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 is a British animation director and writer. His films have won multiple awards and have been screened at over a hundred international film festivals, including three times in competition at the Sundance Film Festival. In 2024, World to Roam was one of six films longlisted in the British Short Animation category at the BAFTA Film Awards. His films have been broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK and Canal+ in Spain, and he has received commissions and grants from the BBC, UK Film Council/Film London, Animate Projects/Arts Council England, Channel 4, Rooftop Films, and the BFI.