Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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LAIKA is an animated short inspired by the true Soviet mission that sent the first dog into space.

The film follows a Soviet scientist whose bond with Laika becomes a burden he carries long after the mission ends. The film reflects on guilt, duty, and the emotional cost behind a historic event.

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Cast
Young Vladimir; Marina Kalmykova
Vladimir's Mother; Katie Incardona
Narrator: Elizabeth Mialaret
Khrushchev; Nejc Kozmos
Radio: Sebastian Stag Agner
Vladimir: Tadas Sokolovas
Boy: Sergej Zulkarneev

Based on the original story by; Matthew Miranda
Adaptation by: Matthew Miranda & Dave Gelb
Animation and Design by: Antonio Carvajal and Manuel Casares
Directed by: Dave Gelb
Music & Sound Design; Gavin Price

Special Thanks
Mamba & Goose
Dreambear
Kat Zarra
Evan Brown
Bradley Crawford
Joey Abisso
Shoshanah Tarkow
Joshua William Gelb
Diego Doncel
Cam & Victor Gelb
Shane Hanlon
Rafael Perez
Jeff Picarello
Dorian Corban
Cyril Mercier
Charlie, Gracie, & Molly

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