Feed the Fish is a 2010 American independent comedy film written and directed by Michael Matzdorff and starring Tony Shalhoub, Ross Partridge and Katie Aselton. It is Matzdorff's directorial debut. Plot The film follows Joe Peterson, a children's book author from California, who travels to Ellison Bay, Wisconsin with his friend J.P. to find inspiration for the belated follow up to his popular book, "Mr. Kitty Feeds the Fish." While there he befriends Axel Anderson and eventually falls for his granddaughter, Sif, much to the dismay of her father, the town's Sheriff. Cast Production The film was shot in Door County, Wisconsin. Reception Linda Cook of the Quad-City Times gave a positive review of the film, describing it as "a perfectly warm winter outing." Chris Foran of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel awarded the film two stars. References External links 2010 films American independent films American comedy films Films shot in Wisconsin Films set in Wisconsin 2010 directorial debut films 2010 comedy films 2010s English-language films 2010s American films