Hard Bargain Pictures

Hard Bargain Pictures Specializing in gritty drama, Hard Bargain Pictures is fearless in its approach. We've a new challenge in 2024. Thanks!

To all the cast, crew, media partners and sponsors who continue to support our vision and work.

19/09/2024
13/09/2024

Give this a listen, I was well impressed, Cork singer songwriter, Clara, great bluesey voice

a few shots from Monday's demo shoot
27/03/2024

a few shots from Monday's demo shoot

24/02/2024
https://videolibrarian.com/reviews/film/penitent/
23/02/2024

https://videolibrarian.com/reviews/film/penitent/

Typical of Brian Stynes’ other films, there is a vagueness about the plot and dialogue which adds a realistic quality. Those drawn to art films and slice-of-life titles will find the most enjoyment in Penitent. Highly Recommended.

Happening tonight!
17/02/2024

Happening tonight!

The Gala event is set to entertain audiences of East Cork. It brings County Cork beauty and mysterious intrigue to the Mall Arts Centre Youghal. Filmmaker Brian Stynes will host the evening. The feedback, so far, has been positive! Stynes says, “People don’t only come and watch the films, there seems to be a real desire out there to support what I’m doing".

The film unfolds during a 1996 road trip around the Irish coast. Where an idyllic journey takes a sinister turn when a death takes place. The bus driver takes on the role of a Poirot. Attempting to unravel the mystery surrounding the passenger's demise. Take 2 Indie Review compared "Coast Road" to a modern, very Irish answer to Agatha Christie’s "Murder on the Orient Express". Describing it as a "part leisurely coastal showcase, part gloomy crime caper."

"Especially in terms of comedy, the screenplay by Stynes and co-writer Michael O’Dowd definitely hits some impressive high notes," the Review also noted. The film's talented ensemble cast, brings out the story of each character, creating a rapturous and quirky experience for the audience.

Stynes also reflects on the tight-knit ensemble. They make up the cast of several of his film projects, spanning a creative career of more than 20 years. In a letter published by the Echo last December, he described how he believes he must ensure that the actors and creative crew get their work shown. Not only because of the rich diversity of his ensemble. But often they put much more time and energy into the projects than what shows up on the payment slip.

“It's for the audience too,” Brian explains. Reflecting on the impact the widescreen first had on him as a child. His first experience of widescreen is still with him. And while Making the films available to buy online is one part of his project plans. His goal when he set out to do the County Cork tour last autumn was to deliver a film experience to his audience. Much of this comes about in the lively discussion before and after the films screened.

Set around Goleen and Barlycove Beach. “Coast Road” has stunning visuals. Particularly the drone shots by Rory Conlon that showcase the wild Irish seascapes.

Mall Arts Centre, Youghal February 17th, 2024
Wine Reception @ 7pm Screening @ 8 pm
Tickets: 10 Euro at the door

For all information and online booking go to: www.hardbargainpictures.org

Get ready for an evening filled with plot twists, stunning landscapes, and a cast of characters that will leave a lasting impression.

For all press queries contact [email protected]

13/02/2024

Seeking Actor - Female - 30's for play run in May
Set in a Big House on the last night of the Irish civil war .
Former comrades and lovers meet again and from downstairs
the action moves upstairs and 3rd act is years later.
Very intense challenging role four night run initially
and rehearsals are paid also.
Car needed as theatre 30 miles north of city.
Hoping that roles will transfer to feature film later.
See Driveon Productions on Facebook.

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Punk filmmaking, unapologetic for our methods and style, grimy, handheld camerawork that inflicts wounds in the viewer with multiple stabs in each eyeball. Love us or hate us, every film from HB Pictures is a work of blood spitting realism.