From amongst the delightful students from the UNC School of the Arts involved in film projects shot at the Roediger House this past year, an aspiring cinematographer named Rugile reached out about doing a photo essay here. As part of the story she sought to tell, she had in mind a couple of marvelous pups as side characters, and she suggested that Sumner and Scarlett would fit the bill. Titled "The Dog House," the project chronicles the unfolding story of a relationship's demise. To convey this tale, Rugile had mapped out a series of shots in each of the parlours, on the main staircase, and in one of the guest bedrooms.
I went into it with small trepidation about whether the RoHo canines would prove as cooperative and compliant as she might need, especially because Scarlett has really gotten a bit antsy and shy around the larger teams when they've come to film here. It turns out she could not buy into it: she tried to hide away upstairs, then she insisted on staying in the kitchen, and finally with a leash I at least got her to be in the same room as the photo shoot. But she stayed cowered at my feet, after she quit shaking, and even peanut butter-bacon treats were not sufficient salary for the job. Sumner, on the other hand, performed marvelously, especially because of the sweetness he exudes, through-and-through. Plus: he's a good looking dog, if I may say so. After all, he's already been a cover model.
It is such a joy to be around these fantastic UNCSA students, and it means much that they find the Roediger House to be a beneficial location for their projects. Only the day before this, I was very happy to commit to Easter Weekend 2026 for the next scheduled film shoot here!
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