Making-Of Video Shows Heartwarming Techniques Behind Dog-Perspective Horror GOOD BOY
The making-of video directly addresses audience concerns about animal welfare by revealing the off-screen care that contrasts with the on-screen terror, reinforcing the film's ethical production credentials.
Reporting from 1 sources: Eiga Natalie.
A making-of video for the horror film GOOD BOY, which unfolds from a dog's perspective, has been released. It reveals techniques like using treats and bird calls to elicit performances from director Ben Leonberg's own dog Indy. The production prioritized Indy's comfort and earned a PETA award for ethical treatment. The film opens July 10 in Tokyo.
The making-of video for GOOD BOY shows how director Ben Leonberg and producer Kari Fischer filmed their own dog Indy in a horror story from the dog's point of view. Scenes where Indy appears frozen in fear were actually shot with him staring at treats or tennis balls off-camera. His cries of pain were recorded from happy barks while playing ball. The production team received the Good Boy, Great Filmmaking Award from PETA, which praised the off-screen kindness. Leonberg said the film is about a fear pet owners can relate to: a dog staring at nothing and barking. GOOD BOY opens July 10 at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya and other Tokyo theaters.
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