The Adventures of Johhny Skinner

Logline – When a shameless redneck gets kicked out of his parents garage, he rebrands himself as a "Dog Whisperer", selling his services to avoid homelessness.

Trailer Park Boys meets Dog Whisperer in this quirky dark comedy.

  • Benjamin Kilmer
    Director
    Benjamin worked in various capacities on a number of commercials and films including "Captain America" "Iron Man 2" and the hit how "Agents of Shield".
  • Kyle Cadman
    Writer
    Kyle is a graduate of the UCLA's Theater Film and Television program. He also graduated from the Groundlings School of Improvisation and Comedy Writing.
  • Allesandra Cadman
    Producer
    Allesandra is a Production Designer/Art Director. Her team was recently nominated for an ADG award for a Facebook campaign where she worked with Jim Henson's Muppets. She also recently Production Designed "The Coup," a television show Produced by "Funny or Die". Her Commercial work includes countless brands including Skittles, Mcdonald's, Wendy's, Kia and Autozone to name a few.
  • Nick Musleh
    Key Cast
    "Julio"
    NCIS, Lied to Me, The Unit and many more
  • Phil Daddario
    Key Cast
    "Clem"
    Hannah Montana, Dorm Life, Shadow in The Trees and many more.
  • Kyle Cadman
    Key Cast
    "Johhny"
    Kyle has worked professionally in theater and television for over 15 years. His commercial work includes spots for Budweiser, Corona, Nissan, Buick, T-Mobile, Microsoft, Burger King , World Series of Poker and many many more!
  • Project Type:
    Short, Web / New Media
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 10, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Benjamin Kilmer
Director Statement

Our main character Johnny Skinner reflects my hometown of Stockton CA. He represents a depressed town with little opportunity where masculinity is the main source of pride and cheating/stealing is sometimes the only way to get by. I believe laughter is the best weapon against impossibly challenging situations. It's also a great show of defiance and strength towards all that life has to throw at us. We hope you laugh with us!

Creator/Writer - Kyle Cadman