Chad Carpenter's Reel

Dog Days in the Heartland is the story of a small Midwestern town the summer before big box corporations fray the self sustaining community. This docudrama presents six short stories woven to present the modern struggle with progress and prosperity.

Middle West Movies is a non-profit motion picture production company. Our mission is to provide Midwestern millennial movie makers the experience of producing features in the Midwest, rather than move to a more competitive market with a higher cost of living.

Two junkyard dogs gear up for the competition in the summer ahead. Bruce and Craig feel the squeeze on the dirt track and back pocket. With beer in one hand and ratchet in the other, they take on corporate interests to salvage the American Dream.

The creators of Dog Days describe the place and time where Dog Days originated.

An interview with the Lindenwood University TV series, Reel Talk.

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