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The Cat That Barked

Comedy Action Family Friendly

A hilarious and heartwarming story about Whiskers, a cat who mysteriously wakes up one day only able to bark. Rejected by his fellow felines and misunderstood by dogs, Whiskers embarks on a journey of self-discovery to find where he truly belongs in a world divided by species.

Quick Facts

Duration:
2 min 45 sec
Release Date:
March 2025
Director:
Dead Fish Team
Awards:
Best Meow

Main Character

Whiskers the Confused

Watch Stats

Views: 12.5K
Likes: 1.2K
Rating:

Production Notes

Animated entirely in 2D using traditional techniques.

Voice acting recorded in a closet (best acoustics!).

Coffee consumed during production: 47 cups.

Frames hand-drawn: 4,125.

Late nights: too many to count.

Cast & Crew

  • Director: Sophia Rose
  • Storyboard: Team Dead Fish
  • Voices: Indie VA Collective
  • Music: House of Waves
  • Sound: Cat Purr Studio

Tech Specs

  • Resolution: 4K (3840x2160)
  • Aspect: 1.85:1
  • Frame Rate: 24 fps
  • Color: DCI-P3
  • Audio: 5.1 Surround

Festival & Release Plan

Sundance Shorts
Submitted
Annecy
In Progress
Online Premiere
May 2025

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