Top Dog Film Festival 2021

Overview

UPDATE, July 13, 2021: Top Dog Film Festival's Brisbane dates have changed, with the fest no longer screening on Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17. It'll now show on Friday, August 27 and Saturday, August 28 instead. This article has been updated to reflect that change.

Talented pooches have been barking their way to big screen stardom since the birth of the medium, and Cannes Film Festival even gives out awards for ace pupper performances. In Australia for a few years now, we also celebrate the intersection of canines and cinema — via our very own dog-themed movie showcase.

At the Top Dog Film Festival, doggos and puppers cement their status as humanity's favourite film stars in a touring program of pooch-centric shorts. For more than two hours, dogs will leap across screens in a curated selection of heartwarming flicks about humanity's best friend. Over the last few years, the lineup has included films about dog-powered sports, dogs in space, dogs hiking through the desert, senior dogs and more.

The festival hits Indooroopilly's Eldorado Cinema on Friday, August 27 and Saturday, August 28 as part of its 2021 run, and rushing after tickets the way your best four-legged friend rushes after a frisbee is recommended. Given how much we all love watching dog videos online, not to mention attending pupper-centric shindigs in general, this event is certain to be popular. You'd be barking mad to miss it, obviously.