Rescue Dog Gets Starring Film Role

Rescue dog’s star debut at Edinburgh International film Festival

The latest star to hit the silver screen at the Edinburgh International Film Festival has very few diva demands. No white lilies or Jo Malone candles for this actress – a brisk walk, a juicy bone and a comfy bed will suffice!

Meet Tippy, an 8 year old German Shepherd cross from Dogs Trust West Calder. Rehomed from the West Lothian centre by Edinburgh-based filmmaker Matt Hulse and his girlfriend Lucy Brown, Tippy plays a star role in his debut feature Follow the Master.

The quirky film sees Matt, his girlfriend and Tippy the dog following the 100-mile South Downs Way in homage to the film maker’s grandfather who died last year.

Matt Hulse explains:

“Originally we had planned on doing the road trip purely as a pilgrimage in honour of my grandpa, but I took some filming equipment along and Follow the Master was born!

Tippy was a natural in front of the camera and we always knew she had a definite star quality.”
Susan Tonner, Dogs Trust West Calder rehoming centre manager, adds:
“In the last 15 years we’ve had all sorts of dogs pass through the doors of our centre, but I think Tippy is the first to make it on to the big screen!”

The film’s world premiere takes place at the Edinburgh International Film Festival at 7.30pm on 20th June. To book tickets please go to www.edfilmfest.org.uk.

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