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I'm Driving Across the World with My Dog

Ryan Tree is following his ambitious dream to drive from Arizona to China with his dog, Nixie, while raising awareness of animal welfare around the world. This documentary short, from award-winning director Ryan Henry Johnston, is an inspiring look into Ryan Tree's music career and mission to help animals. The film features interviews with several of the nationally recognized rescue organizations who have become partners through his new nonprofit, Ryan Tree Foundation.

Directed by Ryan Henry Johnston
Director of Photography: Aiden Chapparone

  • Ryan Henry Johnston
    Director
    Legacy, Helsing, The Woman of the Mountain
  • Ryan Henry Johnston
    Writer
    Legacy, Helsing, The Woman of the Mountain
  • Ryan Tree
    Writer
    Legacy, End to the Suffering
  • Ryan Henry Johnston
    Producer
    Legacy, Helsing, The Woman of the Mountain
  • Ryan Tree
    Producer
    Legacy, End to the Suffering
  • Aiden Chapparone
    Director of Photography
    Louis C.K. Oh My God, The Case for Christ, Paranormal Witness
  • Room Full of Hammers
    Musical Score
    Shatter, Home, Scare Me: Vol. I
  • Brian Tooker
    Editors
    The Case for Christ, Ride the Thunder, Speak No Evil
  • Megan Cottrell
    Editors
    Max Reload and the Netherblasters, Stasis, Home
  • Brian Tooker
    Visual Effects
    The Case for Christ, Ride the Thunder, Speak No Evil
  • Ryan Henry Johnston
    Production Design
    Legacy, Helsing, The Woman of the Mountain
  • Tarah McDaniel
    Makeup
    The Hangover Part III, El Coyote, Car Dogs
  • O.T. Ashton
    Camera & Electrical Department
    Fun World, Inside the Manson Cult: The Lost Tapes
  • Paige Edinson
    Camera & Electrical Department
    El Coyote, Planet George, Between the Lines
  • Lee Lusby
    Camera & Electrical Department
    Piranha 3D, The Kingdom, Take Me Home Tonight
  • Chris McAlister
    Camera & Electrical Department
    Empire, Deathwish, Chicago P.D.
  • Mike Ross
    Camera & Electrical Department
    Fun World, Schtick With Us
  • Tyler Schneider
    Camera & Electrical Department
    Legacy, Helsing, Dirt
  • Alex Tetzner
    Camera & Electrical Department
    Lament, Back Home
  • Daniel Tooker
    Camera & Electrical Department
    Legacy, Crocotta, Home
  • Jarrod Wilson
    Camera & Electrical Department
    Everything Must Go, The Kingdom, Middle Men
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Short, Animals, Adventure, Travel
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 19, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ryan Henry Johnston

From a young age, Ryan has loved all things fantasy; from comic books to hobbits, dragons to demons, and everything in between. Ryan’s passion for this genre has played a major role in his childhood, and has carried with him on his chosen path in becoming a major motion picture director.

Originally from Reno, Nevada, Ryan relocated to Phoenix, Arizona in 2011 to attend Film School at Scottsdale Community College. To date, Ryan has directed over fifteen short films, several commercials, PSAs, music videos, and more, and continues to grow his storytelling portfolio.

Inspired by directors such as Peter Jackson and Guillermo del Toro, Ryan prides himself in his ability to work diligently with his actors and his crew members, creating unforgettable experiences on each of his sets. As in the words of Ryan himself, “I make movies because I love it more than anything in the world.”

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