This animated short shows a man desolate, alone and depressed, literally throwing his heart away–only to have it retrieved by a dog whose instinct to fetch is life affirming and life changing.

Making a touching case for adopting a dog, this short film for Pedigree dog food was conceived by agency AlmapBBDO, Sao Paulo, Brazil, and animated and produced by the Sao Paulo studio LOBO.

Directing “A Dog Brings It Back” was the LOBO duo Alton (consisting of Felipe Machado and Tiago Marcondes) who teamed with animation director Fabiano Broki.

Credits

Client Mars Inc./Pedigree Agency AlmapBBDO, Sao Paulo, Brazil Luiz Sanches, chief creative officer; Andre Gola, Pernil , Bruno Prosperi, Keka Morelle, Marcelo Nogueira, executive creative directors; Pedro Corbett, Firulo, creatives. Production/Animation LOBO, Sao Paulo, Brazil Alberto Lopes, Sergio Salles, EPs; Gabriel Nobrega, Alton (duo consisting of Felipe Machado, Tiago Marcondes), directors; Fabiano Broki, animation director & concept artist; Anderson Omori, Chan Tong, 2D lead animation; Antonio Soares Neto, storyboard & animatic; Pedro Jones, Christopher Silveira, Henrique Lobato, Romulo Oliveira, concept art; Henrique Lobato, Bruno Tedesco, Romulo de Oliveira, Michel Venus, Francisco “Chicão” Sanches, Marcos “Bogus” Llussá, Paulo Puiupo, Gian Burani, 2D animation; Gabriela Maluf, postproduction; Clara Morelli, Rosangela Gomes, post coordination (3D); Vivi Torre, producer/finisher; Taina Soares, post assistant. (Toolbox: After Effects, Photoshop). Audio Cabaret Music Cyro Neto, Guilherme Azem; Andre Henrique, composer. Audio Post Gab Scatolin, mixer.

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