A Dog In Paris

Sam is a young and neurotic aspiring filmmaker living at home with his Jewish family. After finishing a draft of his screenplay "A Dog In Paris" he looks to his girlfriend, Rachel a French horn player and his creative partner Aaron for feedback. Upset with the lack of attention his work gets, Aaron convinces him to share his work online. Sam is physically transported to the social media world where he meets a wide range of internet archetypes who happily become his biggest fans. As Sam spends more time online falling for the affirmations of his social media friends, he neglects his real world relationships.

  • Aaron Alter
    Director
  • Sam Berns
    Writer
  • Aaron Alter
    Writer
  • Sam Berns
    Producer
  • Aaron Alter
    Producer
  • Sam Berns
    Key Cast
  • Paul Nicholas Mason
    Key Cast
  • Rachel Kreuter
    Key Cast
  • Sydney Herauf
    Key Cast
  • Lisa Kovack
    Key Cast
  • Aaron Cadesky
    Key Cast
  • Joseph Hammond
    Key Cast
  • Aaron Alter
    Director of Photography
  • Stu Weinberg
    Music
  • Brad Berns
    Music
  • David Alter
    Music
  • Naomi Matlow
    Music
  • Jonathan KarKar
    Music
  • Kenzie Yango
    Sound Editor
  • AK Shand
    Production Designer
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    comedy, romance
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 21 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada, France
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Canadian Diversity Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor
  • AltFF Alternative Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    Official Selection
  • The Comedy World Network International Film Festival
    Las Vegas
    United States
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Aaron Alter

Aaron Alter is a Toronto based Director, Cinematographer and Producer. Between shooting and directing music videos for artists including Allan Rayman, and commercials for brands including Canon, Philips, UHN, Nike and Cheerios, Aaron spends his free time working with collaborator Sam Berns on short and feature projects. As a recent Ryerson University film graduate, Aaron is still attempting to make great strides within the world of independent film.

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Director Statement

Whose affirmations in life make your work meaningful? In the digital age, affirmations are easier to come by than ever before. A Dog In Paris aims to explore our growing attachment to the opinions of the masses as opposed to our own and the people closest to them. A Dog In Paris is a feature comedy film written, directed, and produced by Sam Berns, Aaron Alter, and A Dog In Paris Film Ltd. The film takes a meta approach, reflecting a coming of age experience within Sam and Aaron's lives. As they enter into adulthood the characters both strive to be successful as filmmakers. However, they first must determine what success means to them. The movie’s influences include Woody Allen, Seth MacFarlane, and Federico Fellini, with films such as Ed Wood and Stardust Memories as key references. It adapts the satirical commentary and sometimes slapstick tendencies of Allen, while transfixing them to modern day themes (the Internet, social media). At the same time, A Dog In Paris remains light through original music, quick witted dialogue, and gags that are akin to a cartoon. The film deals with themes of success, chasing your dreams and modern-day affirmation.