M.U.R.B.Y

In a world where dogs consume feathers to become powerful wolves, Rob, a lonesome robber, steals a bag of rare M.U.R.B.Y feathers in order to achieve his dreams of becoming the most magnificent wolf.

However, after losing all of his M.U.R.B.Y feathers to a strong gust of wind, he falls deep into the trenches of the swamps and wakes up in a muddy field. Stumbling upon something unexpected, Rob befriends an unlikely companion as what he discovers takes him on a journey of moral dilemmas.

  • Jonyl Tan
    Director
  • Arcilla Meghan
    Director
  • Jonyl Tan
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Action, Adventure, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 22, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Singapore
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - LASALLE College of the Arts
Director - Jonyl Tan, Arcilla Meghan
Director Statement

Our story is about finding an identity amidst an unaccepting society. Our lonely protagonist finds himself with the help of an unlikely companion. Ultimately, our protagonist still defies societal expectations, but this time it is through the realization that there is something more meaningful than power and class.