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No Messages Screening on RTE
19, Jun 2013 - 08:23

No Messages

**** Screening on RTE 2 10 June 23:25 ***

And online On the RTE Player until 1 July 2013

A short comedy film about one day in the life of a Dublin barman. Dave, a beleaguered Dublin barman, waits on an important phonecall.

No Messages is a slice-of-life short comedy following Dave, a beleaguered Irish barman, over the course of one long day. As he waits for an important phonecall Dave has to put up with advice from his hungover boss and the pub's irritating regular as well as dealing with the nagging suspicion that he has no idea where the hell his life is going. But sometimes when you're drifting aimlessly, that much-needed kick up the arse can come when you least expect it.

Director Cian McGarrigle
Producer Eoin Lynch

Winner - Best Short - Canada International Film Festival 2013
Winner - Best Acting - LIT Film Festival 2013
Winner - Best Screenplay - Underground Cinema Awards 2012
Runner Up - Best Short Film - Waterford Film Festival 2012
Official Selection:
*Canada International Film Festival 2013*
*Belfast Film Festival 2013*
*Berlin Independent Film Festival 2013*
*LIT Film Festival 2013*
*Bronx Independent Film Festival 2012*
*Corona Cork Film Festival 2012*
*Cambridge Film Festival 2012*
*NYC International Film Festival 2012*
*Galway Film Fleadh 2012*
*Waterford Film Festival 2012*
*Underground Film Festival 2012*
Trailer for the crowd-funded short film No Messages.
Starring: Rory Connolly, David Murray, Eric Lalor & Lacy Moore.
Written & Directed by Cian McGarrigle
Produced by Eoin Lynch for Tengger Productions.
Director of Photography - Colm Whelan.
Music - "Greetings" by So Cow and "My Bohemian Life Part II" by Groom

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The Timeline for No Messages (below) runs from the initial funding efforts in 2011 through shooting, editing and submission and showing at film festivals all over the world - not even Hurricane Sandy stopped it being shown at the Bronx International Film Festival!

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No Messages on The Film Festival Circuit to Date:

• 24 May 2013 - No Messages is screening this weekend at The Fastnet Short Film Festival in Schull, Co. Cork.
• 15 April 2013 - On Saturday night our brilliant cast were awarded the 'Best Acting Award' at LIT Film Festival in Limerick.
• 4 March 2013 - No Messages has won Best Short Film at the Canada International Film Festival!
• 19 February 2013 - We received word this morning that No Messages has been selected for the Belfast Film Festival
• 11 February 2013 - If you're in Berlin this week don't forget that No Messages is screening at the Berlin Independent Film Festival on Wed 13th at 7.30pm in the Babylon Theatre.
• 3 December 2012 - No Messages screens next Saturday (8th Dec) in the Lovinger Theatre, New York - one of only two Irish films showing at the Bronx International Film Festival.
• 13 November 2012 - The next screening of No Messages is this Thursday (15th) at 2.00pm in the Cork Opera House. We're closing out the first programme of Irish shorts at the Cork Film Festival. (There is muscle, grit and guile in the taut forms of the shorts at this year's Corona Cork Film Festival, writes DONALD CLARKE in the Irish Times)
• 13 November 2012 - On Sunday night No Messages was awarded the runner-up spot in the Best Short category at the Waterford Film Festival.
• 1 November 2012 - Due to Hurricane Sandy the No Messages screening at the Bronx International Film Festival has been rescheduled to Dec 6th-8th.
• 23 September 2012 - No Messages was very well received this afternoon at the Cambridge Film Festival. Big laughs throughout and high praise for the cast afterwards from the festival's shorts programmer João Serejo.
• 23 August 2012 - The next screening of No Messages will be as part of the Underground Cinema Festival in Dun Laoghaire.
• 12 August 2012 - No Messages screens at 11am today as part of the New York City International Film Festival. http://www.nyciff.com/short-films/august-12/

The Full Timeline:

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5 June 2013
We've just delivered the tape to RTE.
No Messages screens next Monday June 10th on RTE 2 at 23.25
Tell your families, friends, enemies and acquaintances.

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24 May
No Messages is screening this weekend at The Fastnet Short Film Festival in Schull, Co. Cork.
http://www.fastnetshortfilmfestival.com/
Fastnet Short Film Festival
www.fastnetshortfilmfestival.com
We are an independent festival based in Schull, Cork, Ireland, dedicated to bringing together established and first-time filmmakers in a forum to celebrate the short film.

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15 April
On Saturday night our brilliant cast were awarded the 'Best Acting Award' at LIT Film Festival in Limerick.
We're delighted at the recognition of the incredible job everyone in the cast did.

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6 April
Just hours to go before the Canada International Film Festival awards ceremony. Our man in Vancouver Tadhg Healy is donning his best threads to collect the award for Best Short on our behalf.

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29 March
Very pleased to announce that No Messages has been nominated for 6 awards at the LIT Film Festival. Best Camera, Best Lighting, Best Script, Best Acting, Best Drama & Best Industry Short.
The awards night takes place on April 13th at the Millennium Theatre, Limerick.

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25 March
No Messages screens tonight as part of a programme of shorts in The Lighthouse Cinema, Smithfield. All proceeds go to the Capuchin Centre.
https://www.facebook.com/events/431685860242931/
No Messages charity shorts night at The Lighthouse
25 March at 20:00
The Lighthouse Cinema Smithfield in Dublin, Ireland

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4 March
No Messages has won Best Short Film at the Canada International Film Festival!
http://www.canadafilmfestival.com/Festival/2013OfficialSelections/tabid/486/Default.aspx
2013 Official Selections
www.canadafilmfestival.com
Canada International Film Festival

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1 March
No Messages is going to Canada! Just been informed that we've been selected for the 2013 Canada International Film Festival!
If you're in Vancouver in April let us know - we've got all access passes to give away!

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28 February
Next week No Messages will be screening in Galway at the Little Cinema night in Kelly's Bar along with the hilarious Noreen (directed by Domhall Gleeson). Show starts at 9.
https://www.facebook.com/events/505625346140623/
Little Cinema presents "Not so Short Shorts"!
5 March at 21:00
Kelly's Bar

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19 February
We received word this morning that No Messages has been selected for the Belfast Film Festival which takes place in April. Very pleased!

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13 February
Just a few hours to go until No Messages gets its German premiere!

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11 February
If you're in Berlin this week don't forget that No Messages is screening at the Berlin Independent Film Festival on Wed 13th at 7.30pm in the Babylon Theatre.
If you want free tickets to the screening message us here.
http://www.berlinfest.com/?page_id=1295
Festival Schedule 2013 « Berlin Independent Film Festival
www.berlinfest.com
Friday Feb 8:Opening Night Partyat AG Foundation aka Griffin BarInvalidenstr 151 Berlin 10115www.griffinbar.deDJ Task spins jazz___

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28 January
No Messages will screen on in Shorts Block 5 at the Berlin Independent Film Festival. That's on February 13th at 19.30 in the Babylon Theatre.
http://www.berlinfest.com/?page_id=1295
http://www.babylonberlin.de/
Festival Schedule 2013 « Berlin Independent Film Festival
www.berlinfest.com
Friday Feb 8:Opening Night Partyat AG Foundation aka Griffin BarInvalidenstr 151 Berlin 10115www.griffinbar.deDJ Task spins jazz___

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14 January
February 2013 will see No Messages screening at the Berlin Independent Film Festival. We'll update with our screening date as soon as it's finalised.
http://www.berlinfest.com/

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3 December 2012
No Messages screens next Saturday (8th Dec) in the Lovinger Theatre, New York - one of only two Irish films showing at the Bronx International Film Festival.
If you're in NYC drop along. The show starts at 7pm.
http://www.bronxstage.com/films/film2012.php?id=37
THE BRONX STAGE & FILM COMPANY
www.bronxstage.com
The mission of The Bronx International Film Festival is to celebrate the history of film in The Bronx by showcasing promising filmmakers while promoting The Bronx as a cultural destination and Bronx venues, like Lehman Stages, as prominent New York performance spaces.

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19 November 2012
Donald Clarke has positive words to say about No Messages in today's Irish Times:
"Cian McGarrigle's No Messages seemed to have a slightly different, ahem, message for commissioning editors. Detailing conversations - some idiotic, some acc...See more
Reasons for optimism among the Cork film posse
www.irishtimes.com
There is muscle, grit and guile in the taut forms of the shorts at this year's Corona Cork Film Festival, writes DONALD CLARKE

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13 November 2012
The next screening of No Messages is this Thursday (15th) at 2.00pm in the Cork Opera House.
We're closing out the first programme of Irish shorts at the Cork Film Festival.
http://www.corkfilmfest.org/
Corona Cork Film Festival
www.corkfilmfest.org
We'll screen a programme of superb shorts for tweeters' amusement and after each there will be an opportunity for audience members to tweet a short critique for followers and for the filmmakers to enjoy.

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13 November 2012
On Sunday night No Messages was awarded the runner-up spot in the Best Short category at the Waterford Film Festival. Unfortunately we couldn't be there ourselves but we're delighted at the recognition and are very grateful to the festival for the award.
We'd like to congratulate Neil O'Driscoll on his win for the short Never Worn.

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7 November 2012
This Saturday (10th Nov) No Messages will be screening in competition at the Waterford Film Festival.
http://www.waterfordfilmfestival.com/
Waterford Film Festival - annual international competition for best short films and screenplays in I
www.waterfordfilmfestival.com
Waterford Film Festival - film competition for best short feature or documentary and best Irish film - open to UK and Ireland

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1 November 2012
Due to Hurricane Sandy the No Messages screening at the Bronx International Film Festival has been rescheduled to Dec 6th-8th.

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23 October 2012
We're delighted to announce that No Messages has just been invited to screen at the Bronx International Film Festival (Nov 8th-10th).

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4 October 2012
Another online review for No Messages:
http://www.roguecinema.com/article3412.html
No Messages (2012) - By Cary Conley - Rogue Cinema
www.roguecinema.com
Dave is a 30-something bartender whose life is in a rut. He comes in to work each day where he then has to deal with a hung over boss and a couple of irritating regulars: one man who consistently arrives before the bar is open or just as its being closed and the other an obnoxious funnyman. On this ...

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1 October 2012
No Messages picked up the Best Screenplay award at the Underground Cinema Awards on Saturday night.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees from the night.

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27 September 2012
This Saturday night at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire - The Underground Cinema Awards.
No Messages is nominated in five, count 'em, five categories.
Cian is going to wear a tie apparently.

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26 September 2012
Next festival screening for No Messages is the Waterford Film Festival - 9th-11th November.
www.waterfordfilmfestival.com
Waterford Film Festival - annual international competition for best short films and screenplays in I
www.waterfordfilmfestival.com
Waterford Film Festival - film competition for best short feature or documentary and best Irish film - open to UK and Ireland

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23 September 2012
No Messages was very well received this afternoon at the Cambridge Film Festival. Big laughs throughout and high praise for the cast afterwards from the festival's shorts programmer João Serejo.
Thanks to everyone who came out to see it. We're off to check out more shorts now.

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19 September 2012
Richard Propes of The Independent Critic gives No Messages its first online review and praises the "top notch ensemble cast that turns this bar into the kind of place you want to visit the second you step off the plane in Ireland."
http://theindependentcritic.com/no_messages?results=28378
The Independent Critic - "No Messages" an Appealing Slice-Of-Life
theindependentcritic.com
The Independent Critic offers movie reviews, interviews, film festival coverage, a short film archive and The Compassion Archive by award-winning activist and writer Richard Propes.

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11 September 2012
We are delighted to announce that No Messages has been selected for the Corona Cork Film Festival.
http://www.corkfilmfest.org/
Corona Cork Film Festival
www.corkfilmfest.org
1. Vertigo (Hitchcock, 1958) 2. Citizen Kane (Welles, 1941) 3. Tokyo Story (Ozu, 1953) 4. La Regle du jeu (Renoir, 1939) 5. Sunrise: a Song for Two Humans (Murnau, 1927) 6. 2001: A Space Odyssey (Kubrick, 1968) 7. The Searchers (Ford, 1956) 8. Man with a Movie Camera (Dziga Vertov, 1929) 9. The Pass...

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11 September 2012
No Messages screens next on Friday 14th September as part of the Underground Cinema Festival at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire.
It's part of the shorts programme starting at 10am in the Martello Suite. The programme also includes Bogman by Garret Daly - a wonderful short set in the midlands.

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4 September 2012
No Messages will screen on the closing day of the Cambridge Film Festival - Sunday 23rd September. We're in the 1.00pm shorts strand To Hate (films about love)
The full brochure for the festival can be read here: http://www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk/assets/documents/cff2012-brochure.pdf
http://www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk/assets/documents/cff2012-brochure.pdf
www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk

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1 September 2012
Here's the No Messages listing in the Cambridge Film Festival programme. We're in the 'To Hate' section!
http://www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk/films/2012/no-messages
No Messages | Cambridge Film Festival
www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk

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30 August 2012
The good people at DHL have just whisked a copy of No Messages off to Cambridge to be shown in the coming month.
We'll post screening times as soon as we get them.

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23 August 2012
The next screening of No Messages will be as part of the Underground Cinema Festival in Dun Laoghaire.
Friday 14th September.
12pm - Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire.
http://www.undergroundcinema-filmfestival.com/fridayscreenings.htm
Friday Screenings
www.undergroundcinema-filmfestival.com
Underground Cinema Film Festival

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14 August 2012

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12 August 2012
No Messages screens at 11am today as part of the New York City International Film Festival.
http://www.nyciff.com/short-films/august-12/
August 12 « New York City International Film Festival
www.nyciff.com
Abingdon
NO MESSAGES
Directed by Cian McGARRIGLE
18 min - Ireland - Comedy, Drama
NORTH AMERICA PREMIERE
No Messages is a slice-of-life short comedy following Dave, a beleaguered Irish barman, over the course of one long day. As he waits for an important phonecall Dave has to put up with advice from his hungover boss and the pub's irritating regular as well as dealing with the nagging suspicion that he has no idea where the hell his life is going. But sometimes when you're drifting aimlessly, that much-needed kick up the arse can come when you least expect it.

Package includes screenings of the following short films: NO MESSAGES, DESASTRE(S), GEORGE JONES & THE GIANT SQUID, SECLUDED LODGE, THE WHEEL, CATALYST

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10 August 2012
Very pleased to announce that No Messages received 5 nominations at the Underground Cinema Nominations last night.
We're up for: Best Screenplay, Best Editor, Best Actor (David Murray), Best Independent Film & Best Director.
Full list of nominees here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Underground-Cinema/254612105337
Underground Cinema
Underground Cinema will be screening a selection of some of the best short Irish films made by independent film makers. Due to decreasing funds for the arts, this showcase is needed to support short film makers and to keep this medium

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9 August 2012
We're off to the Underground Cinema Nominations night this evening:
https://www.facebook.com/events/345527082195540/
Nominations Night
9 August 2012 at 20:00
The Kingston Hotel Dun Laoghaire

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27 July 2012
Delighted to announce that No Messages has been accepted into the shorts section of the Cambridge Film Festival!
www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk/
Cambridge Film Festival
www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk
Posted by Festival Team at 11:31 am, July 17, 2012
No Messages shared a Timeline.
26 July 2012
Happy Birthday to our leading man Mr. Rory Connolly.
Rory Connolly

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26 July 2012
Some big news coming tomorrow morning.....

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24 July 2012
Are you in New York on August 12th? Then come see No Messages in the Abingdon Theatre on West 36th St. as part of the New York City International Film Festival.
http://www.nyciff.com/short-films/august-12/
August 12 « New York City International Film Festival
www.nyciff.com
No Messages is a slice-of-life short comedy following Dave, a beleaguered Irish barman, over the course of one long day. As he waits for an important phonecall Dave has to put up with advice from his hungover boss and the pub's irritating regular as well as dealing with the nagging suspicion that he...

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15 July 2012
Great audience reaction to No Messages yesterday. We're really pleased with how it was received. The programme of shorts we were shown in was of an excellent standard so it was great to be part of it.

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13 July 2012
We've settled into No Messages HQ on Dominick Street, Galway for the duration of the Fleadh and are now busy getting geared up for tomorrow's screening.
http://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/programme.php?fest=6&ct=shorts&cid=4&t=drama-programme-6&id=562
If you can't make it out west this weekend then you can always catch No Messages tonight as part of the wonderful 10 Days in Dublin festival. It's on at 7.30pm in Filmbase.
Galway Film Fleadh 2012
www.galwayfilmfleadh.com
The Galway Film Fleadh - Ireland's leading film festival, is a six day international film event held every July and welcomes a mad diversity of filmmaking from around the world. The Fleadh is very much a film lovers' festival, and attracts directors, actors, cinematographers and artists of all generations.

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29 June 2012
Can't make it to the Galway Film Fleadh?
No Messages is also screening in a programme of shorts as part of the 10 Days in Dublin festival. (6th+13th July - Filmbase)
http://www.10daysindublin.com/shows-by-genre/#film
Shows By Genre10 Days In Dublin | 10 Days In Dublin
www.10daysindublin.com
10 Days in Dublin, Irelands only open format festival is now open for submissions. More info is available on our website. This years dates are July 5th to 14th

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26 June 2012
No Messages screening at the Galway Film Fleadh.
Drama Programme 6
12.00 - Sat 14th July
...See more
Galway Film Fleadh 2012
www.galwayfilmfleadh.com
The Galway Film Fleadh - Ireland's leading film festival, is a six day international film event held every July and welcomes a mad diversity of filmmaking from around the world. The Fleadh is very much a film lovers' festival, and attracts directors, actors, cinematographers and artists of all gener...

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15 June 2012
We're very pleased to announce that No Messages will be in competition at this year's Galway Film Fleadh.
See you all down there!

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15 May 2012
No Messages has just been accepted into competition at the New York City International Film Festival.
NYC here we come!
http://nyciff.com/
New York City International Film Festival
nyciff.com
Showcasing the best in emerging talent from around the world

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9 April 2012
This Thursday in Dun Laoghaire No Messages is screening as part of Underground Cinema. All the details are here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/381839105169578/
Underground Cinema Part VI
12 April 2012 at 19:30
The Kingston Hotel Dun Laoghaire

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30 March 2012
Big thank you to everyone who came out to see No Messages last night. We had a great night - hope you did too.
Now it's on to the festival circuit. We'll keep you posted on our progress!

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29 March 2012
Warming up the projector right now for tonight's screening.
Pints at 8.30pm. Film around 9 or so.

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14 March 2012
Who wants drink specials, a comedy short and good times? Everyone does!
The next screening of No Messages will be a location screening in The Thomas House on Thursday March 29th.
Who wants in?

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Sean Jp Markey
Our glorious leader speaks! http://www.krank.ie/category/entertainment/interview-cian-mcgarrigle-director-of-no-messages/
11 March 2013
Sean Jp Markey
Bitta press for the movie :) http://www.krank.ie/category/main/irish-short-film-wins-canadian-festival-award/
5 March 2013

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1 March 2012
Entertainment.ie piece on No Messages:
http://entertainment.ie/Comedy/feature/No-Messages-|-Comedy-Short/9/2384.htm
No Messages | Comedy Short, Entertainment.ie
entertainment.ie
Entertainment.ie, reliable and up-to-date cinema listings, TV, music, gigs, exhibitions, theatre, clubbing, comedy and much more. Everything updated daily.

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25 February 2012
The No Messages trailer is here. Watch. Enjoy. Spread the word!
http://vimeo.com/37409936
No Messages - Trailer
vimeo.com
Trailer for the crowd-funded short film No Messages. Starring: Rory Connolly, David Murray, Eric Lalor & Lacy Moore. Written & Directed by Cian McGarrigle Produced by Eoin Lynch for Tengger Productions. Director of Photography - Colm Whelan. Music...

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23 February 2012
Well we're finally there. No Messages is finally finished - grading and mix finished last night!
The first screening will take place in Dublin on March 3rd.
The trailer will be uploaded soon.... so stay tuned!

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15 February 2012
Last bit of sound recording finished this morning in Gorilla Post. Thanks to Rory, Lacy, Eric, Clare and Amy for sterling work!

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14 February 2012
Closer to completion! Tomorrow morning we're in Gorilla Post for some ADR and other voice recording.
Are you excited? We are!

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7 February 2012
That's a picture lock people! We're moving into online tomorrow with a sound mix to follow next week.
Stay tuned for news on our first screening!

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14 January 2012
Congratulations to our very own The Cock - Eric Lalor - who picked up an 'Eric' award for Best Irish Comedian of the Year.
http://entertainment.ie/caughtout/The-Erics-Entertainmentie-Awards/1976/6684163823.htm
Eric Lalor

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7 November 2011
On Set (8 photos)
First few on set stills from the No Messages shoot. All shots by Alan Moore - http://audioaperture.com/ - at The Thomas House

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29 October 2011
That's a wrap!
Well done to everyone involved. Huge thank yous to our cast and crew who all went above and beyond in service of the film.
Now for the edit........

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22 October 2011
Great rehearsal in The Thomas House this morning.
Everything's looking good as we prepare for the first day of shooting on Monday!

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17 October 2011
Ever wanted to be on the big screen? Do you enjoy sitting in the pub? Yes? Well then read on....
No Messages are looking for extras to populate the Thomas House next Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 24th-26th October. If you can make it on any of the days we'd love to have you on board.
We'll feed and water you, you'll get to share the screen with Rory Connolly, David Murray, Eric Lalor and Lacy Moore. And you'll be invited to the premiere of the film when it's completed!
Please post below if you're interested and we'll contact you with details. And don't forget to spread the word!

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4 October 2011
Over the line!
Well we hit our target of 3,000 euro! Thanks so much to everyone who contributed. If you feel like giving us even more of a boost you can still donate!
http://www.fundit.ie/project/no-messages
Fund it ::

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www.fundit.ie
A short comedy film about one long day in the life of a Dublin barman who's waiting on an important phone call and unwillingly listening to the advice of fools.

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4 October 2011
We're into the final hours of funding for No Messages. Just under 500 euro to go. Help spread the word and get us over the line! Thanks!
http://www.fundit.ie/project/no-messages

Fund it ::
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www.fundit.ie
A short comedy film about one long day in the life of a Dublin barman who's waiting on an important phone call and unwillingly listening to the advice of fools.