I Want a Dog

200310 min 9 secFilm: Animation, Children's film

G

Direction: Sheldon Cohen

Production: David VerrallMarcy Page

In this charming animated story, young May wants a dog more than anything else in the world.

May thinks about dogs all the time. She talks about them, reads about them and covers the walls of her bedroom with dog pictures. But every time she asks her parents for a puppy, they tell her to wait till she's older. All her clever ploys meet with a resounding "NO."

May remembers her father's words when she was little and learning to roller skate: "If at first you don't succeed, try again." So she follows his advice... in fact, she comes up with an ingenious idea to persuade Mom and Dad to change their minds.

This fun-filled, offbeat story about a girl's hopes and dreams will enchant young viewers and their parents. Set to delightful music with doo-wop vocals, I Want a Dog is based on the book by celebrated children's author Dayal Kaur Khalsa.

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Subject categories


  • Literature and Language - Canada > Adaptations of Literary Works
  • Literature and Language > Adaptations of Literary WorksAnimation based on LiteratureChildren's LiteratureChildren's Stories
  • Animals > PetsStories
  • Family Studies/Home Economics > Adulthood
  • English Language Arts > Children's Stories/Fables
  • Health/Personal Development > Human Growth and Development

Credits


direction
Sheldon Cohen
narration
Marnie McPhail
vocals
Neko Case
original music
Zander Ary
guitar
Zander Ary
programming
Zander Ary
backup vocals
Zander Ary
animation
Sheldon Cohen
Jo Meuris
additional animation
Derek Douglas
Jean-Michel Labrosse
Michael Kwant
Daniela Strijleva
background re-creation artist
Jon Gasco
layout assistant
Leslie Bank
infographics
Jon Gasco
digital camera
Jon Gasco
infography assistance
Michel Provençal
Itsik Romano
digital imaging consultation
Susan Gourley
Normand Gauthier
editing
Sheldon Cohen
technical assistance
Phyllis Lewis
Jo Meuris
Michel Pelland
editing assistant
Phyllis Lewis
Jo Meuris
Michel Pelland
sound effects
Normand Roger
Pierre Yves Drapeau
foley
Normand Roger
Pierre Yves Drapeau
music recording
Geoffrey Mitchell
Sylvain Cajelais
production coordination
Richard Lesage
Andrée Lachapelle
program administration
Gisèle Guilbault
Elaine Largie
executive producer
David Verrall
producer
Marcy Page

Awards


  • Children's Jury Award - animated filmInternational Film Festival for Children and Youth
  • Golden Slipper - Category: Animated Film for Children - with film material by KODAKInternational Film Festival for Children and Youth
  • Audience Award - Category: Ages 3-6International Children's Film Festival
  • Best Animated Short Film Prize - with a cash prize of 500$USInternational Film Festival
  • Second Prize - Best animated film given by the Children's JuryInternational Children's Film Festival
  • First Prize - Best Animation film given by the Adult JuryInternational Children's Film Festival
  • Bronze Plaque Award - Category: Education & Information International Film and Video Festival
  • Special Distinction - Children's JuryWorld Festival of Animated Films
  • Youth Jury Award - Category: AnimationKids! Action! Cinema!
  • Award for Best Kids FilmLondon International Animation Festival - LIAF