These Photos From the Dog Film Festival Will Melt Your Heart

On June 4 and 5, the New York-based Dog Film Festival makes its debut in Los Angeles. Featuring two 90-minute programs of short films, the festival showcases works that reveal the bond between humans and our loyal, four-legged besties.

But obviously, the best part of the whole thing is the photo opps. Here are our favorite images from the festival’s Instagram; we defy you to steer clear of the event after getting to know these canine film aficionados.

This future film director

#ActivphyDoggieSelfie

A photo posted by Dog Film Festival (@dogfilmfestival) on Jul 2, 2015 at 12:40pm PDT

This grand dame of the red carpet

Pretty girl! #DogFilmFestival #PoochPartyNY

A photo posted by Dog Film Festival (@dogfilmfestival) on Oct 2, 2015 at 3:33pm PDT

This soul-searching cutie

Dog psychic, Annie Germani, is here connecting guests with beloved pets. #DogFilmFestival #PoochPartyNY

A photo posted by Dog Film Festival (@dogfilmfestival) on Oct 2, 2015 at 3:56pm PDT

This little guy who just wants to love you

Fabulous faces from last night’s festivities. Photo credit @realhappydogs #DogFilmFestival #dffpoochpartyny #dogsofinstagram

A photo posted by Dog Film Festival (@dogfilmfestival) on Oct 3, 2015 at 4:56am PDT

This dapper gent who can’t believe his life rn

Fabulous faces from last night’s festivities. Photo credit @realhappydogs #DogFilmFestival #dffpoochpartyny #dogsofinstagram

A photo posted by Dog Film Festival (@dogfilmfestival) on Oct 3, 2015 at 4:56am PDT

This lover

Fabulous faces from last night’s festivities. Photo credit @realhappydogs #DogFilmFestival #dffpoochpartyny #dogsofinstagram

A photo posted by Dog Film Festival (@dogfilmfestival) on Oct 3, 2015 at 4:58am PDT

This gentle giant

Fabulous faces from last night’s festivities. Photo credit @realhappydogs #DogFilmFestival #dffpoochpartyny #dogsofinstagram

A photo posted by Dog Film Festival (@dogfilmfestival) on Oct 3, 2015 at 5:00am PDT

This character who just found out he got a swag bag

Doggies love our #swagbags! #PoochPartyNY #DogFilmFestival #dogsofinstagram #nydogs

A photo posted by Dog Film Festival (@dogfilmfestival) on Oct 4, 2015 at 3:39pm PDT

This love monkey who is ready to watch some m-f films

Love this guy from @lange_foundation – hope he’s coming to #DogfilmFestivalLA

A photo posted by Dog Film Festival (@dogfilmfestival) on May 27, 2016 at 3:22pm PDT

The Dog Film Festival will take place on June 4-5 at the Crest Westwood Theater. Tickets are available here.