FELT.
Logline
A sarcastic twenty-something puppet navigates humiliating auditions and offbeat roles to land a children's TV show, only to confront her insecurities after meeting an unexpected ally.
Synopsis
In a world where felt and fluff meet career ambition, Phoebe, a twenty-something puppet with a knack for sarcasm and a disdain for children, battles through humiliating auditions and offbeat roles to land a spot on a children's television show. But when she encounters an unexpected ally at a party, a human girl named Graham, Phoebe is forced to confront her insecurities and reexamine what it means to feel and be felt.
Meet the Team!
Madeline Curless - Writer/Director
Maddie, a senior at DePaul majoring in Film & TV, is driven by a profound passion for children’s television and an undeniable adoration for Jim Henson and the Creature Shop. This film is both deeply personal to her and a silly endeavor in a lifelong search for whimsy.
Parker Mason - Producer
Parker, a junior at DePaul studying Film & TV has always been fascinated by the puppet magic in The Muppets. Often heard karaoke-ing the hit song “Man or Muppet” from the 2011 film “The Muppets”, he loves the world that is created just by a few felt characters. This film is something that he’s passionate about not just because of the felt friends, but because of it’s themes and story as well.
Mia Guglietta - Producer/1st AC
Mia, a senior at DePaul majoring in Film & TV editing is typically focused in post-production, but she is thrilled to be assistant directing and producing this project. She loves films that have deeper meaning without taking themselves too seriously, and this project will be a great example of the blend between comedic and emotional themes.