Basia travels to a tent camp by the Baltic seaside for her summer vacation, where she meets a brave dog. With his help, she starts a search party for a mistreated pup, catches a local villain, and discovers that the best vacations might be the ones during which nothing goes to plan.
Five-year-old Basia dreams of having a dog, but her parents always say no. Family goes together for summer vacation to the seaside. On a rainy camping trip, she witnesses a stranger hit a dog and speed away. Later, she bonds with Azor, the campsite dog, and takes care of him when the caretaker leaves. One morning, Azor disappears, leaving Basia worried. But he soon returns, urging her into the woods. They discover the dog from the parking lot, tied to a tree. Basia calls for help, and the police catch the villain. Basia’s summer ends happily, with Azor, the rescued dog Little Black, and a new hope that maybe her parents will let her have a dog someday.
Director’s statement
"Basia and the Summer with a Dog" is a film about the summer adventure of five-year-old Basia, who goes on a trip with her family to the Polish seaside. Initially expecting the worst vacation ever, Basia experiences an unforgettable adventure by helping to rescue a stray dog. During the summer, she learns how to be a responsible dog caretaker, discovers joy in small things, and makes new friends. It’s a story of transformation that everyone goes through when they leave behind their daily routines during a vacation and return home as a better version of themselves. The film aims to evoke memories of summer on cold, gray days and to awaken a longing for the freedom of holidays, the sea breeze, and adventures that sweep us away. The project of this film is based on very popular BASIA book series published by Harper Collins. We have also produced 26 x 11’ animated series and planning to deliver next 26 episodes within couple of years.
Country of production
Poland
Target audience
Family and preschool kids
Animation technique
2D (vector based)
Production company
GRUPA SMACZNEGO / GS AnimationEstimated budget
3 000 000 EUR
Funding secured
3% (script development)
Stage of the project
development / production start - 2026
Looking for
Co-producer, distributor, broadcaster, international sales