Film Lens
We Are Here focuses on The Paperhand Puppet Intervention as it begins its 20th season in 2019. The documentary follows founders Donovan Zimmerman and Jan Burger, along with a diverse group of artists, as they create puppetry art in Saxapahaw and Chapel Hill, NC. The film is shot primarily with a single camera and operates on a minimal budget, emphasizing the creative process behind bringing puppets to life.
The 55-minute film examines the intentions of the community involved in the puppet intervention, aiming to inspire action through art. It challenges viewers to reconsider their own roles in the world while showcasing the materials and techniques that go into puppet creation, such as cardboard, wood, duct tape, and string.
Why Watch
- •Meet puppet creators Donovan Zimmerman and Jan Burger.
- •Follow the artistic process in Saxapahaw, NC.
- •Find out how puppets are made with simple materials.
Did You Know
•The Paperhand Puppet Intervention began its 20th season in 2019.
•The documentary was filmed primarily with a single camera.
•We Are Here has a runtime of 55 minutes.
Perfect For
Puppetry enthusiastsCommunity art supportersNorth Carolina culture