Synopsis

The Black Dog, unwanted by his owner, is thrown out into an unwelcoming neighbourhood. On his journey he’s corrupted by acts of violence and grows determined to live happily ever after back home. Unfortunately Mother has different plans and his story ends in tragedy. The film is told within a single shot using a series of flipbook animations.

Stephen Irwin

Stephen Irwin graduated from Central St. Martins School of Art and Design. His films have garnered a host of awards and have been screened at over 100 international festivals. The Black Dog’s Progress won the best short film at the 2010 British Animation Awards. The Obvious Child earned him a Silver Dragon in Krakow in 2014 and Moxie won a Grand Prize in Ottawa in 2011.