ERSATZ Short | "Trench Dogs" (2026)

Amid the unforgiving grit of the Southern front, where every day is a brutal trial, the troops endure—and what keeps their spirits tethered to hope is an unexpected brigade of loyal dogs and their delightfully dog-like allies. From scruffy mutts to creatures that merely mimic the canine charm, these four-legged (and occasionally odd-legged) companions become the frontline's fuzzy lifeline, turning frozen foxholes and dusty trenches into pockets of warmth, wagging tails, and unspoken camaraderie.