In a blue-collar desert town, a proud, combative housewife must decide whether to stand by her husband after he's accused of killing the community's beloved stray dog, or to side with the neighbors demanding he pay for it. Seeking actors for a Chapman University Dodge Thesis film, "Ditch Killer." Casting a lead female role with a unique look, a major male supporting role, and a few additional important secondary characters, all depicting people within an impoverished community set in the California desert. The film will be conducted through Chapman University; the TRT will be approx. 15 minutes, with six days of principal photography.