Lake Literary & Arts Festival. Go to www.theflatlakefestival.com to book your tickets for the 2008 Festival.
Tatu Bar, Belfast
15 Second Film Festival Experience featuring the Art Deco Picture Palace at the Tatu Bar, Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Foyle Film Festival - November 2005
15 Second Film Festival Experience featuring the Art Deco Picture Palace set up in the foyer of Nerve Centre as part of the Foyle Film Festival in Derry and attracted cineastes from all over the North West of Ireland to experience the old-time cinema feel of the booth and it’s mini-blockbusters. Visit www.foylefilmfestival.org and have a squint at what’s on offer in 2008 - their 21st anniversary.
Visit to the InBev Head Office in Belfast
15 Second Film Festival Experience featuring the Art Deco Picture Palace at the InBev Head Offices, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Galway Film Fleadh - July 2005
The Galway Film Fleadh attracts anyone with a passion for Film and is renowned for its strong tradition of showcasing the best in new and classic Irish and World Cinema. In 2005 the 15 Second Film Festival Experience featuring 'The MINI Mogul' Cinema - a 2-Seater Art Deco Picture Palace, set-up out the back of the Galway Rowing Club... the wonderful Fleadh Club.
Diversions Festival - June ‘05
The 15 Second Film Festival Experience was hired-in, through our (then) Tour Sponsor Stella Artois, for the Launch of the 2005 Temple Bar Diversions Festival in Meeting House Square, Dublin City. Go to www.templebar.ie to catch up on what’s going on in Temple Bar including the yearly Diversions Festival.
Launch at QFT - May 2005
15 Second Film Festival Experience featuring 'The NINI Mogul' Cinema - A 2-Seater Art Deco Picture Palace at the Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Peter ‘Magic’ Johnston designed and built the beautifully finished two-seater Art Deco Picture Palace with the Right Honorable Philip Jarvis - an expert craftsman and professional set / prop-builder at Ulster Television… ably assisted by a small team of dedicated and multi-talented Umpa Lumpas.
Pro Shots of the Art Deco Picture Palace_May_05
15 Second Film Festival Experience featuring 'The MINI Mogul' Cinema - a 2-Seater Art Deco Picture Palace at the Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Art Deco Picture Palace - Development
These are the 'Mood Boards' that Peter 'Magic' Johnston put together in the development of the 15 Second Film Festival's Art Deco Picture Palace.
