THE SCHOOL OF CANINE MASSAGE

THE SCHOOL OF CANINE MASSAGE

At a unique training program in Southern California, people heal dogs and dogs heal people.

Directed/Produced by Emma D. Miller

The film had its world premiere at SXSW 2024, and screened at the following festivals, before being chosen as a Vimeo Staff Pick.

Aspen Shorts Fest
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
Sarasota Film Festival
Milwaukee International Film Festival
Doc10 Film Festival
Seattle International Film Festival
deadCenter Film Festival
Provincetown Film Festival
DC/Dox Film Festival
Palm Springs International ShortFest
Hollyshorts Film Festival
Indie Street Film Festival
Beyond: The Cary Film Festival
Calgary International Film Festival
Drunken Film Fest Oakland
Tacoma Film Festival
New Hampshire Film Festival
Tallgrass Film Festival

@caninemassagefilm

@caninemassagefilm

View fullsize Hello there @mangodaymiller! Mango was not even supposed to be at the school of canine massage, but ended up getting in on the action all the same! Mango is actually director @emmadmiller’s dog and started the week as a visitor but ended as an
View fullsize Meet Ruby! A trained therapy dog, Ruby the corgi was a delight to meet and to snuggle!
View fullsize Meet Carlos! A very good boy who just wants to get to sit in your lap and snuggle.
View fullsize Introducing Willie! Willie’s bright smile made him the perfect dog to feature on our poster. Willie’s hips were acting up when he came to get massaged and it was a really special experience to see him over the course of a few days get mor
View fullsize Meet Olivia! Olivia is a sweet pug with a good attitude and enjoys a nice hip massage. Keep an eye out for more about the stars of The School of Canine Massage as we continue to introduce them between now and April 11th (National Pet Day). #caninema
View fullsize We have some very exciting news coming very soon, but for now we wanted to introduce the true stars of The School of Canine Massage… the dogs! Introducing Rosie! Rosie loves a good head massage, particularly getting her ears rubbed. 🐶 🐕
View fullsize Hooray! The School of Canine Massage is now available to watch on American Airlines flights! Look for it when you need something soothing to get through the stress of air travel… 🐶💆‍♀️✈️
View fullsize Can’t wait to screen at @tallgrassfilm in Wichita, KS! Catch us Friday, October 25, at 11:30am at the Advanced Learning Library!
View fullsize Spread the word: we have more screenings coming up at a few fantastic festivals this fall! 🐾 Drunken Film Festival Oakland Oakland, CA Sunday, October 6, 7:00pm The Double Standard @dffoakland Tacoma Film Festival Tacoma, WA Sunday, October 13, 5

FULL CREDITS

  • Bob Bilderback
    Marisa Harris
    Jamie Roth
    Michelle Rowe
    Nick Scott
    Misti Soo Hoo
    Laura Stoy
    Aisling Swift
    Nancy Williams
    Tracy Workman
    Gary Yue

    and…

    A.B.
    Angus
    Carlos
    Chuck
    Mango
    Minnie
    Olivia
    Rosie
    Willie

  • DIRECTED BY
    Emma D. Miller

    PRODUCED BY
    Emma D. Miller
    Colby Day

    EDITED BY
    Max Mueller

    DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
    Ora DeKornfeld

    COMPOSER
    Benjamin Young

    PRODUCTION SOUND MIXER
    Jae Kim

    RE-RECORDING MIXER & SOUND EDITOR
    Gisela Fullà-Silvestre

    POST SOUND SERVICES COURTESY OF
    Konsonant Post

    COLORIST
    Robert Arnold

    ASSISTANT EDITOR
    Zach Trebino

    GAFFER
    David Sheetz

    PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
    Roman Dackiw

    TITLE & CREDITS DESIGN
    Alice Lin