POEM Pictures Dudley and the Toy Keeper's Chest

Behind the Scenes Images


Director Patrick Algermissen explains the final fight sequence to his crew. From left to right: Art Director Ryan C. Wolfgang, DP Thomas Mumme, Algermissen, Producer Orion Martindale.

Puppeteer Christopher May relaxs on set, stroking his evil pet.

Wolfgang, Patrick, and Orion sit back in the "executive area" of the workshop set, making sure everything is right for the next shot. Note the luxury.

Puppeteer Amy Strickland preps Dudley for his close up, while lazy Silas takes a nap.

Tom and his crew cheat in the lamp to make the shot more AF. Pictured from left to right: Mike Misconi, Jeremy Schneider (mostly hidden), Kyle Rooney, Mumme, Actor Lance Wallace.

Wolfgang gets the final touches in place before Lance's scene begins.

Shooting the "Making Dudley" scene.

More "Making Dudley".

Mike Misconi holds a wee monitor for Chris and Amy as they shoot some of the final fight.

Chris and Amy prepping their pets for the final fight.

Patrick directs Matthew Trent in the Toy Shop, while the crew and other children look on.

Patrick directing a sea of children.

Guess which category of "beg, borrow, and steal" this lovely camera dolly fell in.

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