** WINNER OF 'BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD' AT UNDERGROUND CINEMA AWARDS
** NOMINATED FOR 'BEST DIRECTOR' AT FEEL GOOD FILM FESTIVAL (LA)
** NOMINATED FOR 'BEST ACTRESS' AT FEEL GOOD FILM FESTIVAL (LA)


HENRY & SUNNY TRAILER


Monday, November 7, 2011

The Friend Song by EleventyFour

And here's a lovely video we made for the wonderful EleventyFour!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

The Dead Flags 'You Got It Wrong'

Here's a music video we helped make for our friends The Dead Flags!



It was a whole heap of fun!

Friday, August 12, 2011

Chaplin Film Festival, August 25th-28th


We're delighted to announce we'll be screening Henry & Sunny at the very first Chaplin Film Festival scheduled to take place in Waterville, Co. Kerry from August 25th-28th.

It is the aim of the Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival to quickly become an international fixture that will bring a smile to Kerry, Ireland and the World. Chaplin with his courage and pioneering spirit, brought laughter to millions of people through the medium of film, in very dark times. Our hope is that the film-makers of today will follow in Charlie’s illustrious footsteps by showcasing their comedy films at the festival!

We are happy to oblige!

For a full list of events, click herel


It's Just Movies feature on Henry & Sunny


Over on It's Just Movies Alexa Milan - traditionally not a fan of clowns! - has written a lovely piece about Henry & Sunny.

Read Alexa's piece here

Follow Alexa Milan on Twitter at http://twitter.com/alexamilan

And don’t forget to “Like” It’s Just Movies on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/itsjustmovies

Fergal Rock wins BlueCat Screenplay Contest with screenplay Calvin and Skye


Henry & Sunny writer/director Fergal Rock’s feature screenplay ‘Calvin & Skye’ won this year’s BlueCat International Fellini Screenwriting Award. One of 1600 submissions, Rock’s screenplay was named alongside four other winners.

This is the first time Fergal has entered an international screenwriting contest. BlueCat founder Gordy Hoffman congratulated Fergal on his win and praised his script which “demonstrated the creative writing excellence that BlueCat searches for in our competition”.

Founded in 1998 by screenwriter Gordy Hoffman, the aim of the BlueCat Screenwriting Competition is to develop and celebrate the undiscovered screenwriter. The competition provides written script analysis to every writer for every script entered. With the largest cash prize for a contest offering feedback, BlueCat finalists also receive extensive online promotion and the top scripts are suggested to the best of the industry. The competition is based in Hollywood, L.A.

Irreverent and poignant, Calvin & Skye charts the unlikely friendship between hypochondriac Calvin and terminally ill teenager, Skye.

You can read an interview with Fergal, in which he talks about his writing process, and his award-winning script, here.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Henry & Sunny to screen in Isle of Wight


Following on from our recent screening at the Boston Irish Film Festival, we're delighted to announce that Henry & Sunny will next screen at the Isle of Wight International Film Festival this April.

The screening takes place on Saturday, April 23.

The aim of the Ryde International Film Festival Isle of Wight is to encourage creativity in all aspects of film production, not dependant on financial and physical restrictions, gender, geographical location, age or ability.

Henry & Sunny: Film School Rejects Short Film of the Day!


Uber-cool US movie blog Film School Rejects has chosen Henry & Sunny as their Short Film of the Day! Their post has provided a tremendous boost to the film's online profile and will showcase Henry & Sunny to a world-wide audience.

Click here to view the post.



Based in Austin, Texas, Film School Rejects is the movie blog you've been waiting for. The ultimate commentary track on what's happening in Hollywood, FSR combines the freshest voices on the web and a swagger all its own to provide the best reviews, interviews and industry news coverage to millions of unique visitors from around the world every month.

DG Cinema Presents: Henry & Sunny



“Man is a genius when he is dreaming”
- Akira Kurosawa

Dreaming Genius is currently showcasing Henry & Sunny in the Movies section of their website.

Click here to view the post.

Dreaming Genius is a trans-Atlantic blog committed to creating a watering hole for independent creative talent. By inviting people to contribute to the site, Dreaming Genius will not only serve as a source of dynamic, informative and entertaining content accessible to the general public, but will also provide the many up and coming screenwriters, poets, journalists, artists and filmmakers with a platform to exhibit their creations, and points-of-view.

Amongst the many great posts on Dreaming Genius are short films from Ruairi Robinson and Guy Maddin. Check them out for yourselves!








Thursday, March 31, 2011

Creative Review showcase Henry & Sunny


Henry & Sunny is now available to stream on Creative Review.

The leading magazine for visual communication, Creative Review's website showcases the work of CR readers from all over the world.

Readers can submit work directly via the Feed section of their website.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Henry & Sunny @ Boston Irish Film Festival


Voted one of the 20 Coolest Film Festivals by Movie Maker magazine, the Boston Irish Film Festival runs from March 24-27.

Henry & Sunny screens on Saturday, March 26 at 12pm in the Somerville Theater. The award-winning short screens as part of the New Irish Shorts Program 1.

Tickets are available online.

Also screening at the festival are Darragh Byrne's
Parked and Ian Power's The Runway.

Full details are available on the festival website.










Thursday, February 10, 2011

Boston Irish Film Festival


Henry & Sunny will screen at the Boston Irish Film Festival in March.

The festival which runs from March 24-27 is in its 12th year and was recently included in Movie Maker Magazine's countdown of the Top 20 Coolest Film Festivals in the world!

Full details coming soon!

The updated Henry & Sunny Press Pack is available here.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

December 1st Screening for World AIDS Day

To mark World AIDS Day, Shebeen Flick is running a Charity Screening in benefit of Clown Without Borders Ireland.

**SPECIAL WORLD AIDS DAY CHARITY SCREENING**
(Suggested donation: €5)

HENRY & SUNNY (2009)
Director: Fergal Rock
Duration: 15min
Romance/Comedy

Synopsis: Henry & Sunny is the bittersweet tale of Henry, an unemployed clown, in love with the famous soap opera actress, Sunny Carmichael.

*Director Fergal Rock will introduce the screening


CLOWN AROUND LESOTHO! (2009)
Director: Mike Casey
Duration: 60min
Documentary

Synopsis: Clown Around Lesotho! follows the Irish Chapter of Clowns Without Borders to Lesotho, where its population is highly affected by HIV/AIDS.

*Director Mike Casey and Jonathan Gunning (Clowns Without Borders) will take part in a Q&A after the screening

THE AFTERS…

Straight after the Q&A, we will close the night with African drums and groovy tunes by world music band Almond Blue (www.myspace.com/almondblueband).

SHEBEEN FLICK SPECIALS
- Free in!
- 4 pint pitcher of Carlsberg for €14
- Big bag of fresh popcorn for €2

Monday, November 1, 2010

DECEMBER SCREENING


Shebeen Flick is a new film night showing loved & unseen Irish films on Tuesdays at 7.30pm in Shebeen Chic, 4 Georges Street, Dublin 2. Entrance is FREE and all are welcome.

On Wednesday, December 1 Shebeen Flick will host a Charity Screening for World AIDS Day in benefit of Clowns Without Borders. We're delighted to announce that Henry & Sunny will open the night with writer/director Fergal Rock on hand to introduce the film.

Also screening on the night is Mike Casey's 60 minute documentary CLOWN AROUND LESOTHO (2009). The screening will be followed by Q&A with director Mike Casey and Jonathan Gunning from Clowns Without Borders.

NOVEMBER SCREENING


Henry & Sunny will screen at ShortSpace
this Thursday, November 4 at 7pm.

On the first Thursday of every month, Filmbase hosts ShortSpace: a selection of short films based around a specific theme or topic. The screenings are followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

November's screenings will focus on films made on a range of budgets from 3,000 to 15,000 euros. The full line-up is as follows:

THROUGH THE NIGHT
10min | colour | lang: English | 2009
Written and Directed by Lee Cronin
Produced by John Keville

Every night, around the world, couples fall asleep side by side trusting they know what lies beside them.
Tonight, in this apartment, something evil is about to show its true face...

TUFTY
12min | colour | lang: English | 2009
Written and Directed by Jason Butler and Brendan Butler
Produced by Dave Leahy

What if you knew where your Teddy Bear really came from?

DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE
10min | colour | lang: English | 2008
Written by Thomas Martin
Directed by Luke McManus
Produced by Morgan Baker

Danger High Voltage tells the story of a brief encounter between two people at the Electric Picnic Festival in Stradbally.
Sarah is having a bad day and her plans for the weekend are unravelling. Mick is down with a few of the lads and is completely in his element.
Strange things happen at music festivals. Danger High Voltage tells a story of one night of a lost weekend.

HENRY & SUNNY
15min | colour | lang: English | 2009
Written and Directed by Fergal Rock
Produced by Orla Russell Conway

The bittersweet tale of Henry, an unemployed clown in love with a famous soap-opera actress called Sunny Carmichael.

MOORE ST. MASALA
5min | colour | lang: English | 2009
Written by Rodney Lee and David O'Sullivan
Directed by David O'Sullivan
Produced by Miriam Cahill

Convenience store clerk, Baba, falls for the sexy real estate agent across the street. When he sells her lunch, she steals his heart. There is only one way their love can make it...Bollywood Style!

Filmmakers attending on the night include Lee Cronin and John Keville (Through the Night), Dave Leahy and Jason Butler (Tufty), Luke McManus (Danger High Voltage), Fergal Rock and Orla Russell Conway (Henry & Sunny) and David O'Sullivan and Miriam Cahill (Moore St. Masala).

Tickets are now available from Filmbase reception. Phone 01 679 6716 or call by to get yours now! Admission costs €5 for Filmbase members and €8 for non-members.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

DVD sales...


We had a few technical issues with our DVD sales/PayPal account but they've since been rectified.

Henry & Sunny DVDs are now available for purchase @ €12 inc. p&p via the PayPal button on the sidebar.

The first 10 people to purchase a DVD will get a free Henry & Sunny poster!

The poster, designed by Ruby Wave, would make a handsome addition to any wall or indeed any door!

Don't believe us? Here are a few testimonials...

"The poster looks great on my wall" - John, Tokyo.

"It looks brilliant on my door!" - Laura, Oslo.

"It's a truly handsome addition" - Peter, Cabra.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Henry & Sunny round-up...

September was a tremendous month for all involved with Henry & Sunny.


The short film, written and directed by Fergal Rock and produced by Orla Russell-Conway, screened six times on both sides of the Atlantic and Director of Photography Orla Russell-Conway won the Best Cinematography Award at the first ever Underground Cinema Awards.

The awards took place in Fitzpatrick Castle, Killiney on 18th September and were presented by Eamon Gilmore TD. This award caps a remarkable summer for the filmmakers following Henry & Sunny’s screening at Hollywood’s Feel Good Film Festival in August where the film was nominated for the Best Director (Fergal Rock) and Best Actress (Dorothy Cotter) Awards.


“It’s really rewarding to have all the hard work and good will that goes into making an independent short film acknowledged in this way”, said Russell-Conway. “It’s a testimony to all the talent that was involved in bringing this film to life. I am delighted and very honoured to receive this award, especially given the standard of filmmaking in this country.”



Henry & Sunny tells the bittersweet tale of Henry (Paulo Braganca), an unemployed clown, in love with a famous soap opera actress named Sunny Carmichael (Dorothy Cotter).


Rock and Russell-Conway’s next short, On Our Way, is in post-production and is due for a December release.

A limited number of Henry & Sunny DVDs are now available for purchase at a cost of €10 plus €2p&p. The DVDs can be purchased via our paypal account on the sidebar.

If you would like to screen Henry & Sunny at any forthcoming festivals or events please contact us at henryandsunnyfilms@gmail.com

Monday, September 20, 2010

The Best Cinematography Award goes to...


Congratulations to Henry & Sunny cinematographer Orla Russell-Conway who won the Best Cinematography Award at the first ever Underground Cinema Awards on Saturday.

Orla not only shot the film but produced it as well and the award is very much deserved. We're delighted!


Congratulations also to Dave Byrne for organising a great night's entertainment. Dave screened over a hundred films at last year's Underground Cinema and has vowed to keep screening them as long as we keep making them!

Dave has been a great supporter of Henry & Sunny since the film screened at Underground Cinema last April and we thank him for everything he's done for Irish short films over the past year.

Underground Cinema are currently seeking submissions for next year's screenings. Please check out wwww.underground-cinema.com for more information.

Friday, September 17, 2010

THE NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION

On Friday September 17, arts workers in every constituency around the country will meet their local TDs, including An Taoiseach Brian Cowen with his local Offaly-based artists and arts workers, to put the campaign demands before their public representatives, as well as raising additional local arts issues. NCFA members will also host a series of events around the country to further highlight, to the government and the general public, the important role the arts plays in the nation’s economic, social and civic recovery. There are a number of elements to the day, some of which are listed here below. Please be sure to get in touch with your Local Arts Workers Group to make sure you are a part of the action in your constituency.

Meeting Taoiseach Brian Cowen as part of the Campaign’s National Day of Action

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Chair of Birr Arts Centre, Rowena Keaveney, visual artist and arts therapy worker and 83 year old, John Beesley who is attending Clara Day Care Unit and is involved in many arts projects in the unit, are the National Campaign for the Arts workers who’ll be meeting with An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, at the county council building in Tullamore at 12:30pm to discuss with him both local issues and the key demands of the NCFA. In the run-up to the 2011 budget the National Campaign for the Arts is calling for the maintenance of existing levels of arts funding to all agencies for the arts including The Arts Council, the Irish Film Board and Culture Ireland, the assurance that local authority arts funding will be protected and that significant new funding be made available to the arts and cultural sector, helping to build on its cultural tourism potential, through the creation of a dedicated cultural tourism fund.

Mary Hanafin TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport will participate in the National Day of Action by attending an event at the Pavilion Theatre entitled ‘Meet Our Artists: Generations Share’. This event, organized by the National Campaign for the Arts, is a public conversation with three leading artists living or working in the Dun Laoghaire area, interviewed by emerging youth performers and arts enthusiast.

SOME OF THE EVENTS HAPPENING AROUND THE COUNTRY INCLUDING:


Dublin: 1pm – The Irish Writers Centre & the Garden of Remembrance
Chairman of the Irish Writers’ Centre, Jack Harte, will walk from the IWC in Parnell Square, accompanied by a piper to lay a wreath at the Garden of Remembrance in honour and recognition of all the dead generations of writers who contributed to the creation of our state and the formation of our national identity. As part of this ceremony, Liam Mac Uistin will read his poem that is inscribed on the back wall of the Garden and that encapsulates the spirit of this commemorative shrine.All present will then return to the Writers’ Centre, where writers and members of the public will read short pieces from all the writers that are being commemorated.

Dublin South Central: 12:45pm – The Back Loft, Off Thomas Street, ‘The Thing Is’

A celebration of the arts which will include music, readings, short films and various other fun stuff.

The full line-up is as follows: - Ecosystem – a short film by Dublin South Central Arts Workers. Kevin Doherty performing from his latest album “Telegraph”; Eugene O’Brien reading from his award winning play “Eden”; Peter Sirr reading from his new collection of poetry “The Thing Is”; Grace Dyas of THEATREclub talks about her work; Music from Kevin Doherty and Marie Mulholland; Screening of award winning short film “Henry & Sunny”, shot in and around Thomas Street.

Dun Laoghaire: 5-6pm – The Pavilion Theatre, ‘Meet Our Artists: Generations Share’

A public conversation with three leading artists living or working in the Dun Laoghaire area, interviewed by emerging youth performers and arts enthusiasts.

Galway East & West: 2pm – On steps of Townhall Theatre – ‘TDs as Artists for a Day

TDs from each political party in Galway East and West are teaming up with well-known Galway artists to present a short performance of music, poetry, prose and juggling on the steps of the Townhall Theatre. The event starts at 2pm and the full list is - Michael D. Higgins TD & Poet Moya Cannon Poetry Reading, Padraig McCormack TD with Mike Hennelly & Steven McGinley Juggling, Noel Grealish TD & Writer Susan Millar DuMars Poetry Reading, Michael Kitt TD, Mairtin O’connor and Mary McPartlan , Sen. Fidelma Healy Eames & Kevin Higgins, Poetry Reading, Paul Connaughton TD & Little John Nee, prose reading, Minister Eamon O Cuiv & Colette Nic Aodha, with a poetry reading as Gaeilge.

Galway South: Portumna Shorelines Festival

A debate about the value of the arts will run on Friday 17 September as part of Portumna Shorelines Festival

Laois-Offaly: Youth Dance Event

Legitimate Bodies Youth Dance will present a free performance in Tullamore town centre while artist Jessica Foley engages with local school children and the general public to create a special exhibition that will run for the day in Birr Theatre and Arts Centre.

Meath West: 3pm – Solstice Arts Centre, Concer

Music and live arts for all at the Navan arts centre

North Tipperary: 8pm - Source Arts Centre, Open Stage

Local artists (professional or amateur) are invited to do a spot on the Source Arts Centre’s stage as part of a free event celebrating the arts.

South Tipperary: The Magical Moment Tree

Clonmel Junction Festival in conjunction with other cultural providers in South Tipperary will collaborate on building The Magical Moment Tree in The Common Thread Café. Starting on the NCFA Day of Action on 17 September and culminating on Culture Night on 24 September, the CJF team, with South Tipperary Artists Brigid Teehan and Lynn Mather will commence the building of the Magical Moment Tree. Members of the public of all ages and backgrounds are asked to come to The Common Thread and fill out a card and share a magical Arts moment with the community. On Culture Night, TDs, Senators and local representatives will be invited to come to the unveiling of the tree, to celebrate the importance of the arts in the community.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Opening night at Feel Good!


Henry & Sunny Writer/Director Fergal Rock and Lead Actress Dorothy Cotter on the yellow carpet at the Feel Good Film Festival's Opening Night Celebration in Hollywood. Video courtesy of Pepper Jay and Actors Reporter.

Feeling good at Feel Good!