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Criminal Record: Zoo-Kept

In this unhinged spoof of Nick Park's "Creature Comforts", seven animals are interviewed regarding their crimes against humanity.

Poster by Christopher Schneider

  • John Brooks
    Director
    Sharon and the Vege Plot, A Tale of Two Gnomes
  • Kaci Hartsell
    Director
  • John Brooks
    Writer
    Sharon and the Vege Plot, A Tale of Two Gnomes
  • Isnain Khan
    Key Cast
    "panther"
  • Isnain Khan
    Key Cast
    "vampire bat"
  • Trevor Morris
    Key Cast
    "dart frog"
  • Connor Wilson
    Key Cast
    "shark"
  • Connor Wilson
    Key Cast
    "goat"
  • Ryan Baxter
    Key Cast
    "hawk"
  • Ryan Baxter
    Key Cast
    "polar bear"
  • Christopher Schneider
    Art Director
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 11, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - John Brooks, Kaci Hartsell

Since six years of age, I've aspired to create films that inspire the youth.

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Director Statement

Viewing Criminal Records: Zoo-Kept will be your first time thinking, "am I seriously feeling genuine sorrow for stuffed animals?" Yes you are. Bet you'd never thought it would happen, but that's what films are made for.