Private Project

Groomed

When a little schnauzer with a sentimental attachment to his beard is brought in for a haircut, his world is turned upside down.

  • Samantha Armiger
    Director
  • Courtney Madincea
    Producer
  • Becca Felman
    Music Composer
  • Nico Danilovich
    Sound Designer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Family
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 9, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • The World Animation Celebration
    Culver City, LA
    United States
    September 30, 2017
  • UNO Film Festival
    New Orleans, LA
    United States
    May 11, 2017
  • Grand Foundation Student Film Festival
    Tracy, CA
    United States
    April 8, 2017
    Second Place
Director Biography - Samantha Armiger

My name is Samantha Armiger and I am a recent graduate of Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. I was born and raised in San Jose, CA after a brief stint in Fleet, England. I am a student of dance, music, and art - all of which influence my creative approaches. When I’m not creating, you can find me petting a dachshund, eating cheese while hip hop dancing or avoiding stairs.

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Director Statement

This project began after driving past a mobile pet grooming trailer in the suburbs of Orange, California. In combining my love of dogs with a tension building narrative, I was able to spend the past year and half working on a true passion project. I hope this gives pet owners a little insight into what their furry friends might possibly be thinking when their grooming appointment arrives.