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A portion of proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter
The Top Dog Film Festival will wag its tail in at the Rio Theatre sharing a 2 hour collection of short independent films from around the globe, all about dogs! Meet dogs from all walks of life on the big screen at this year's event. This carefully curated program of short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heart-warming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent filmmakers around the globe. Get your tickets before they all sell out – you’d be barking mad to miss it.
MAX! The Dogumentary
10 minutes - USA
In a rural town of Southern California, the mayor is a Golden Retriever named Max, a beacon of positivity to the citizens of Idyllwild. In this heart warming documentary, we discover how the dynasty of golden retriever mayor's came to be, the family behind the mayor, and how a community has blossomed over its newfound beloved, furry leader.
ROXY
Roxy is a special kind of ranch dog that works her magic at the TZ Ranch, wrangling elite bucking bulls.
OLD FRIENDS
40 minutes - USA
Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in Mount Juliet, Tennessee was founded by Zina & Michael Gooden. Together with their amazing staff, and the gang of one hundred plus senior pooches, they parade from their old home into a brand new 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, funded completely by Facebook donations. Old Friends is a one-of-a-kind dog sanctuary especially for senior dogs.
For everyone who’s been lucky enough to love a senior pup, this film will resonate deeply with this special type of bond you know to be true.
ADVENTURE FLOOF
4 minutes - Canada
Rodney's not much of an adventure dog. But he wants to be. Living in North Vancouver, he's got all the outdoor opportunities he could possibly needs!
Come along for the ride as he makes his way around North Vancouver, taking inspiration from his buddies Moss, Moka, Hunter and friends, getting involved in paddleboarding, mountain biking, dirt biking, hiking, trail running, and climbing!
2 DOGS, 1 CROSSING
19 minutes : France
Join Jack the Husky and Texas the Jack Russell on a crossing of the European alpine range known as the Pyrenees. Together with their humans they travel from West to East for more than 800km on foot.
THE RACE
9 minutes - Greenland
On the western coast of Greenland, a young boy dreams of winning the national championship of dog sledding, an ancient form of transportation which has turned into a highly competitive sport. For thousands of years the sled dog has shaped the life of the Inuit people.
Today, global and local changes are threatening the future of the sled dog in Greenland, and the unique culture surrounding it. 'The Race' is a portrait of 13 year-old Nick, who's stepping into the sport of dog sledding for the very first time. His story is joined by 72 year-old race legend Ville Siegstad, whose life has inspired many young sled dog mushers.
DOG’S TO THE RESCUE
30 minutes - Australia
Meet some very special dogs who are going above and beyond to serve and protect. Bear, Spot and Zacc are all proving themselves to be very good boys. Heroes coming to the rescue when man and Koala’s are most in need. Utilising their specialised training and in Spot’s case his natural instincts these three very special dogs are ready and willing to come to the rescue.
Bear the kollie from the Sunshine Coast was rescued from a dog shelter and trained by the team at Sunshine Coast University to help scientists locate Koalas for research. When the 2019 fires decimated much of Kangaroo Island, Bear was called upon to use his special skills to help find the injured wildlife giving them a second chance at life.
Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM
Tickets: $20
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com
Event website: topdogfilmfestival.com
