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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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Two estranged best friends wake up the morning-after-the-night-before in the mountains in a beer delivery truck, a full load of kegs, and no clue how to undo the mess they are in.

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Declan Reynolds on set of LOSE THE BOOZE (2012) short film.

Patrick Goldman and Declan Reynolds on LOSE THE BOOZE

Pat Deery and Declan Reynolds on set of LOSE THE BOOZE (2011) in Bragan mountains, Co. Monaghan

Patrick Bridgeman (SEAMIE), Declan Reynolds (DERMOT) and DOP James Mulholland on location set of LOSE THE BOOZE (2012)

Mark Watson (Editor) and Declan Reynolds (Writer / Producer / Director / Actor) at Naas Short Film Festival 2012. LOSE THE BOOZE (2012) wins Best Comedy.

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