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The Chihuahua Shake

Experience this musical comedy about a famous Parisian dachshund who is tasked with painting a portrait of a crazy chihuahua who just won't stop shaking. Only a local band can help the chihuahua explain that there's more to his shake than meets the eye.

This project is a completely original and fresh tale, made by an 18-year-old director, told with beautiful scenery, an enchanting score, and knee-slapping visual gags throughout.

  • Chase Olivera
    Director
    Cloud Racers, Beethoven Vs The Bird
  • Chad Olivera
    Composer
    The Harbinger, Andrew Andrews
  • Giovanni Pucci
    Key Cast
    "Maurice"
  • Jonathan Hartzendorf
    Key Cast
    "Luciano"
  • Jonathan Nyberg
    Key Cast
    "Antonio /Angry Customers"
  • Chase Olivera
    Animator
    Cloud Racers, Beethoven Vs The Bird
  • Chase Olivera
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    comedy, musical, animation, family
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 15, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - College of the Canyons
  • Montecito Student Film Festival 2024
    Montecito, CA
    United States
    March 23, 2024
    Best Animation & Critic's Choice
  • DANCES WITH FILMS
    Hollywood, CA
    United States
    June 23, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Burbank International Film Festival
    Burbank, CA
    United States
    September 25, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Fresh International Film Festival
    Limerick
    Ireland
    April 15, 2024
    Best International Animation
  • Our Culture (AMIK) - Short Film Festival
    Budapest
    Hungary
    March 1, 2024
    Finalist
  • Youth Diversity Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    March 23, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Wiesbaden International Animation Festival
    Wiesbaden
    Germany
    June 27, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Young Creative Awards
    Paris
    France
    June 12, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Marin County Fair International Festival
    San Rafael, CA
    United States
    July 3, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Sarasota Film Festival
    Sarasota, FL
    United States
    March 2, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Constantine's Gold Coin
    Nis
    Serbia
    July 22, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Chase Olivera

Chase Olivera is an 18-year-old filmmaker and animation creator. With previous works such as the award-winning "Beethoven Vs The Bird" and "Cloud Racers: Part One," Chase's primary goal is to entertain his audience and bring joy and energy to their hearts.

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Director Statement

Hello! I hope you enjoy "The Chihuahua Shake!" I worked for over a year on it and put in everything I had to make sure every second is filled with pure entertainment and fun. At 14 minutes, it may seem long for a short film, but every minute is earned and should leave the audience still wanting more.