Shhh.... Secret Cinema is back this November

Secret Cinema the daddy of immersive cinema is back. And this November is seems as though they have pulled out all the stops.

I have been following their movements as closely as I can in the run up to their November screenings and I have to say that their November campaign is one of the most intricate and well thought out experiences yet. Top viral marketeers (I'm talking to you Dark Knight, Tron, etc.) could learn a thing or two from this month's campaign.

I've been sworn to secrecy, well it is Secret Cinema after all - but I can now let you know the following..

SECRET CINEMA CREATE A VIRTUAL WORLD

11TH – 21st NOVEMBER 2010

In Partnership with Windows® Phone

Secret Cinema is back. For this month’s immersive cinema
experience over 50,000 people join a virtual world. Visit the New Well
Being Foundation website, listen to the Wellbeing radio or call the
Wellbeing telephone line.

The journey begins here…

Please log onto:

www.thenewwellbeingfoundation.com

To get you into the mood I have lifted the following clips from their Facebook page here

Previously I have taken pleasure in guessing what the screenings are going to be and I have some guesses on what this months film could be, but in the spirit of Secret Cinema I'm telling no one.

Shhh.... Secret Cinema is back this November

Where:
It's a secret

When:
Yea, that's a secret too

More info:
All is revealed at http://www.secretcinema.org/

Secret Cinema BANKSY ?

Anyone that knows the The_EST knows that my support for Secret Cinema goes all the way back to the very beginning last year :). Now in their 2nd successful year Secret Cinema are back and bigger than ever before.

For those of you still unfamiliar with London's best kept secret.

“The Secret Cinema is a monthly gathering of all that love stimulating, challenging and ground breaking cinema. The Internet is changing the way we watch films. The Secret Cinema changes where you watch films.

Every month a new secret location, you will receive an email the day of the screening stating the film that is to be shown and the location.

The film will be chosen by the secret cinema folk whose names will remain secret and sometimes by you the secret audience who will send in your secret votes.

The locations will vary. Anything from derelict theatres, rooftops, parks and other secret spaces. There will be surprise re-scores and special guests. Register at secretcinema.org”

Here is a complete list of Secret Cinema screening so far:

Secret Cinema presents Alien at 105 Clifton Street, London
Secret Cinema presents The Warriors at London Fields
Secret Cinema Kids presents Bugsy Malone at The Troxy, London
Secret Cinema presents The Harder They Come at The Coronet Theatre, London
Secret Cinema presents Anvil! The Story of Anvil at The Shepherd's Bush Empire
Secret Cinema presents Ghostbusters at The Royal Horticultural Halls, London
Secret Cinema presents A Night at The Opera at The Hackney Empire, London
Secret Cinema presents If... at Dulwich College, London
Secret Cinema presents Paranoid Park at Shipwright Yard
Secret Cinema presents Funny Face at The Royal Academy of Arts, London

However it's not just the location of the screening that is important it is that immersive experience that Secret Cinema creates whether it be turning existing buildings or field into a replica film set such as a spaceship interior, gangland war zone, fashion show, etc. ), performance artists and installations recreating set pieces from the films, live rock bands that the film is about actually playing a gig (with Anthrax guitar legend Scott Ian) and special guests introducing the films like Ralph Brown or Ridley Scott.

This months Secret Cinema is taking place on both Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February with 2 screenings on each day at Matinee shows will take place at 1:00pm and evening shows will take place at 7.30pm.

I'm guessing (and I'm a really good guesser) that this months screening is a preview of Banksy's film Exit Through the Gift Shop. Please note that this is just my guess and not an official confirmation. If so this is sure to be one of the hottest tickets this February

I'm not sure if there are tickets still left but head, nay run over to > http://www.wegottickets.com/f/1462 to get yours.

For regular updates follow Secret Cinema on Twitter @SecretCinema sign up on their website here > http://www.secretcinema.org/

For more information on Banksy's film Exit Through the Gift Shop (which may or may not be screened at Secret Cinema) vist the website here > http://www.banksyfilm.com/

Secret Cinema February BANKSY?

Where
Secret London Location to be confirmed

When
1.00 pm, Saturday 27 Feb, 2010
7.30 pm, Sunday 28 Feb, 2010

SECRET CINEMA September 2009 Can you dig it?

Ok. This one is for all you summer drifters. Are you ready? There are 40,000 of you out there. 17,000 more on Facebook. Are you with us? Then send the word. Send the word...

The Secret Cinema meet will take place on Sunday 6th of September in a secret outdoor London location. 6pm till late.

Move fast to survive.

Good Luck.

Secret Cinema.

Remember. Tell No-one.

Please Note: This is an outdoor event, so be prepared come rain or shine.

-------------------POSSIBLE SPOILERS-------------------

Based on the above clues (usually a complete red herring) I'm guessing that the great American classic "The Warriors" is up for a little immersive experience. If it is - this is the ideal opportunity to see this Walter Hill masterpiece.

SECRET CINEMA September 2009
Sunday September 6, 2009 at 6:00pm
Secret Location
London, England

SECRET CINEMA September 2009 Can you dig it?

Ok. This one is for all you summer drifters. Are you ready? There are 40,000 of you out there. 17,000 more on Facebook. Are you with us? Then send the word. Send the word...

The Secret Cinema meet will take place on Sunday 6th of September in a secret outdoor London location. 6pm till late.

Move fast to survive.

Good Luck.

Secret Cinema.

Remember. Tell No-one.

Please Note: This is an outdoor event, so be prepared come rain or shine.

-------------------POSSIBLE SPOILERS-------------------

Based on the above clues (usually a complete red herring) I'm guessing that the great American classic "The Warriors" is up for a little immersive experience. If it is -  this is the ideal opportunity to see this Walter Hill masterpiece.

SECRET CINEMA September 2009
Sunday September 6, 2009 at 6:00pm
Secret Location
London, England

Secret Cinema Febuary, London - A vote for Anvil is a vote for the spirit of Rock n Roll

Last weekend Secret Cinema pulled off their most awesome screening yet!:

- Dress for an 80s rock evening (Rock Gods, Shady Promoters, Metal Heads and Old School Rockers)
- Meet at the Sheperds Bush Empire
- An introduction by the legend that is Mr. Ralph Brown or Danny as he is known to his friends
- A screening of a short film about a Lebanese drummer
- An actual performance by up and coming rock band Cauldron
- A UK Premiere screening of ANVIL!

The following is a quote from www.metalhammer.co.uk which sums up the film pretty neatly:

"It’s not as if we metal fans aren’t used to being patronised and misunderstood by outsiders, but the strength of the Anvil movie lies in the fact that it’s a genuinely touching story about human beings, relationships and the pursuit of childhood dreams; all things that the vast majority of people can relate to without recourse to sneering superiority. In fact, the most startling thing about this screening of the film is that as it progresses, there’s a very noticeable change in atmosphere, as bemused giggling slowly evolves into bona fide sympathy and affection for Anvil and their rollercoaster ride."

The film moved me (a non hard metal fan) to purchase the latest ANVIL CD. I say "moved" as I have not bought a hard copy music in about 4 years. I knew of the ANVIL film and although impressed on hearing that ANVIL the band had been making live appearance to support the films launch had already decided that I would see it as a download or when it was on TV. I'm really glad I got to see the film big screen at Secret Cinema. I should mention that I had it the wrong way around - the film was created to promote the story of ANVIl. I only found out at that screening that the film was actually made by a dedicated ANVIL fan who had followed them since their early performances.

In many ways not only is it true to the spirit of rock but independent film making as well. So the film is over. It's time to pack up and leave. WRONG! Secret Cinema was just starting! After the credits the lights dim, a lone guitar riffs metal and a spotlight lights up a second tier balcony revealing "Lips" wailing on his axe.

- The screening was followed by a performance from ANVIL themselves and if that was not enough they pulled in Scott Ian (legendary Anthrax guitarist) to play a couple of songs. ANVIL pretty much got the audience on their feet and rocking out. It was a genuine rock gig by a genuine rock band.

Thanks Secret Cinema and thank you ANVIL for continuing to rock!

An online petition to get ANVIL to play Glastonbury can be found here > http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/sendanviltoglastonbury/

We the people have had enough of rich, bratty rock stars getting all the money and fame. We DEMAND to see ANVIL live on the Glastonbury stage in the summer of 2009. It's not just that they've earned it, it's that ANVIL ROCKS!'

After 35 years of putting in the work for NO REWARD, now is the time for ANVIL!!!

METAL ON METAL FOREVER!!!

Secret Cinema. Location Revealed. Tickets Selling out

1984, The middle of a sold out worldwide tour...

Rock Gods, Shady Promoters, Metal Heads and Old School Rockers

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA will take place this Sunday 15th of February at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. Approach through the green to arrive at 3:30pm for the matinee show and 7:30pm for the evening show. Latecomers will not be admitted.

A night at the opera it ain't.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Dress : 80's Rock

Hair: Messed up

Please bring a flag.

Good Luck

Secret Cinema

PS: Remember, tell no-one

Secret Cinema Newsflash. February 2009

Secret Cinema people,

Live the dream...

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA bring you the following newsflash.

The next Secret Cinema will take place on Sunday 15th of February at an undisclosed location in London. There will be two shows.

Tickets are allocated in tiers, so will you be a Rock God, Shady Promoter, Metal Head or Old School Rocker?

On Thursday the 12th of February in the AM, you will receive an electronic message detailing the location.

To buy tickets, please visit our secret ticket booth: matinee or evening

PS: Remember, tell no-one

Interactive Ghosbusters Ghoul display and Ofer

Interactive Ghosbusters Ghoul display and Ofer, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

SECRET CINEMA is a groundbreaking concept that offers an exciting and unique cinematic experience to film fans in the UK. The locations of the screenings are only revealed the morning of the event to those who have signed up at www.secretcinema.org.

1980's... Somewhere in America.

Secret Cinema Folk, groovers, book lovers and seaside residents.

Something is in the air....Don't be afraid.

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA returns this Friday, 28th November in London And Brighton.

The ancient Sumerian God known as Gozer the Gozerian with Terror Dogs (Vinz Clortho and Zuuls) atop high rise apartment building on Central Park West installation

The ancient Sumerian God known as Gozer the Gozerian with Terror Dogs (Vinz Clortho and Zuuls) atop high rise apartment building on Central Park West installation, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

SECRET CINEMA is a groundbreaking concept that offers an exciting and unique cinematic experience to film fans in the UK. The locations of the screenings are only revealed the morning of the event to those who have signed up at www.secretcinema.org.

1980's... Somewhere in America.

Secret Cinema Folk, groovers, book lovers and seaside residents.

Something is in the air....Don't be afraid.

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA returns this Friday, 28th November in London And Brighton.

Secret Cinema Ghostbusters

1980's... Somewhere in America.

Secret Cinema Folk, groovers, book lovers and seaside residents.
Something is in the air....Don't be afraid.

The Ghostbusters arrive in the Ecto-1, Reception of the haunted Sedgwick hotel, Interactive
Ghosbusters Ghoul display and Ofer, The Ghosbusters introduce Secret Cinema,
The ancient Sumerian God known as Gozer the Gozerian with Terror Dogs (Vinz Clortho and Zuuls)
atop high rise apartment building on Central Park West installation, Me & the Ghostbusters

SECRET CINEMA is a groundbreaking concept that offers an exciting and unique cinematic experience to film fans in the UK.

The ancient Sumerian God known as Gozer the Gozerian with Terror Dogs (Vinz Clortho and Zuuls) atop
high rise apartment building on Central Park West installation

The locations of the screenings are only revealed the morning of the event to those who have signed up at www.secretcinema.org.

Ecto-1, DJ over the end credits, Secret Cinema

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA returns this Friday, 28th November in London And Brighton.

Secret Cinema London in November

Secret Cinema Folk

Look behind you...

Is anyone there?

Ok... Please read on.

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA brings you the following newsflash.

The next Secret Cinema will take place on the evening of Friday November 28th at an undisclosed location in Central London and, for the very first time in the lovely seaside resort of Brighton.

Good Luck.

Secret Cinema

PS: Remember, tell no-one

Secret Cinema is proud to be working with NOKIA on connecting people to another way of seeing film. To for

October Secret Cinema

Lords and Ladies, Dukes and Duchesses, Partisans and Plebeians and the Claypool Foundation of Arts.

If we could draw your closest attention...

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA will take place this Friday 3rd of October at 8pm at the Hackney Empire, 291 Mare St, London.

Please gather no later than 7.45pm at the theatre. Doors shall open at 8pm.

Dress should be majestic and wondrous for this shall be an evening of wild, wild romance, honey song, long journeys, laughter and dance. Lords fetch your top hats. Ladies your most treasured frocks. Plebeians caps and leather shoes if you can.

Tickets are close to selling out, visit our secret cinema booth here to purchase tickets. Please note that tickets can only be purchased in advance and will not be available on the door.
Secret Cinema will launch soon across the UK. For those that can't make it, you can watch our live coverage of the event at secretcinema.org/live. We shall be live from 7.45pm onwards.

Good Luck.
Secret Cinema

P.S. Remember - tell no-one.

Secret Cinema is brought to you by Future Cinema, the live cinematic event company. Secret Cinema is delighted to have NOKIA as a partner enhancing the Secret Cinema experience and connecting more people to another way of watching film.

Possibly the best Hot Dog I have had in london

Possibly the best Hot Dog I have had in london, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

SECRET CINEMA is a groundbreaking concept that offers an exciting and unique cinematic experience to film fans in the UK. The locations of the screenings are only revealed the morning of the event to those who have signed up at www.secretcinema.org.

1980's... Somewhere in America.

Secret Cinema Folk, groovers, book lovers and seaside residents.

Something is in the air....Don't be afraid.

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA returns this Friday, 28th November in London And Brighton.

Secret Cinema , London - If.... Lindsay Anderson

"There's no such thing as a wrong war. Violence and revolution are the only pure acts" - Mick Travis

To all Secret Crusaders,

Secret Cinema returned to higher education at Dulwich College in London and Clifton College in Bristol with Lindsay Anderson's powerful and inspirational 'If....'.

'If....' was filmed against the backdrop of the 1968 Student Riots in Paris, and has been celebrated as one of the greatest British films of all time.

The film won the Palme d'Or in 1969. 39 years later, another film set in a school won the Palme d'Or - 'Entre les murs'.

Click here for the 1968 Times article on 'If...'.

Travis, Wallace and Johnny played truant at West Dulwich Station and Bristol Zoo car park while the whips were out in force leading the 'new boys' to college for assembly. Over 1000 new boys enjoyed sweets from College Journal Metro and fizzy pop from Suso, wearing college house uniforms provided by Moss Bros.

New boys were greeted by the headmaster and were checked by the school matrons before being led to assembly where all stood to sing the hymn 'The Day of Resurrection' and watch an informative short film about war by Grant Orchard.

Secret Cinema thanks its partners for 'If....'

Secret Cinema - Funny Face, London

Funny Face at the On|Off event - Royal Academy of Arts 6 Burlington Gardens

Secret Cinema - Funny Face, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

The Secret Cinema is a monthly gathering of all that love stimulating, challenging and ground breaking cinema. The internet is changing the way we watch films. The Secret Cinema changes where you watch films.

Every month a new secret location, you will receive an email the day of the screening stating the film that is to be shown and the location.

The film will be chosen by the secret cinema folk whose names will remain secret and sometimes by you the secret audience who will send in your secret votes.

The locations will vary. Anything from derelict theatres, rooftops, parks and other secret spaces.

There will be surprise re-scores and special guests. Register at secretcinema.org

Secret Cinema will be back in February so make sure you sign up to get up to date info.

Secret Cinema - Funny Face, London

Funny Face at the On|Off event - Royal Academy of Arts 6 Burlington Gardens

Secret Cinema - Funny Face, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

The Secret Cinema is a monthly gathering of all that love stimulating, challenging and ground breaking cinema. The internet is changing the way we watch films. The Secret Cinema changes where you watch films.

Every month a new secret location, you will receive an email the day of the screening stating the film that is to be shown and the location.

The film will be chosen by the secret cinema folk whose names will remain secret and sometimes by you the secret audience who will send in your secret votes.

The locations will vary. Anything from derelict theatres, rooftops, parks and other secret spaces.

There will be surprise re-scores and special guests. Register at secretcinema.org

Secret Cinema will be back in February so make sure you sign up to get up to date info.

Secret Cinema - Funny Face, London

Funny Face at the On|Off event - Royal Academy of Arts 6 Burlington Gardens

Secret Cinema - Funny Face, London, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

The Secret Cinema is a monthly gathering of all that love stimulating, challenging and ground breaking cinema. The internet is changing the way we watch films. The Secret Cinema changes where you watch films.

Every month a new secret location, you will receive an email the day of the screening stating the film that is to be shown and the location.

The film will be chosen by the secret cinema folk whose names will remain secret and sometimes by you the secret audience who will send in your secret votes.

The locations will vary. Anything from derelict theatres, rooftops, parks and other secret spaces.

There will be surprise re-scores and special guests. Register at secretcinema.org

Secret Cinema will be back in February so make sure you sign up to get up to date info.