JOIN US FOR AN ONLINE PUPPET JAM! Come hang out with other creatives via Zoom to watch a short film by Isaac Kerlow who uses shadow puppet techniques and computer simulation in SHADOWS. Then create your own shadow puppet theater, while sharing ideas and showing off your favorite creations with new friends.This casual workshop session is for puppet enthusiasts ages 10-13 who want to connect with other puppet makers, story tellers, and creatives. All materials are included in registration and will be available for pick up at the Chidren’s Museum of Pittsburgh.

ABOUT THE FILMSHADOWS: Saving the Rain Forest is a contemporary tale of magical realism about preserving the world’s forests. The animated short is inspired by the fantasy of ancient legends and shadow puppets, particularly wayang kulit from Southeast Asia where the team is based. The short also highlights the positive role that traditional legends and active communities can have in preserving the world’s natural resources. The story features a rain forest, villagers, a gang of invaders, and a few fantastical creatures.SHADOWS is a fantasy animated short with a total running time of 12 minutes, including titles and credits. The short is rendered mostly in monochromatic tones and some color, and it has no dialogue. The innovative visual style of SHADOWS stems from its minimalist and seamless integration of computer simulation (CG) techniques with traditional two-dimensional handmade cutout figures. The action is animated in a style that combines traditional puppet limited animation with realistic accents of contemporary character animation.