NEWS
Ethan Almighty
One Dog... and one kind act...
Changed the world.
Feature Film (In early Pre-Production)
(Family/Faith)
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PRINCIPLE FILMING SPRING 2025
Preliminary Second Unit: Dec. 2024​
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Screenplay by: Tane McClure and Tyke Caravelli
Based on the true story as told by Jeff Callaway and his dog Ethan Almighty
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Summary:
Ethan Almighty - the movie, is the dramatic faith based true story of the courageous dog that survived unspeakable odds and brought the entire state of Kentucky together as they prayed for his recovery. Every person who heard of this dog, had life changing events for the better, inspired by his strength to live, his forgiveness and heart. Ethan Almighty... one dog... and one kind act... changed the world.
Ethan Almighty inspired the state of Kentucky to pass into law the Anti-torture/Cruelty to Animals Bill known as ETHAN'S LAW , March 2024.
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Director: Tane McClure
Director of Photography: Keith Jefferies
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Producers: Tane McClure, Keith Jefferies, Clay Turnage, Michelle Alexandria,
Linda Berger, Tyke Caravelli, De de Cox, Jeff Callaway
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Exec. Producer: Michelle Alexandria​
Production Designer: Erik Herrera
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COVERFLY/WeScreenplay Coverage:
"This film is just refreshingly novel on a conceptual level. It's as inspiring as it is hopeful. Edmund Burke once said, 'The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.' I think we can reiterate this quote and credit the men, women, and children of Kentucky for having rallied for this incredible law. It's truly an important film.
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This film has a proper beginning, middle, and end. It paces well. But more than the story structure, I'd like to take a moment to praise the thematic structure of the film. The film begins with Ethan being abused by his owner before being abandoned by Daniel and Andrea, who is also a victim of abuse. This could've turned Ethan into a bitter dog who is mistrusting of humans. But he chose love and compassion over bitterness and anger. The message is clear and subtle. The themes never hit us in the face.
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Jeff's conversations with Ethan are particularly poignant, capturing the profound bond between a man and his dog. These dialogues are filled with heartfelt expressions of care and empathy. I can tell that this film is written by a dog lover(s). The dialogues are exceptionally well-crafted, showcasing a perfect blend of emotional depth and authenticity. Each character's voice is distinct, reflecting their unique personalities and backgrounds.
Since this film is based on an incredible true story, it already has a great marketing peg. This film strikes the perfect balance between festival and commercial cinema. What's striking beautiful about the way it has been written is that it's educational but in a way that is not preachy at all. These are the
kind of endings that linger on our minds long after the film is over.
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I hope that this film premiers in a top-tier festival and finds worldwide distribution. It deserves to be seen by a global audience. All the best."
RATED:
VIRTUALLY PERFECT
9 8 t h - 1 0 0 t h P e r c e n t i l e