Lucky Dog

Dice, a domesticated Indian dog, believes he is entitled to more privileges than the rats, cockroaches and other pests that inhabit his apartment. When his owner immigrates to Canada, he decides to follow her to the other end of the world in the hopes of a better life.

Directed by Ujwal Nair
Produced by Ujwal Nair and Indou Theagrajan

Director’s Bio: Ujwal is a self-taught animation filmmaker from Chennai, India. He developed his skills by drawing from a young age, getting involved in theatre as an actor and director, copywriting for ads and dabbling in live-action filmmaking. He honed in on animation as a storytelling medium that combined his interests.

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The Journeys That Shape Us: Animated Shorts

Journeys take many different shapes and sizes. Some are physical—like treks through harrowing landscapes—and others are emotional—such as working through the rollercoaster of grief. Journeys mold us and our outlook on life. And they are almost impossible to go on entirely alone—there will be friends, family, and strangers along the way in small and large capacities. Travel with these characters through fantastical worlds, various animation styles, and all the joys and sorrows of moving forward toward the next adventure.