Donnybrook Production Services

So, it would seem that the Fightin Phil’s aren’t the only thing in the CoBL gaining nationwide momentum & buzz these days.  Add to the list of noteworthy Philly-based fodder two indie features set to hit theaters across the continental US this month!

First up is Writer/Director Ben Hickernell’s “Lebanon, PA”, which premieres at the Ritz @ the Bourse this Friday.  Produced by Ben & Jason Contino, ‘Lebanon’ is a true indie, and a terrific character study.  Starring Josh Hopkins, Samantha Mathis, & newcomer Rachel Kitson, the film will benefit from a well crafted platform release that will look to build on audience buzz.  For a full overview of the current release schedule, check out the film’s official site.

Also set to hit theaters on May 20 is Writer/Director Sean Kirkpatrick’s gritty action drama “Cost of a Soul”.  Produced by Sean and Edward J. Eberwine III, ‘Cost’ is a down & dirty tale of two Iraqi War veterans who return to the streets of their youth in North Philly, only to find it’s tougher to make a go of it back home than it was on foreign soil.  “Cost of a Soul” is partnering with Rouge & AMC Theaters, and hits theaters at the end of the month.

Perhaps it’s just been my singular experience, but I’ve always found the production world to be a bit of a fracas…for one reason or another.  Whether figuratively, in terms of competing egos or temperaments, or on one of those really interesting set days in the literal sense.  Either way, when it came time to brand a moniker for my freelance adventures, Donnybrook had been kicking around in my head for a while already and just sorta stuck.   Branding a DBA is tricky business, and only time will tell if the name puts up as much of a fight for itself as the Irish hood it’s derived from…but nevertheless it’s where I landed with it all.

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So here it is folks, the online home for all things Donnybrook Productions.  Donnybrook is the dba of choice for the freelance production adventures of Paul Irwin.  The site is home to those exploits, as well as the production blog & other inspired offerings.  Check back when you’re in the neighborhood, as hopefully the site will tender up enough motivations to become part of your weekly online routine.

Feel free to offer your collective opinions, suggestions, and even contributions should you feel so inspired…we’ll put ‘em to good use, promise.  Feedback regarding the site, blog, etc can be sent to opinions@donnybrookproductions.com, so thanks in advance for yours.