A NEW LEASH ON LIFE (2020)

After one too many rage-filled outbursts, a magical talking dog named Basketball must talk his owner, Frank, out of having him put down. (Comedy - 12min)

Synopsis
Basketball, a magical talking dog, joins his best friend and master, Frank, for a car ride. But when Frank confesses that Basketball is being euthanized posthaste for biting the family baby, a turbulent car-bound chamber drama ensues. Buckle up, as Basketball navigates the five stages of grief before reaching his final destination, the vet. Woof!

Director’s Statement
A New Leash On Life was made to surprise and delight audiences by subversively exploring pet euthanasia through the talking dog genre. We’re proud that this independent Vancouver production reunites Canadian comedy icons Fred Ewanuick and Nancy Robertson of Corner Gas, and introduces Riverton, perhaps the most beautiful (and energetic) golden lab to ever grace a film set. We hope it resonates with animal lovers everywhere by offering some levity to the inevitably tragic relationship that comes with being a pet owner.

Official Selections + Public Premiere
After screening at 30+ international festivals (including Vancouver IFF '20, Edmonton IFF '20, DC Shorts '20…) and broadcasting nation-wide on CBC, A New Leash On Life is now publicly available to watch online for free Canada-wide! ↓↓↓