NahNotOutsideMyHouse! Productions Inc. was founded in 1993 through the collaborative efforts of three childhood friends from New York City: Charles Messina, Adrienne DelPercio, and Paul Gonçalves.

The three friends, filled with creative energy and hope, took to the streets in Adrienne's car. They scoured the hotspots and celebrity hangouts looking to make a connection. The trio heard that Tribeca, with its spacious lofts, chic restaurants, and understated coolness had become the new, hip celebrity enclave. As they circled the neighborhood, they noticed a chauffeured Lincoln Town Car parked outside an apartment building on Hudson Street. Adrienne pulled the car over and the friends waited to see who emerged from the dwelling. Moments later, none other than legendary actor Robert DeNiro exited the building. Paul sprang into action. As DeNiro made his way toward his awaiting car Paul, script in hand, accosted the actor.

"Mr. DeNiro...Mr. DeNiro..."

"Nah, not outside my house!" grumbled DeNiro, sounding like Jake LaMotta, Travis Bickle, and Vito Corleone all rolled into one. With those magical words, DeNiro slipped into the backseat of his car and he was driven away into the night. Immediately, the three friends knew they had found the perfect name for their fledgling production company. NahNotOutsideMyHouse! Productions was born.

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