Starring chris o’Dowd and aisling Bea, ME, MYSELF AND MARY is the true story of an inattentive college student who gets his days wrong and ends up alone at work with his boss and the president of ireland whilst high on drugs.

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Festival Screenings:

World Premiere - Tribeca Film Festival 2026

European Premiere - Galway Film Fleadh 2026

UK Premiere - Aesthetica Film Festival 2026

***Oscar qualified in September 2026***

Further Oscar/BAFTA Qualifying Festivals - Flickers International Film Festival / Short Com International Film Festival / Belfast International Film Festival / Aesthetica Film Festival / Norwich Film Festival / Manchester Animation Film Festival

Directors Notes - “Ten Best Shorts from Tribeca 2026”

Starry Constellation Magazine - Review: “This short film is well worth seeking out”

Movie Archer Magazine - Review: “Distinctive Timing and Sharp Animation”

FiIm In Dublin - Interview: Director John Michell and Writer Séamas O’Reilly

Northern Ireland Screen - Article: “Northern Irish Talent at the Fore of Galway Film Fleadh”

The Irish Times - Article: “An Insane Series of Events”

Behind the Mic at Flickers International Film Festival - “Red Carpet Interview with John Michell”

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