Project Detail

The Black Dog's Progress

Stephen Irwin

Synopsis

The sad story of the Black Dog is told with a series of flipbooks. The scene grows denser as looped scenes accumulate and the narrative develops.

Details

Year: 2008
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 3 mins 15 secs
Format: DigiBeta
Director: Stephen Irwin
Screenwriter: Stephen Irwin
Composer: Sorenious Bonk

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

An Animate Projects commission for Channel 4 in association with Arts Council England.

Animate Projects

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Sales Company

Mike Sperlinger

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