Searching for that very specific ‘look’ for you project? Maybe you’re searching for a Titular role scruffy dog for a feature film, or heritage breeds of chickens for a period TV production, or a group of dogs for a play in the Theatre. Whatever your needs we can arrange animal auditions & source animals with the correct ‘look’ who can work comfortably on set.
We know animals. We live with these extraordinary beings inside our homes. We see a variety of personalities, behave in fascinating ways, in diverse environments. Contact us for all your ‘how would an animal behave in this scenario’ questions.
We offer script breakdown for all animal action throughout your screenplay and offer up suggestions and realistic actions for each scene. This is were we can nut out what kinds of situations our animals will work in & begin a training plan tailored to the script.
Once our animal roles have been cast, we begin training to create the animal character. Far more than just tricks, we focus on creating natural looking behaviours which are Actor lead, creating animals who are involved in the scenes, not focused on the trainers.
During pre-training and pre-pro, we send video updates of the training & begin to create the scenes from the script. This is an important time for the Director, DOP and 1AD to see and understand how we will work the animals on set in the scenes.
Pre-production is the most important period for discussions between director, 1AD & animal trainers. Its here we can discuss specific shots, your wish list with our animals and how we are going to work together during the coming weeks.
The most important element from our perspective is to be present on set to watch blocking of any scenes the animals will be involved with. Think of us as puppeteers… you direct us and we direct the animals. This is such a great collaborative process, as good communication is the foundation for magical moments on screen.
We can facilitate animal appearances at events, premieres, fundraisers and more! Want an extraordinary red carpet entrance? Contact us to see what we can create!
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past, present and emerging.
At We Do Animals, each of us contributes to inclusion—we all have a role to play. Our culture is the result of our behaviors, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same.
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