Sunflower Hour
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Synopsis
A mockumentary that follows four aspiring puppeteers as they compete for a spot on the popular children's television show "Sunflower Hour". The film reveals the seedy underbelly of puppeteering and what it truly takes to make it in children's television. The participants are an eccentric bunch, each with their own motivations and quirks, facing challenges and hilarious situations on their journey to stardom.
Context & Trivia
The film "Sunflower Hour" is a low-budget Canadian mockumentary that explores the world of puppetry in children's television from an adult and comedic perspective. The inspiration for the film came when director Aaron Houston was watching a children's show with his daughter and noticed that the puppeteers' names in the credits were larger than other names, leading him to reflect on ego in the profession. The film features several puppets, with Bootsy being one of the most prominent, inspired by the character of Elmo. The other puppets are extensions of the human characters' personalities, leading to hilarious and often awkward situations. For instance, Leslie Handover (Patrick Gilmore) has an evangelist puppet that preaches against homosexuality, while Shamus (Ben Cotton) has an overly social leprechaun puppet. The film was shot in Vancouver on a $29,000 budget.
Direction
Aaron Houston
Writing
Aaron Houston
Cast
Amitai Marmorstein, Patrick Gilmore, Ben Cotton, Kacey Rohl, Peter New, Johannah Newmarch, Greg Ng, Scott Patey, Daniel Boileau, Alastair Gamble, Alistair Abell, Kristina Agosti, Sean Allan, Lyova Beckwitt, Graem Beddoes, Mauri Bernstein, Reghan Blake, Jeny Cassady, Richard Ian Cox, Kelsey Gillis
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