Saving Angelo Explained

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.

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/Actresses Role
Danny
Dad
Brent
Receptionist
Mom
Conroy Kanter Veterinarian 1
Christopher Close Veterinarian 2
Scott Kay Fireman
Ryan King Vet Tech
Kuma (dog) Angelo

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Result Cast/Crew
Young Artist Award 2007 Best Performance in a Short Film - Young Actor Dominic Scott Kay
Jury Award 2008 Best Short Film

Notes and References

  1. News: Producer Responds to 'Angelo' Lawsuit . Associated Press . 2007-02-07 . 2007-05-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110629123545/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=2856324&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312 . dead . 2011-06-29 .
  2. https://movies.yahoo.com/mv/news/va/20070524/117999753900.html 11-year-old director settles suit - Reuters/Hollywood Reporter