Puppets on Film Oct. 15 @ 8:00, followed by Q&A

WORKS BY INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS featuring IN THE HOUSE OF THE SIN EATER (2006) by Matt Acheson & Paul Kloss A short film that reinterprets the ancient Welsh ritual of "sin eating." Evocative, beautiful and eerie, with baby doll found object style marionettes, lush interiors and landscapes and delicate manipulation. HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS Fresh from showings at the Cannes Marche' du Film 2006, the 30th Annual Atlanta Film Festival, and the RhodeIsland Film Festival, Heather Henson presents "Handmade Puppet Dreams," a touring festival of independent artists' films exploring the art of handmade craft especially for cinema. Handmade Puppet Dreams; a provocative, challenging, and savvy collection of puppet shorts created by the next generation of small-scale artists. With this presentation, Heather explores new territory that expands an art of puppetry with the help of a select group of talented filmmakers. "I love to see artists use the ancient art of puppetry to express their independent souls," Henson says "This collection of short films exposes a rare breed of filmmakers and storytellers. Puppetry today has become a residential medium for contemporary artists in the world of performing and fine arts. Handmade Puppet Dreams provides an opportunity for all audiences to enjoy this unique storytelling medium from an original perspective." Handmade Puppet Dreams is a touring festival of independent artists films exploring their handmade craft specifically for the camera. These films have allowed artists to build their vision, and then breathe life into their dreams. Currently touring the world and coming to a theater near you! See also: myspace.com/handmadepuppetdreams Recently screened this year at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, TX