EP. 1768: Filmmaker Joey Medina (ROXY & THE MAN)

WILDsound: The Film Podcast · May 6, 2026

Roxy & The Man, 17min., USA

Directed by Joey Medina

A terminally ill Vietnam veteran finds solace and purpose in rescuing an abused dog no one else wanted, rediscovering the meaning of life and the profound power of companionship.

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I wanted to make a film about two broken souls that together become whole.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

From thinking about the project, to the finished product probably took two years.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?…