EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently had a conversation with filmmaker Ben Leonberg, co-writer and director of Good Boy from Independent Film Company. This story is told entirely from the emotional perspective of Indy, Leonberg’s real-life canine companion in his acting debut.
Co-writer/director Ben Leonberg and Indy on the set of GOOD BOY. Photo courtesy of Chris Willard Communications/Independent Film Company.
Leonberg talks about the bootstrapping production of this project that he made with his wife and producing partner, Kari Fischer, as well as what it takes to make a movie with a dog who doesn’t know he’s in a movie.
If you prefer an audio version, you can listen to the full interview here:
Official Synopsis:
A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.
In theaters October 3rd, 2025.
Thomas Manning is a member of the NCFCA, SEFCA, and CCA, and also the co-host of the television show and radio program Meet Me at the Movies. He has served as a production assistant and voting member on the Film Selection Committee for the Real to Reel Film Festival. Additionally, he manages his own film review and interview site, The Run-Down on Movies. Manning is a graduate of Gardner-Webb University with a double-major in Communications and English. His passion for cinema and storytelling is rivaled only by his love for the music of Taylor Swift.
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