Private Project

Mongrel

A struggling realtor must find the will to survive an encounter with a man and his dog when they enter her open house with occult intentions.

  • Andrew Lee Ryan
    Director
  • Andrew Lee Ryan
    Writer
  • Andrew Lee Ryan
    Producer
  • J. Michael Evans
    Producer
  • Eileen Abarrca
    Key Cast
    "Claire Wolfe"
  • J. Michael Evans
    Key Cast
    "Brian Shephard"
  • Laura Jansen
    Director of Photography
  • Jaimie Pangan
    Original Music By
  • Amy Pellochoud
    Editor
  • Kelly Ryan
    Script Supervisor
  • Jessica Harman
    Hair and Makeup/SFX Makeup
  • Andi Norris
    Choreographer and Stunts
  • Destiny Farrant
    Sound
  • Sven Van Ostrand
    Gaffer
  • Taylor Reick
    Key Grip
  • Ben Liu
    1st AC
  • Milena Mooradian
    2nd AC
  • Clark Zhu
    DIT
  • Jon Hoffman
    First AD
  • Sophie Vincelette
    Props
  • Rebecca Ryan
    Props
  • Jordan Schultz
    Colorist
  • Anna Wozniewicz
    Sound Design and Mixing
  • Helena McGill
    Sound Design and Mixing
  • Jon Hoffman
    Extras
  • Sharon Savene
    Extras
  • Steven Wood
    Extras
  • Heather Ford
    Extras
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thiller, Horror
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 1, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    17,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, ARRI Alexa Mini
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.40:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Andrew Lee Ryan

I have a passion for telling stories that question the status quo with themes that resonate. I enjoy entertaining an audience with thought-provoking concepts. I write about the present by contemplating the past, anticipating a possible future or adding some strange twist to our current reality. I believe that storytelling should be used to entertain, but also to inspire curiosity about the world we live in today...and hopefully change it for the better.

When I'm not exploring more complicated themes, I'm writing animated films. I enjoy exploring universal emotional themes associated with coming of age as it's such an innocent and yet trialing period for many. And those feelings resonate with everyone.

And when I'm not writing, I'm a personal trainer. Guiding others through exercise programs and working toward a specific goal has made me a better filmmaker.

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Director Statement

Mongrel was my first time directing...and also my first time stepping on a film set. Somehow I convinced a lot of people (crew and financial supporters) to back this very unique and powerful story with zero experience. The result is a culmination of hard work from many talented artists that I was privileged enough to lead.

Thanks for your consideration and I hope you enjoy!