Online/Gaming - Gunstringer

For their X-Box Kinect hit The Gunstringer, Twisted Pixel Games crafted a virtual marionette! They turned to us to bring him to life in the real world. Working directly from TPG’s digital model and motion files, The Puppet Kitchen made the most accurate (and dastardly) stringed desperado the world has ever seen.

Film/Online – Unstrung

Featuring our marionettes and shot on location at the Puppet Kitchen, Unstrung shows what happens when we lock our doors at night, and leave our creations alone. This haunting and moving short film was written, shot, and edited in under 100 hours.  It won the Audience Award in the Red Hook International Film and Video Festival and Best Film, Best Cinematography and Best Sound Design in the Film Racing Grand Prix.

Online – College Humor

Internet superstars Jake and Amir visited the Puppet Kitchen for an elaborate portrait session. Soon, their doppelgangers took shape in the form of original ventriloquist dummies, with absurd costumes and fancy controls.  Amir was delighted. Jake will never understand.

Online – Small Tales

Produced by Little Engine Media for screening in hospital pediatric wards, these mini-episodes educate and reassure children about surgery.  Small Tales heroes Bailey, Piper, and Jojo sleuth out what to expect from a trip to the hospital… Turns out it’s not as scary as you might think.

Television - Johnny and the Sprites

Johnny and the Sprites was an original 1/2 hour live action television show created for The Disney Channel.
John Tartaglia (Producer and creator of ImaginOcean) worked with PK Chef Michael to co-create the series concept, bible, and design the characters for the show.
Root, Ginger, Lily, and Basil currently reside in the shop and occasionally pose for photos with their fans.