Private Project

Dogmate

Tim is disenchanted with his NYC life and the world in general until the dog-walking app he works for brings him to the perfect apartment, potential housemate, and dog. He decides he needs to find a way to make all these things permanent fixtures in his life.

  • Amanda Thickpenny
    Director
    The Power of Deliberate Intent, A Queen Without His Crown
  • Mollie Vogt-Welch
    Director
    The Village, Second String Guests, A Sixth for Sundays
  • Matt Gibson
    Writer
    Second String Guests, The Power of Deliberate Intent, Sixth for Sundays
  • Bishops Gate Entertainment
    Producer
    Unexpected Joy, M. Butterfly
  • Matt Gibson
    Key Cast
    "Tim"
    Second String Guests, The Power of Deliberate Intent, Sixth for Sundays
  • Cadden Jones
    Key Cast
    "Leigh"
    The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Billions, Mr. Robot
  • Ken Jennings
    Key Cast
    "Ken"
    Murphey Brown, Mildred Pearce, White Irish Drinkers,
  • Monica L. Jones
    Key Cast
    "J"
    No Burgers for Bigfoot, Rune
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 24, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,381 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Big Apple Film Festival
    New York City, NY
    United States
    February 12, 2020
    New York City Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Gold Award for Best Comedic Short
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Outstanding Achievement Award (Comedic Short)
  • Indie X Film Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Best Comedy Short Winner
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Best Supporting Actress (Cadden Jones) Gold Award
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Best Acting Ensemble Bronze Award
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Best Actor (Matt Gibson) Finalist
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Best Supporting Actress (Cadden Jones) Finalist
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Best Acting Ensemble Finalist
  • Indie X Film Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Best Acting Ensemble Nomination
  • Indie X Film Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Best Supporting Actress Nomination (Cadden Jones)
  • Assurdo Film Festival

    Italy
    Best Comedy nomination
  • Assurdo Film Festival

    Italy
    Best Actor nomination
  • Reale Film Festival
    Milan
    Italy
    Monthly Winner- Honorable Mention
Director Biography - Amanda Thickpenny, Mollie Vogt-Welch

Both Amanda and Mollie are accomplished NYC actresses who have worked with the award-winning production company On the Rocks Films and with Dogmate's writer Matt Gibson on several other projects as lead roles, co-writers, and every other imaginable job on set. Oh, the glamour of Indie film-making! Their co-directing collaboration on this project marks both of their film directorial debuts!

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Director Statement

Ever been in a rut while being inundated by others‘ lives that seem way more appealing? Our protagonist Tim decides to do something about it. Enjoy his comedic, not- so- innocent journey of following his bliss and ending up with unexpected results. Sometimes the thing that you think is calling you might not be your final destination. If you like New York, misguided self-improvement schemes, and dogs, this film is for you!