Special Events

Throughout the festival some special events took place, including the following:

Sunday, June 3rd
James Bond 007 Marathon

A marathon celebration of all things Bond; the best villains, the best girls and the best stunts from the most enduring movie series. The selection of five films included Goldfinger (1964), You Only Live Twice (1967), Live and Let Die (1973), The Living Daylights (1987), and The World is Not Enough (1999).

Wednesday 13th June
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Outdoor screening!

The cult classic was screened in the middle of Luton town centre free to the public. To the best of our knowledge it has never been shown outside. With the support of the town centre and nearby public house 'The Dog and Donut' this was one of the festival highlights, memorable to the fans who participated in the performance and the "Rocky Horror virgins" who witnessed it for the first time.

Friday 15th June
The Commitments 10 year anniversary
Closing Gala

Alan Parker's wonderful music comedy turned 10 years old this year and was celebrated with an anniversary screening.

Alan Parker’s film of Roddy Doyle’s novel is an enduring film and has proved to be one of the most popular films of the Nineties.

In the ten years since its release it has lost none of its humour, charm or feel good impact and stands as a wonderful representation of the Irish personality without being patronising and as a testament to the unifying, joyous power of music. Great script, great performances, great songs. It is one of those films that when you mention it always brings a smile to people’s faces and there can be no greater achievement than that.