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A COUNTRY DOG Short Film Competition

A COUNTRY DOG

Description

World Premiere

Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM: LIVE ACTION 2

In this adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s “The Renegade,” a young family moves from the city to an isolated rural community, where their beloved dog is accused of killing a neighbor’s chickens.

Bios

Writer/director Ryan Nielsen was born and raised in the Midwest and currently resides in Los Angeles. He attended the University of Iowa, earning Bachelor’s degrees in Creative Writing and Cinema. Ryan’s last short film, PRETTY AS A PICTURE (2023), screened at film festivals including Dances With Films, the Catalina Film Festival and Film Quest.

Contact

Linda Brown
Indie PR
Linda@indie-pr.com

Screenings

Screens as part of
SHORTS PROGRAM: LIVE ACTION 2
October 23, 3:30 p.m.

Chinese 2

Details

Country: USA

Year: 2026

Director: Ryan Nielsen

Screenwriter: Ryan Nielsen

Producers: Carson Aden, Frank D'Argenio

Executive Producers: Laurence Jackson Hyman, John Nielsen, Jeff Brandt

Director of Photography: Drew Angle

Editor: Ryan Nielsen

Production Designer: Paige Nielsen

Costume Designer: Erin Gritsch

Music: Clark Rhee

Cast/Featuring: Gaya Verneuil, Lily Knight, J. Downing, Steve Kennevan, Joel Hade, Allison McBride

Running Time (minutes): 22

Languages: English, French

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