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Pup Perfect (Arthouse Cut)

Explore the world of gay/queer human Pups. This subculture that evolved from the gay leather community and now thrives in tandem. Interviews with over a dozen Pups reveal that Pup Play is a way of embodying the spirit of a dog, both physically and mentally. More than just a sexual fetish, Pup Play provides a way for individuals to escape the stresses of everyday life and embrace a mindful existence. Our “dogumentary” sheds light on this unique LGBT+ lifestyle, its stigmas and the freedoms attached to it.

  • HENRY - BAKER
    Director
    PISS OFF X, Own Your Fetish
  • HENRY - BAKER
    Writer
    PISS OFF X, Own Your Fetish
  • HENRY - BAKER
    Producer
    PISS OFF X, Own Your Fetish
  • PUP ACELA/LEGEND -
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • HANDLER BEARBONE
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • PUP CORTEZ
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • PUP DEMOS
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • THE MASTER ELI RA
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • PUP FURY
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • KITTEN FELINYX
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • PUP KILO
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • PUP KYBER
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • PUP MOOSE
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • PUP MOWGLI
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • PUP PLUTO
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • PUP R3VNGE
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • PUP SIRIUS
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • PUP SOLI
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • PUP TREBLE
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • PUP ZANDERWOODZ
    Key Cast
    "SELF"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    LGBT, FETISH, HUMAN PUP, NEURODIVERGENCE
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 11, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    8,750 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    iPhone
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Fabulous Independent Film Festival
    SARASOTA, FLORIDA
    October 5, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Hollywood QUEER Short Film Festival
    LOS ANGELES, CA
    October 12, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • SAN ANTONIO LGBT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    SAN ANTONIO, TX
    October 12, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Fargo-Moorhead LGBT Film Festival
    Fargo, North Dakota
    September 28, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • BINFF, Brampton International Film Festival
    Brampton, ONTARIO
    October 5, 2024
    NOMINEE
  • Cinema Diverse
    Palm Springs, CA
    September 21, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Out on Film
    Atlanta, GA
    October 5, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • CIMIFF Ciudad de México Internacional Film Festival
    CDMX, México
    July 13, 2024
    WINNER – BEST LGBT FILM
  • Buenos Aires Indie Shorts Awards BAISA®
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    September 1, 2024
    HONORABLE MENTION – BEST LGTB FILM
  • Fairy Tales Queer Art & Film Festival
    Calgary, Canada.
    June 29, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival
    Durham, NC
    August 10, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Muskoka Queer Film Festival
    BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO
    September 7, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Geelong Pride Film Festival
    GEELONG, VICTORIA
    April 20, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Perth Queer Film Festival
    WEST PERTH, AUSTRALIA
    March 9, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Norwich Queer International Festival of Film
    NORWICH, ENGLAND
    March 2, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • ReelOut Queer Film Festival
    KINGSTON, CANADA
    February 4, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Queer Mais Trash
    BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
    January 31, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Pride Fest
    CHICAGO, IL
    January 21, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Fishnets and Film Film Festival
    SAN DIEGO, CA
    January 22, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Couch Film Festival
    TORONTO, CANADA
    January 21, 2024
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Dreamachine International Film Festival 

    LOS ANGELES, CA
    September 9, 2023
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • Brazil International Film Festival
    RIO, BRAZIL
    November 13, 2023
    WINNER: Best DIRECTOR & Best CINEMATOGRAPHER
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, INDIA
    October 14, 2023
    WINNER: Best LGBT Film
  • Triloka International Filmfare Awards
    Balaclava,Tamil Nadu, INDIA
    October 15, 2023
    WINNER: Best LGBT Short Film
Distribution Information
  • HENRY - BAKER
    Sales Agent
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - HENRY - BAKER

Henry Baker explores historical, time-sensitive aspects of LGBT+, gay and queer culture. His previous documentary, PISS OFF X, investigates the world of a gay millennial fetish performer. It's toured over 40 festivals worldwide and earned numerous awards and recognition.

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Director Statement

This film was inspired by Pup Mowgli.