Animalis Fabula Official Selections

You & Me - Narrative Short - USA - In Language: Malayalam

1/29/2021

Benji is a Toy Poodle - puppy born in United States of America , adopted by an Indian family when he was 1 month old. His mother dog died soon after giving birth to him. He got highly attached to the Indian family during this covid season. Being one of the smartest breeds in the world , he observed many life routines of this family ,especially in this pandemic and this story is based on an act , this puppy used to do .

Director - Dipin Das

This movie is virtually directed by Dipin Das from Kerala , the south most state of India and all other crew members being in USA , that too with a dog as a main character , one of its first kind.

AniFab judge's aggregate score is 6.4 out of 10 with one judge writing, "This is a very sweet story, and an important one for the times in which we currently live. This is one smart dog, taking care of his family with them returning the favor in the end. Very nice."

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Waffle - Narrative Short - USA

1/25/2021

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After a difficult breakup with his first love, Jay was left with one special gift- his dog, Waffle. Struggling to take care of Waffle and deal with family issues, Jay must choose if he can take care of his new dog or if he should take him back to the shelter.

Victor Vargas Director of Waffle Short Film at Animalis Fabula Film Festival #AniFab

Director Victor Vargas

Waffle Short Film at Animalis Fabula Film Festival #AniFab

Victor Vargas graduated at Arizona State University in 2016 in Film and Media Productions. During his time at ASU, he received a Jury Award at the annual Campus Movie Festival for his short film, Scripted, where it was then screened at Cannes Film Festival along with other Jury Award Winners.

Animalis Fabula Film Festival judges aggregate score for Waffle was 7.6 out of 10 with one judge noting, "This is a lovely story with some good messages; give rescue dogs time to acclimate, and given the chance they can become a beloved part of your family and life!"

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Dogsville - Feature Documentary - Canada

1/12/2021

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Dogsville is a tale of love and passion, a Shakespearean drama set in the world of dog sports. The unsung hero is a fiery ball of energy called Crocodile Crunch. The mutt, found abandoned at a horse auction, lacks the lines of pedigree treasured by her rivals. Nonetheless she has risen to the top in the agility world. Along her teammates, Radical Rabbit and Posh Piranha, she competes against the best purebred dogs in the world at the World Championship in the Netherlands. And while the dogs are innocent and just want to run, the same cannot be said about their humans. They have come here to win and will do anything to do so. Alliances are formed and just as routinely betrayed. Rising above the backstabbing, snitching, complaining and treachery, Crocodile Crunch is determined to prove that talent and heart can defeat bloodlines and privilege.

Director Rosvita Dransfeld

As a cinema verite documentary filmmaker, I am always looking for creative and entertaining ways to paint a picture of the socio-political state of our world, reflecting on politics, economies and cultural developments. When I learned about the world of dog sports, I knew that I had found the perfect ‘parallel universe’ to reflect on National archetypes, and our boundless desire to win.

AniFab judge's aggregate scored Dogsville an 8 out of 10 with one judge writing, "An intimate glimpse into the intense world of dog agility through the eyes of a determined and dedicated family of dog agility trainers. A very well crafted movie about the subject. Dogsville is award-worthy for sure.