We are excited to announce that PawZaar is the media sponsor for The Dog Film Festival. Watch DogTipper for news of each city stop on this one-of-a-kind film tour and follow The Dog Film Festival Facebook page and @DogFilmFestival on Twitter for details as the tour travels to a city near you!
The Dog Film Festival™ has unleashed a 12-city tour that combines flicks, Fidos and philanthropy. After the first annual event was held in New York City last year, The Dog Film Festival, with a grant from the Petco Foundation, is now taking its show on the road. In loving memory, Tracie Hotchner - founder of the Radio Pet Lady Network and the Dog Film Festival - is dedicating the Dog Film Festival tour to her godmother, Joan Rivers.
“We are thrilled to help bring the Dog Film Festival to cities across the country,” said Susanne Kogut, executive director of the Petco Foundation. “This series of films visually relay the Petco Foundation's core mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them. We are excited to celebrate with all dog lovers during this fun-filled festival and showcase these wonderful films that demonstrate the positive impact dogs have on people's lives.”
The festival features two 90-minute programs, each with family-friendly flicks. The first screening features a medley of over 10 light-hearted, animated and narrative shorts. Renowned photographer William Wegman's 30-minute film, “The Hardly Boys in Hardly Gold,” starring four of his own Weimaraners in costume, will be highlighted at the first screening. Other fun and uplifting feature films include “The Lewis Lectures,” a hilarious depiction of what dogs are actually thinking; “Beta,” a delightful tale that answers many questions we've all had about dogs; and “Useful Dog Tricks,” an inspirational short about the myriad ways a dog can help around the house.
The second screening features a more sophisticated program that includes a series of 14 short documentaries, narratives and subtitled narrative films. This screening is also appropriate for all ages however subtitles may challenge younger viewers. Films in this screening include “New York Dog Concierge,” a witty documentary that follows a dog walker picking up more than 20 dogs from their city apartments; “Second Chances,” a PBS film about dogs who are paired with incarcerated women, who train them to become service dogs; and “La Vie D'un Chien,” a sci-fi film about a scientist who transforms himself into a dog.
In each city, a local humane society or shelter has been named beneficiary and will receive 50% of ticket sales and Halo, Purely for Pets, in conjunction with Freekibble.com, will donate 10,000 bowls of food to homeless pets in each community.
The Dog Film Festival Calendar
Following its launch in Los Angeles earlier this month, The Dog Film Festival will sit and stay in each of these cities:
- Seattle, Washington: June 26, 2016
- Rochester, New York: July 17, 2016
- East Hampton, New York: August 2, 2016
- Great Barrington, Massachusetts: August 14, 2016
- Chicago, Illinois: September 11, 2016
- San Diego, California: September 25, 2016
- New York City: October 15, 2016
- Sacramento, California: October 30, 2016
- San Antonio, Texas: November 13, 2016
- Santa Fe, New Mexico: March 5, 2017
- Kansas City, Missouri: April 2, 2017
The Los Angeles Launch
A party for a paws cause, the Los Angeles launch raised funds to aid the ongoing efforts of The Lange Foundation. Since its start in 1993, the non-profit organization has saved the lives of more than 25,000 dogs, cats and horses who were facing their fate in L.A. animal shelters.
Helping dogs and cats who long to be cast in the coveted role of the furry family member of a forever pet parent, famous fans of our four-legged friends (and the canine companions who star in their lives) recently gathered at the VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital to mark the start of The Dog Film Festival tour with an Afternoon Tea Pooch Party.
Among the stars who showed their support were:
Melissa Rivers, who continues to honor her late mother's commitment to help dogs in need:
Golden Globe-winning actress Andie MacDowell (with her barking buddy, Ava Gardner), who often uses her star wattage to shine a spotlight on animal welfare issues:
Actor/Kids Against Animal Cruelty founder Lou Wegner, who enjoyed the event alongside his rescued Rover, Joey:
Dance Moms and Raising Asia star Asia Monet is waltzing away with the hearts of dog lovers for helping animals in need:
Watch DogTipper as we bring you details about each city's special events and how you can purchase tickets to see these unique films!
Photo Credit: Bill Watson
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