Private Project

Mystic Minnie

The patrons of a rural Irish bar in the 50s are shocked when an American tourist reveals she is a psychic.

  • Barry Smyth
    Director
    Jagged Teeth Through Flesh
  • Barry Smyth
    Writer
    Jagged Teeth Through Flesh, The Breaking
  • Turlough Ó Cinnéide
    Cinemtographer/Director of Photography
    Born From Fire, Mónos
  • Sarah O'Toole
    Key Cast
    "Minnie"
    Disco Pigs, Jack Taylor, Dangerous Curves
  • Joseph Palmer
    Key Cast
    "Hank"
    Take Out, Sisters, Der Irland-Krimi
  • Anthony O'Boyle
    Key Cast
    "Seamus"
    Debutante
  • Joe Sharkey
    Key Cast
    "Mick"
    The Crook & The Creek, The Wronged One, Escape
  • Aidan O'Sullivan
    Key Cast
    "Noel Moore"
    Dublin Crust, A Sunken Place, Spears
  • Helena McInerney
    Key Cast
    "Bernadette Flavin"
    Manhunt, The Race
  • Paul Murphy
    Key Cast
    "Eugene"
    Radio Vision, The Troubles: A Dublin Story, Exiled in Ireland
  • John Barrett
    Key Cast
    "Gary Carthy"
    Hanna Wins
  • Joseph Palmer
    Producer
    Born From Fire, Law of Retribution, The Cathedral
  • Barney Smyth
    Producer
  • Barry Smyth
    Producer
  • Morgan Mescal
    Assitant Director
    The Cathedral
  • Martin Nee
    Camera Operator
    The Cathedral, Mildly Different, Barriers, The Perished
  • James Connolly
    Lighting
  • Tony Rogers
    Sound
    Lulu and the Electric Dreamboat, The Cathedral
  • Iain Kelly
    Editor
    Jagged Teeth Through Flesh, Beach Cop
  • Martin Nee
    Colourist
    Routine, Sunday Afternoon!, The Thanatos Set, Happy Birthday Dear
  • Iain Kelly
    Script Supervisor
    Jagged Teeth Through Flesh
  • Conor McArdle
    Best Boy Electrical
  • Dolmen Films
    Production Company
    Mystic Minnie, The Cathedral, Gaslight, The Breaking, Born From Fire
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 14, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    1,600 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Barry Smyth

Barry Smyth is a Director and Writer from Longford, in the midlands of Ireland. He has lived and worked around the world as a writer and makes up one third of Dolmen Films, a production house based in the West of Ireland.

His writing and films are inspired by old and contemporary stories of Ireland and its people; whether they are funny, moving or scary.

His recent short story, "Sprawl", was published alongside works by the likes of Colm Tóibín in the Ropes Literary Journal.

His short films like "Mystic Minnie" intend the push the boundaries of the production quality available to low budget films with ambitious settings and plots.

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Director Statement

"Mystic Minnie" was the product of the rich history of the village I grew up around; Ardagh, Longford. Although it has always been a picturesque spot, it's equally the home of many mischievous characters, corner boys and other types looking to pull a fast one.

My Father told me stories of how fascinating it was when anyone from abroad came to the village and this gave rise to a story about the appearance of a seemingly supernatural American being told by a less than reputable source.

We were very lucky to get a hugely talented ensemble cast of actors together and were able to shoot the film on location in Lyon's Pub in Ardagh, which has been beautifully maintained since the 1950s.

The film was a real labor of love and a great opportunity to really hit the upper limit of what's possible on a micro budget.