A Documentary Film

DOG MEATSaving Our Best Friend

In the heart of Southeast Asia, a powerful movement is fighting to end the dog meat trade and protect the companions we call family.

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Documentary Southeast Asia Animal Welfare

Film Dog Meat: Saving Our Best Friend

Genre Documentary

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The Official Trailer

Witness the Story.

Meet the people on the front lines of the fight to protect dogs and challenge the systems that put them at risk.

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The Story

A Fight to Protect Our Best Friends.

In the heart of Southeast Asia, this documentary exposes the battle to end the dog meat trade. Individuals and organizations confront superstitions, pet dog kidnappings, and cultural barriers to protect our companions and inspire change.

This powerful documentary explores the heart-wrenching world of the dog meat industry, with a focus on the rising issue of pet dog kidnappings. Despite superstitions and myths that have perpetuated this practice, there is a growing movement dedicated to bringing about change.

In Dog Meat: Saving Our Best Friend, we meet courageous individuals, grassroots organizations, and nonprofits working tirelessly to end the practice of consuming dog meat in Southeast Asia.

This compelling documentary takes viewers on a journey through the heartbreaking and often controversial world of the dog meat industry. The film explores the multifaceted issues surrounding the trade, from its historical roots to the modern-day challenges faced by those fighting to end it.

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Inside the Documentary

Stories From the Front Lines.

A closer look at the people, places, and realities at the heart of the movement to end the dog meat trade.

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Every Story Deserves to Be Seen.

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The People Behind the Film

The People Behind the Story.

Recognizing the filmmakers, producers, composer, and generous supporters who helped bring this documentary to life.

Director & Executive Producer

Mel Andre

Filmmaker · Mel Andre Production

Mel Andre is a documentary filmmaker whose work explores culture, identity, human rights, and social justice. With Dog Meat: Saving Our Best Friend, Mel set out to dispel misconceptions about the dog meat trade and highlight the people and organizations working to end it.

Director's Statement

Dog Meat, the Documentary, is a deeply personal project born out of a desire to dispel misconceptions about the Dog Meat trade. My goal was to shed light on the realities of this issue while highlighting the inspiring work of grassroots, local, and international organizations dedicated to rescuing dogs and ending the trade.

Producers

Mel Andre

Executive Producer

Philippe D Andre

Co-Producer

Johanna Freda

Associate Producer · Co-Producer

Composer Greg Andre

With Gratitude

Thank You for Contributing to the Production Crowdfund.

This film was made possible through the generosity of our supporters. Thank you for believing in this project and helping bring the documentary to life.