Death Row Dogs - Short Documentary

Death Row Dogs - Short Documentary

Hello, my name is Bella Bonilla. I am the writer and director for the film. This project was made as my final for my MCJ - Film and Media Arts degree at California State University, Fresno. I worked with Edward Villa, my producer and editor for 5 months, and this is our result.

Wileys wish is a animal rescue that saves dogs from high kill shelters all over California. They work with the CDCR to then place these dogs inside prisons, where they live full time until they are adopted. Wiley's wish trains the inmates on how to prepare these dogs to be adopted and find their forever home. They work on desensitizing them to noise, new areas, and grooming. Dogs in the program learn how to obey commands and many are on the path to be service animals.

As of now, Wiley's Wish is in 3 prisons - Here are the programs
Soledad - Stripes and Paws
Pleasant Valley - Coalinga - Second Chance Rescue Program
SATF- Corcoran - Unleashed Rescue Academy

My goal is to help bring exposure to the amazing things that are happening behind prison walls here in the Central Valley.

Inmates undergo a long application and interview process by staff and peers before they are admitted into the program.

Writer/ Director/Cam Operator/Editor : Isabella Bonilla
Producer/Cinematographer/ Editor : Edward Villa
Cam Operator: Juanita Heffner of Azul Rose Media
   / @azulrose2020  

Composition by: Irony Music    / @irony_music  

Consultants: Aaron Schuelke & Jes Therkelson


Thank you to the CDCR, Wiley's Wish, Aaron Moseson and everyone who helped make this possible.

Please look out for a half hour version in a couple months!

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