Molly Dog Films
We produce documentary and narrative films that focus on the emotional connections we share with our dogs and other animals, and the issues that bring us together.
RAINBOW BRIDGE
ANIMATED SHORT
(SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE, CHRISTMAS, 2025)
Rainbow Bridge follows the life of a boy who finds comfort in the unwavering love of his first puppy—a Christmas gift that becomes the foundation of a lifelong bond. Through childhood, adulthood, and into old age, the three dogs he cherishes and loses shape his journey, teaching him about love, loyalty, and the bittersweet passage of time. In the end, as he takes his final steps beyond this life, he dreams about the chance of meeting his faithful companions again.
Why do we cherish dogs the way we do? How much would you risk for a dog? Through the lens of three heart tugging, riveting and inspiring stories, LIFE·LOVE·DOGS explores the intense emotional bonds we share with our dogs, and how these bonds inspire human and dog to mutually rescue each other.
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ABOUT
MICHAEL BUDAY
Michael spent 25 years in the film industry as an editor and consultant, initially for the BBC/London - then independently in London, New York and Los Angeles for all major networks. In 2007, he co-founded a Silicon Valley high-tech startup called "Fuze". Michael left Fuze in January of 2015 and after taking time off to rediscover his wife, his kids and the world, started Molly Dog Films with partner Oreet Rees in May of 2016. Their first film, “LIFE·LOVE·DOGS” was premiered on Amazon Prime in June of 2019.
In March of 2021, Michael completed co-editing the four-part documentary series “Out Where the West Begins” for MacGillivray Freeman Films and Discovery Channel. Based on the books by Philip Anschutz and narrated by Tom Selleck, the film examines the business leaders and politicians who forged the movement west in the U.S. from the early 1800’s to the 1920’s.
Michael just completed VFX and motion GFX work on the documentary, “Still Working 9 to 5,” starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. The film will make its premiere at the SXSW film festival in March of 2022, and is currently co-editing a four part documentary series about the San Manuel Indian tribe in Southern California.
OREET REES
Award-winning documentary and trailer editor with 25-years in the entertainment industry producing, co-directing and editing documentaries and trailers for major motion pictures. Trailer credits include: “Fight Club,” “Lars and the Real Girl,” “The Notebook,” “Unfaithful,” “Phone Booth,” “Moulin Rouge.” Documentary credits include: "Playground" about child sex trafficking in America (shortlisted for an Oscar nomination) and "King Leopold's Ghost," a story of greed, terror and heroism in the heart of Africa.
Oreet edited an episode of the four-part documentary series "1968: The Year That Changed America," which aired on CNN in 2018, executive produced by Tom Hanks and more recently, co-edited the film “Still Working 9 to 5,” starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton.
In addition to her filmmaking skills, Oreet has a PhD in Depth Psychology and a deep love for our canine friends.
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Venice Beach, CA
Beautifully illustrates the power of love between people and their animals. Powerful, touching and thought provoking. Well done!!!!! I became aware of the movie because I have followed the Finding Kai Facebook page from the beginning. I loved all three story lines in the movie.
-Amazon Customer