Cita bestial
Doggy date
2024
This entertaining show promotes responsible dog adoption and highlights the work done by animal shelters throughout Catalonia.
For 3Cat
THE WILDEST DATING SHOW
For two seasons, Cita Bestial (Doggy date) has showcased true love stories between dogs and humans.
The programme, presented by Candela Figueras, uses TV dating show formats to highlight the process of adopting a dog. During each date, four dogs chosen by the shelter are presented: we discover who they are, what they’re like, what their past was like and what kind of family fits them best. Although only one dog will be the final choice, viewers will have the opportunity to get to know several canines. We hope that those of you at home watching the show will be encouraged to become new adopters!
The second season also aims to show the day-to-day life of animal shelters in detail. The aim is to highlight and value to the incredible work they do.
MUCH MORE THAN A TINDER DATE
The programme reflects on everything that adopting an animal entails.
Cita bestial (Doggy date) also presents the follow-up in a docureality format of what happens right after the adoption. We stay by their side when they get home and we document the process of adaptation, their day-to-day life, their first tricks, visits to the vet, sessions with animal behaviour experts and dog trainers, how they get along with other animals… Some situations will be very complex: from the loss of a recently adopted dog to a risky veterinary operation, including the prejudices surrounding potentially dangerous dogs.
The programme has canine experts who assess each case, help to understand the animal’s behaviour and offer advice on how to ensure that everyone can live and thrive together.
#AdoptaNoCompris
A SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS TEAM
All the professionals who have made the programme possible are in favour of adopting and not buying animals.
In the second season, Candela Figueras not only plays the role of presenter, but also co-directs the show with Anna Pérez Martí; both are strong animal adoption activists. In fact, the team is mostly made up of dog adopters. The programme is directed by Adrià Guardiola, with a writing staff made up of Àlex Cubero, Gerard López and Cèlia Muns, and Emma Martínez as production manager.
PRODUCTION TEAM
SECOND SEASON
Directed by: Candela Figueras, Anna Pérez Martí
Developed by: Adrià Guardiola Rius
Head of production: Emma Martínez Saavedra
Abacus Production: Tatiana Iriarte
Abacus Executive Production: Marco Roma Chiné
3Cat Executive Production: Cristian Trepat, Mario Daza and Anna M. López
Head of 3Cat digital content: Adrià Serra Mayoral
3Cat delegated production: Eric Dexeus and Jordi Pi
3Cat development manager: Jordi Fàbregas
Original idea: Candela Figueras, Uri Garcia and Marc Roma
Writing staff: Àlex Cubero, Gerard López and Cèlia Muns
Script: Elisenda Pineda
Production assistant: Alba Pérez Luna
Production assistants: O.L.S., Daniel Albalate and Àlex Infantes
Stylist: Berta Vallvé
Make-up and hairdressing: Inma Bono and Magda Sánchez
Direction of photography: David Bretones, Adrià Guardiola Rius and Sergi Sampol
Camera operators: David Panxa Fàbregas, Pere Elias Villa, Allix Freier, Cristhian Bonet, Nando Gutiérrez, Juanjo Pérez, Adrià Feriche and Xavi Serradell
Camera assistants: Júlia Mañes, Ona Moreo, Tarek BM, Joaquim Mayol, Raül Mulas Capuz, Núria Blazmir, Laura Pérez Sanz and Roger Monleón
Post-production coordination: Ana García Gómez
Editing: Isaac Riart, César Valdivia (AMMAC), Sònia Buj (AMMAC) and Alberto Amil
Post-production assistants: Marta López Mas and Olivia de Cristóbal
Direct sound and audio post-production: Carnaby Studios
Video post-production: ONIDEA
Colour grading: Xavi Viñas
Graphic design: Xavi Dávila (BONITOGRUP)
Graphic adaptation: Coure
Animal behaviour expert: Robert Llorente
Linguistic advice: Anna Nin
3Cat Abacus digital content: Leire González and Nuredduna Riera
3Cat Digital Content: Cristina Alemany, Évelin Pérez and Sonia González
Unit still photographer: Ivan Giménez
Controller: Adrià Martínez
FIRST SEASON
Special participation: Gus
Directed by: Carla Lladó
Presentation: Candela Figueras
Development and direction of photography: David Bretons
Head of production: Sílvia Vinardell
Abacus Production: Tatiana Iriarte
Abacus Executive Production: Marc Roma
3Cat Executive Production: Cristian Trepat, Mario Daza and Anna M. López
Head of 3Cat digital content: Adrià Serra
3Cat delegated production: Eric Dexeus and Jordi Pi
3Cat development manager: Jordi Fàbregas
Abacus content coordination: Anna Pérez Martí
Original idea: Candela Figueras, Uri Garcia and Marc Roma
Writing staff: Anna Veciana, Ángel Hontecillas, Berta Aliaga, David Vidal and Janot Caba
Script: Enric Garriga
Production assistants: Gerard Dols, Marta García and Joan González
Stylist: Berta Vallvé
Make-up and hairdressing: Inma Bono
Camera operators: Jordi López, Mikel Alors, Juanjo Sánchez, Gem Bernardó, David Panxa Fàbregas and Pere Girbau
Camera assistants: Ona Moreo, Tarek BM, Javier Blanco, Maria Vilà and Andrea Ismail
Post-production coordination: Ana Oteiza
Editing: Gerard Ribas, Roger Gispert Jordà, Ana Benzal and Pere Marzo
Live sound and audio post-production: Carnaby Studios
Video post-production: Utòpic
Colour grading: Xavi Viñas
Graphic design: Xavi Dávila (BONITOGRUP)
Animal behaviour expert: Ingrid Ramon
Linguistic consulting: David Arnau
3Cat Abacus digital content: Roger Juanola
3Cat Digital Content: Cristina Alemany, Évelin Pérez and Sonia González
Unit still photographer: Ivan Giménez
Controller: Adrià Martínez
Special participation: Gus