Charles Theatre Dog Promo

Submitted by platypusbear8 t3_11msxuw in baltimore

If any of you have seen a movie at the Charles Theatre then you know about the promo video for the theater between the trailers and the movie. It’s an adorable dog going into the theatre to watch a movie.

After 5+ years I’m leaving Baltimore soon and that theatre has been a cornerstone of my time here. I’d love to take something with me to remember it. I really want a poster of the last image of the dog sitting in the seats looking up at the screen.

I tried calling the theatre, but they gave me a weird vague answer about how it’s “been so long” and they “don’t really do that” even when I offered to pay or just for the name of the film maker.

I’d really love to connect with the film makers behind this promo or otherwise get access to the still so I can make a poster to bring with me. I’m more than happy to pay for their time and material.

Anyone have any suggestions?

EDIT: huge thanks to all of y’all for the suggestions and help! I can’t believe this worked! Big thanks to u/fixitinpost for making such an amazing promo and being so kind and generous with your work!

Also, I love you Humble ❤️

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tastywiings t1_jbjwa99 wrote

Found it! Looks like it was made by Dormouse Films. I found the LinkedIn for the guy, so I'll PM it to you.

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fixitinpost t1_jbk8i0z wrote

Hey everybody - that’s me. So glad you like the promo! I used to work as a manager at the Charles. The dog’s name is Humble. I’d be happy to help make you a little poster.

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XXXthrowaway215XXX t1_jbko516 wrote

also moving out of town soon, and have been regular patrons and lovers of Humble. would love to find out more about poster options 👀

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call_me_ping t1_jbkpbas wrote

I don't need a poster but I would love to add to the Humble groupie hype! It's such a charming ad and perfect for the theater!

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AgentOfSPYRAL t1_jbnry6y wrote

Would also freakin love to purchase this poster. Understand if it’s a one off, of course.

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aore1 t1_jbk6is1 wrote

It's my wife's dog, and she's getting in touch with the filmmaker for you. Also if you'd like to just screen grab from the video itself... here it is!! https://vimeo.com/313706968

FYI her name is Humble! :)

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edcod1 t1_jblgvh5 wrote

Thanks for sharing this. I loved it.

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spankenstein t1_jbm1zqk wrote

This makes my day ❤️😊 if you get a good high-res image I have a source for a cheap(/maybe free) poster print to be made and shipped, I can hook you up, this is so wholesome I want to help

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WinkyTheFrog t1_jbm3dx2 wrote

It’s not your dog too?

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aore1 t1_jbokhll wrote

Well at the time this was filmed I didn’t know her. But yeah your right she’s mine now too

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PulsatingOrb t1_jbjuyl8 wrote

One time i went to the theater so stoned off a vape pen that the dog preview video made me cry

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aml_boutit t1_jbjw1a1 wrote

I have been there 🤣 I also cry happy tears VERY easily anyway, so combining the 2 is an instant sob-story, hehe (had to).

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Captainxray t1_jblsecz wrote

I'm stone sober and it made me emotional. No shame.

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justlikeyou14 t1_jbkd6rb wrote

Just wanted to say I'm loving this thread. Everyone helping out to make this happen!

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squidtestes t1_jblam99 wrote

That Promo still makes me cry EVERYTIME I go to The Charles. COVID took one of my favorite experiences away and that little short truly captures that spark of magic a movie theater brings. I'm so glad the community was able to find it so quickly! Thank you to everyone involved!!

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aml_boutit t1_jbjqmp8 wrote

I super appreciate your drive to go about this "the right way," first off! That said, if you really cannot achieve that, and it's still running during the previews, just go one last time (or have a friend) and take a picture of the screen at that moment.

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guest0112 t1_jbk0nwb wrote

I’ll preface this by saying I’ve never seen that promo before, but I just watched it on Vimeo and I gotta say… my dog is a near identical match to it. Insanely close. He’s super friendly too and even has a red collar. Idk if this is weird or not but if you want to meet up at a coffee shop and stage a picture you’re more than welcome to (admittedly I’d be cooler if you could find the real dog)

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platypusbear8 OP t1_jd66y8h wrote

I really appreciate that! The filmmaker is in the comments so I dont think that’ll be necessary but this is a super kind offer

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Naturally_Smitten t1_jbmdg94 wrote

This post and the responses just cements that this is one of the best subreddits I've joined.

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Expendable_Red_Shirt t1_jbjpzl9 wrote

Lots of videos like that are made by local college students. Not sure about that one.

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aml_boutit t1_jbjqpn4 wrote

Maybe a MICA film student?

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MeanMrBiter t1_jbjriv3 wrote

100% just some MICA thing

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fixitinpost t1_jbk9vyj wrote

Hahaha, I never went to MICA. We actually have a rule that we don’t hire MICA students at the Charles. They have too much attitude.

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orangekleptoplast t1_jbjrnak wrote

I think that one was made by Stevenson or MICA students in their film programs, so that’s a place to start. That said, it’s definitely still running before almost every film I see there (I go about once a week) so pick a film and snap a photo. I don’t think the film students who have graduated by now would begrudge you.

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StinkRod t1_jbk3u52 wrote

I enjoy that promo. "Hey, nice to see you!" He gets some popcorn. It bothers me how much left over there is on his collar.

I love the Johns Waters smoking one. I don't think they play it any more, or I've just missed it on rotation.

The one of all the people sitting in the row with the drumming and the clown bothers me. It doesn't make sense. I think they should have just had a row with people making tons of noise, then the movie starts and they all go instantly silent. Then the text comes up, "please no 'blah blah blah' during the movie". Instead, they have the "normal" guy say "quiet down" and then they all shush him. It doesn't make sense. Why are they shushing him? Are we supposed to understand that they're comfortable with general noise, as long as it's not speaking? Are they all together (a clown AND a drummer?) and ganging up on him? If he's not with them, why are they all sitting in the same row? He's like one guy against 6. He'd be better off getting an usher. I think this one is from Stevenson and makes me lose respect for their film school.

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th1smustbetheplace t1_jbl35qu wrote

The John Waters smoking PSA is still played before repertory screenings; I saw it a couple months ago at a screening of Eyes Wide Shut.

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nupper84 t1_jbk645y wrote

It's to show how rude and backwards the people who make noise are. When you try to shush a noise maker and they turn it on you. It's irony.

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fixitinpost t1_jdp4ubz wrote

Hey everybody, again thanks for all your praise. It really means a lot. Making "Dog Day Matinee" (aka Humble Sees a Movie) was a blast and it's heartening to find out it has so many fans!

So, while I'm pretty comfy with photo & video, I don't know anything about graphic design, so I've just made a post over in r/graphic_design asking for some help in putting together a poster with some of the visual assets that I have in hopes of creating a handsome Charles Theater Humble poster.

I don't have any interest in physically printing these out or selling them for money. Ideally we can post the finished product here on reddit and y'all can go to a print-shop, photo lab or even a Kinkos.

Here is a link to the post I just made. I posted a few assets there to give us a head start. If any of y'all want to give it a shot, please be my guest. Love you Baltimore.

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TheBaltimoron t1_jbk7af7 wrote

There are lots of places online that will make an image into a poster.

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Interesting_Loan_425 t1_jbmi4c0 wrote

I was always curious about the street car that said “westmoreland” on it at the beginning. Did that used to be a stop in Baltimore and if not where is it? Is that streetcar from the museum on Jones Falls?

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