IN THE DOGHOUSE
An incarcerated father discovers hope and renewal through an assistance dog rehabilitation program, forming a bond with a puppy, and rediscovering what it means to be a parent.
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Written & Directed by: Aron Attiwell
Produced by: Jed Cowper | Regina Wong | Aron Attiwell
Associate Producers: Shaun McManus | Jono Oreo | Steven Smith | Dannon Wu
Executive Producers: Ian Hale | Shane Day | Jeremy Marriott
1st Assistant Directors: Hudson Howels | Carmel Fox
Cinematographer: Michael Sgro
Editor: Dani Unger
Original Score: Sean Tinnion
Cast: Tristan Balz | Kate Elder | 'Georgie' | Mike Walsh-Boswer | Glenn Wallis | Sherrilee Walsh | Tahlia Viner | Tayla Campbell | Damjan | Terry George
Unit Manager: Emelia Peet
B Camera Operator: Stephanie Senior
1st AC: Dan Collins | Ben L'Aguille
2nd AC: Zoe Davis | Kieran Hewitt | James Hoare
Gaffer: Eduardo Martinez
Key Grips: Dillon Beaman | Lachlan Ford
Sound Recordist: Aref Rashidan
Production Designer: Jane Tero
Costume Designer: Danika Bentley
Hair, Make-Up: Riley Young | Hayley Needham
Script Supervisor: Jarred Rando
Stills: Shaun Heredia
Dog Wrangler: Dean Clemitshaw
Insurance: Craig Shand PSC Insurance
B Camera Operator: Stephanie Senior
1st AC: Dan Collins | Ben L'Aguille
2nd AC: Zoe Davis | Kieran Hewitt | James Hoare
Gaffer: Eduardo Martinez
Key Grips: Dillon Beaman | Lachlan Ford
Sound Recordist: Aref Rashidan
Production Designer: Jane Tero
Costume Designer: Danika Bentley
Hair, Make-Up: Riley Young | Hayley Needham
Script Supervisor: Jarred Rando
Stills: Shaun Heredia
Dog Wrangler: Dean Clemitshaw
Insurance: Craig Shand PSC Insurance
Sound Designer/Re-Recording Mixer: Aref Rashidan | Zac Holmes
Colorist: Caitlan O'Connor
Colorist: Caitlan O'Connor
In Association with: Panavision Sydney | Serpentine Camping Centre | City of Stirling | Kennedy Baptist College
Shot on Location in Perth, Western Australia
"The genesis of writer, director and co-producer Aron’s prison interest came from a close family member who worked in a prison setting. It wasn’t until a couple months into the writing and development process that Aron came across the dog assistance program in an ABC article."
- full review on Cinema Australia
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