More About This Film
Don't Shoot The Messenger is a World War II romantic comedy short about a nosy army postman who secretly rewrites letters exchanged between a soldier and his wife in an attempt to repair their troubled marriage.
The film combines wartime nostalgia with romantic comedy, using the postman's interference to explore love, communication, and the unintended consequences of meddling in other people's relationships. Baron Ryan, Mike Aviles, Sydney Adams, and Anne Patterson star.
- Anthony Troli wrote and directed the film.
- Baron Ryan, Mike Aviles, Sydney Adams, and Anne Patterson are the principal cast.
- George Mullinix served as cinematographer.
- Chris McKinley edited the film and Sam Gilling handled color grading.
- The project was produced by Go Outside Friends and was completed before the 2026 listings associated with it.