This programme of independent artists’ short films explores the craft and storytelling of live-action puppetry. Showcasing the fresh new voices of independent puppeteers who embrace film as their medium for individual expressions, to build their visions, and breathe life into their dreams, while exploring a spectrum of live-action puppetry styles.

Including screenings of:

• All This Joy
  (2012) 4mins 33s Dir: Jesse Garrison
• Crane And Tortoise
  (2014) 5mins 44s Dir: Matty Sidle
• Narrative of Victor Karloch
  (2010) 14mins 44s Dir: Kevin McTurk
• Round
  (2008) 5min 57s Dir: Kirk Hendry
• Genius Knows No Formula
  (2011) 4mins 23s Dir: Paul Andrejco
• Klonox
  (2002) 5mins Dir: Thomas Guerigen
• Cicada Princess
  (2012) 4mins 57s Dir: Mauricio Baiocchi
• Daniel By Deluxe
  (2013) 5mins 25s Dir: Alexandre Vignaud
• Alien Cow Puppet Show Redux
  (2012) 5mins 57s Dir: Ronald Binon
• Empra: Strange Condition
  (2013) 3mins 58s Dir: Oh Yeah Wow
• Josephine & The Roach
  (2012) 14mins 39s Dir: Jonathan Langager

Handmade Puppet Dreams is handpicked by Heather Henson founder of Ibex Puppetry, an entertainment company dedicated to promoting the fine art of puppetry in all of its various mediums.

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