Saving Angelo

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Saving Angelo is a 2007 Dominic Scott Kay-directed short film based on the true events of a white boxer that he and his family rescued in 2003. All promotions and earnings went to animal charity projects.

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In January 2007, Kay filed a lawsuit claiming that producer Conroy Kanter "unfairly demanded creative control and distribution rights" for the film. [1] The suit was settled out of court with Kay receiving "full ownership and control" of the film, along with a $20,000 donation to Crusades for Animals. [2]

Credited cast

Actors/ActressesRole
Dominic Scott Kay Danny
Eric Close Dad
Kevin Bacon Brent
Julie Gonzalo Receptionist
Dana Barron Mom
Conroy KanterVeterinarian 1
Christopher CloseVeterinarian 2
Scott KayFireman
Ryan KingVet Tech
Kuma (dog)Angelo

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryResultCast/Crew
Young Artist Award 2007Best Performance in a Short Film - Young ActorNominated Dominic Scott Kay
Jury Award2008Best Short FilmWon

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References

  1. "Producer Responds to 'Angelo' Lawsuit". Associated Press. 2007-02-07. Archived from the original on 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2007-05-12.
  2. 11-year-old director settles suit - Reuters/Hollywood Reporter