
The Unobtrusive Fantasy of Manny Quinn
In the back room of the Mischerschmidt Playhouse resides a lonely tailor's dummy named Manny Quinn. After falling in love with the theatre's beautiful leading lady, Manny must find a way to confront the tyrannical Mister Mischersc...
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"Without a doubt the best short film I've ever seen. Entertainingly mysterious. At just around five minutes in length, Manny Quinn's fantasy is of course hardly in danger of losing your attention, but where short films often struggle with pace and coherence this stunning little gem is a sensational triumph. Gripping all the way from the first second to its majestic conclusion, it is both easy to get into and challenging to grasp, allowing a great many interpretations and extra treasures for those who gift themselves the pleasure of additional viewings. Equipped with an enthralling sc..."
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Everything was constructed at a 6:1 scale. The puppets were 12 inches tall and made out of aluminum wire, upholstery foam, cellophane, plumber's epoxy, liquid latex, silicone, brass tubing, and clay. The theatre set was approximately 225 square feet, complete with balcony seating and 15 rows of chairs. Hot glue and talcum powder were used to create cobwebs and dust, respectively.
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In the back room of the Mischerschmidt Playhouse resides a lonely tailor's dummy named Manny Quinn. After falling in love with the theatre's beautiful leading lady, Manny must find a way to confront the tyrannical Mister Mischersc...