A Pet’s Tale is an independent animated film rooted in one simple idea. The bond we share with our pets does not end when they are gone. It evolves.

Set in the world of the Rainbow Bridge, the story follows a journey beyond loss, where memory, love, and imagination come together to create something lasting. The film is designed to feel personal. It is not just something to watch, but something to connect with.

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Behind the project is Thomas Ali and Mike Smith.

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Thomas Ali
A lifelong creator, Thomas began as a musician and performer at a young age, appearing on Broadway and sharing stages with iconic artists. Over the years, his work expanded across film, music production, digital media, and technology, building a career that blends storytelling with innovation.

Through his production company and decades of hands-on experience, Thomas has developed films, commercials, and media projects that reach wide audiences while maintaining a strong creative point of view. His work consistently bridges technical skill with emotional storytelling. With a personal love for animals and a long history of building original projects from the ground up, Thomas is leading the film’s development, production, and creative direction. His role spans writing, producing, and shaping the visual and emotional experience of the story.

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Mike Smith
Mike Smith is a lifelong musician, composer, and educator whose career spans performance, production, and music direction across multiple decades. With a foundation in classical training and a deep understanding of composition and arrangement, Mike has performed with nationally recognized groups such as The Drifters and The Crests, while also composing original music for film, television, and live productions.

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His work includes scoring for documentaries, producing music for commercial clients, and collaborating with Grammy-winning artists. As a co-producer and musical director, Mike brings a refined ear for emotion and storytelling through sound, helping shape the musical identity of A Pet’s Tale.

A Pet’s Tale brings these worlds together.

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This project is not built around trends or formulas. It is built around feeling.

And at its core, A Pet’s Tale exists to give people a place to remember, to imagine, and to hold onto the connection they never really lost.