Private Project

Good Dogs

Two dogs, convinced their beloved human is never going to come home, fall into irreparable despair.

  • Kyle Bastin
    Director
    One Last Time, Tinted Love
  • Morgan Smalley
    Writer
  • Morgan Smalley
    Producer
    H3 Podcast
  • Morgan Smalley
    Key Cast
    "Chloe"
  • Tessa Kaplan Nesbet
    Key Cast
    "Dexter"
  • Zane Berry
    Director of Photography
    Springtime in Tempe, I'm Trying
  • Zane Berry
    Editor
    Springtime in Tempe, I'm Trying
  • Nathan Beausoleil
    Sound
  • J.A.K
    Music
    freestyle
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 7, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Super 8mm/Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Culver City Film Festical
    United States
    December 8, 2025
    World Premiere
Director Biography - Kyle Bastin

Kyle Bastin is an award-winning filmmaker from Greenwood, Indiana. He graduated from Full Sail University in 2019 and now lives and works in Los Angeles. He has written, directed, and produced multiple projects including ones in Puerto Rico, Orlando, Indianapolis, and Los Angeles, and has even read his own poetry in New York City.

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Director Statement

When Morgan Smalley brought me her script for Good Dogs (which was originally a stage play!), I was instantly pulled into the wild concept of humans playing the roles of anxious and depressed dogs. What really sold it to me though, is how the tonal balance made me laugh, cry, and come to a realization that I have always been just a little too hard on myself.

Out of anything I've directed, this one feels like the perfect blend of collaboration between all of the artists involved. Not only are we all dog people, our styles also blend together so naturally. Thank you to the whole cast and crew, and a special thanks to Morgan who allowed my style to be placed onto her insightful and hilarious words. We hope you enjoy the film!