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Billy Buckaroo

When a lonely old man in a nursing home is barred from watching his favorite cowboy show, he goes through great lengths to ride again with his favorite hero.

  • Mike Maloney
    Director
  • Mike Maloney
    Writer
  • Mike Maloney
    Producer
  • Ross Ludena
    Producer
  • Eileen Galindo
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
  • Mike Maloney
    Key Cast
    "Billy Buckaroo/Dan Donnelson"
  • Jared Goudsmit
    Key Cast
    "Sheriff McNasty/Nurse"
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 31 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 11, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Animation
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Tulane University
Director Biography - Mike Maloney

Mike Maloney is a cartoonist, writer, and actor from Jackson, Mississippi. He is a recent graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. An active participant in the film department, aside from animating he also did theatre, appearing in plays such as Little Shop of Horrors and Antigone. Mike is excited for everyone to see the film!

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Director Statement

I was inspired to make this film through the experiences of seeing my grandfather in a nursing home when I was 7. While we came to see him multiple times a week, I noticed there were a lot of people who weren't getting any visitors. I wanted to make a funny film that also explored topics of loneliness and finding adventure in difficult situations.