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Cartoon Contender spoke with director/producer/animator Luke Stone and producer/story artist Blake Larson about their Oscar-eligible animated short, Retrieving Roadie. Writer David "Craig" Williams based this heartwarming film on his own experience with his rescue dog, Buffy. The story follows lonely pet food salesman Carl, whose life is enriched when you adopts a dog named Roadie. But when they get separated at the airport, Carl faces a series of obstacles on the road to reunion. Retrieving Roadie has qualified for Best Animated Short consideration. The filmmakers discuss the short's inspirations, the voices behind the animals (Erika Harlacher, Sarah Miller-Crews), and the biggest question of all: cats or dogs? Watch our interview below: 

Retrieving Roadie is also currently available to watch in its entirety on YouTube. Check it out below: 

Nick Spake is the Author of Bright & Shiny: A History of Animation at Award Shows Volumes 1, 2, and 3. Available Now!