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Dirx Puppetry and Film We make puppets, film movies, write stories, edit images, and design the future. Creators of Dino Bites and numerous puppetry-based shorts.

Dirx Puppetry and Film is an award-winning puppetry and filmmaking creative team. This is the place to receive irregular updates, videos, and pictures!

It's a pain making so many individual heads from scratch, but how lovely to know each is unique!
08/06/2024

It's a pain making so many individual heads from scratch, but how lovely to know each is unique!

We're about to see with the Fern puppet!
17/05/2024

We're about to see with the Fern puppet!

16/05/2024

Get ready to LOL with Puppet Fern Brady's hilarious Taskmaster melody!

Our latest British Stand-up Comedian puppet creation, Fern Brady (in her Taskmaster outfit)! And with a few days to spar...
13/05/2024

Our latest British Stand-up Comedian puppet creation, Fern Brady (in her Taskmaster outfit)!


And with a few days to spare before we see her actually perform in person!

"It is me Fern Brady, me Fern Brady, I'm the rightful queen!"
03/05/2024

"It is me Fern Brady, me Fern Brady, I'm the rightful queen!"

Painting murals on random walls around the house is quite addictive.
20/04/2024

Painting murals on random walls around the house is quite addictive.

Progress pictures can be so unsettling.
19/04/2024

Progress pictures can be so unsettling.

Well, well, now who could this be...?
18/04/2024

Well, well, now who could this be...?

Putting our heads together!
17/04/2024

Putting our heads together!

Pinky and the Brain now have new homes with Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche!
30/03/2024

Pinky and the Brain now have new homes with Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche!


We're heeere! Seeing ! .rogel
30/03/2024

We're heeere!

Seeing !

.rogel

They're Pinky and the Brain .. and we're heading into Toronto with the puppets to see Animaniacs In Concert!
30/03/2024

They're Pinky and the Brain .. and we're heading into Toronto with the puppets to see Animaniacs In Concert!

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?""I think so, Brain, but it's hard to tell when you've lost your head." ...
29/03/2024

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
"I think so, Brain, but it's hard to tell when you've lost your head."

Progress, NARF!
26/03/2024

Progress, NARF!

"Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight?" Are we mad enough to tackle another big...er, dinky...project??
20/03/2024

"Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight?"
Are we mad enough to tackle another big...er, dinky...project??

"Say hi, intrepid heroes!" New project: Fantasy High puppets are underway!
19/03/2024

"Say hi, intrepid heroes!" New project: Fantasy High puppets are underway!

A few years ago I filmed the plight of two actors during the COVID lockdowns. Check it out!https://youtu.be/pevaknOn7kwS...
08/01/2024

A few years ago I filmed the plight of two actors during the COVID lockdowns.

Check it out!
https://youtu.be/pevaknOn7kw

Song by Rob Sapienza and Bryan Kling, and filmed & edited by me.

"I Would Have Been (On Broadway)" is the amalgamation of two artists with nothing better to do in the middle of lockdown 2021. A story of two disheartened ac...

Laaaa, la la la la LAAAA!It's Halloween! rock
31/10/2023

Laaaa, la la la la LAAAA!
It's Halloween!

rock

Who better to be on Halloween than Elton himself (Muppet Show style)?!
29/10/2023

Who better to be on Halloween than Elton himself (Muppet Show style)?!

25/10/2023

Each Halloween, monsters gather for the Monster Cabaret!

A short we made in 48 hours (including writing and recording a song), for the 48 Hour Halloween Puppet Film Fest with Handmade Puppet Dreams Film Series.

Spent this past weekend painting a Tangled-themed mural in the kitchen.
02/10/2023

Spent this past weekend painting a Tangled-themed mural in the kitchen.

Looks like Puppet Dara is having a nice trip with real Dara!
17/09/2023

Looks like Puppet Dara is having a nice trip with real Dara!

We got to meet Dara Ó Briain and gave him the puppet of himself!
11/09/2023

We got to meet Dara Ó Briain and gave him the puppet of himself!

Our latest puppet - Dara O'Briain! Just in time to see his show in Toronto!
09/09/2023

Our latest puppet - Dara O'Briain!
Just in time to see his show in Toronto!

We took Puppet Jimmy into the city to see the real Jimmy Carr
27/05/2023

We took Puppet Jimmy into the city to see the real Jimmy Carr

Whose laugh could be more infectious?We're going to see Jimmy Carr live in Toronto, so decided to make a couple puppets ...
25/05/2023

Whose laugh could be more infectious?
We're going to see Jimmy Carr live in Toronto, so decided to make a couple puppets of him.
In case you can't tell, the puppet is the one on the left.

19/11/2022

Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

We came in first place in the Handmade Puppet Dreams Film Series 48 Hour Halloween Puppet Film Project! Check it out on ...
07/11/2022

We came in first place in the Handmade Puppet Dreams Film Series 48 Hour Halloween Puppet Film Project!

Check it out on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/J4QMu3t_f4Y

31/10/2022

It's spooky night!
Flashback to our pumpkin song, performed by Rob Sapienza

Come watch a host of puppety Halloween goodness tonight!
30/10/2022

Come watch a host of puppety Halloween goodness tonight!

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Get ready to LOL with Puppet Fern Brady's hilarious Taskmaster melody! #Taskmaster #FernBrady

Each Halloween, monsters gather for the Monster Cabaret! A short we made in 48 hours (including writing and recording a song), for the 48 Hour Halloween Puppet Film Fest with Handmade Puppet Dreams Film Series. #halloweenvibes #dracula #monsters

We gave Dara Ó Briain a puppet of himself! #puppet #comedy #British #DaraOBriain

Hunt the Questing Beast
Hunt the Questing Beast

The Questing Beast has won "Patron's Pick" in The Toronto Fringe Kidsfest! So much thanks to all the people who have already attended! As for those who haven't hunted the Beast (or simply want to see the show again), there are now TWO opportunities to seek the Questing Beast - on Sunday July 17th, at 11am and again at 3:45pm. Tickets are available here: https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/kidsfest/show/questing-beast With the amazing cast of Anthony Botelho, Kristina Roberts, Christoph Ibrahim, Chris MacCallum, Caladluin Anroth, Taylor Tofflemire and Steven Dirckze Directed by Rob Sapienza Stage Manager Mik Adrik Production Manager Bryan Kling

The Beast comes to rehearsal!
The Beast comes to rehearsal!

The Questing Beast came to rehearsal today! Come and see it in person in our Toronto Fringe show The Questing Beast! Tickets on sale now - fringetoronto.com/fringe/kidsfest/show/questing-beast

The Questing Beast
The Questing Beast

Only one day left on our funding campaign for The Questing Beast, and we're over 75% funded! Thanks so much to everyone who has donated so far. For anyone else who wants to help us bring our production to the stage, here's the link: ---> indiegogo.com/projects/the-questing-beast-a-children-s-play/

Making the Mind Flayer
Making the Mind Flayer

Behind the scenes of one of our Stranger Things With Puppets videos! Find all three of our Stranger Things puppet recaps here --->linktr.ee/dirxpuppetry

The Questing Beast Donation Drive
The Questing Beast Donation Drive

IndieGoGo Funding Link --> https://igg.me/at/the-questing-beast/ The Questing Beast is our newest project, taking us onto the stage for the first time, and today we're asking for you to donate what you can to help us bring it to life in Toronto Fringe Festival's Kidsfest! The play, written by us here at Dirx Puppetry and Film, and inspired by Shakespeare and Monty Python, is based on the Arthurian tale of King Pelinore, who hunted the elusive Questing Beast (which was definitely not actually a giraffe) for his entire life. And if you donate, you'll receive some goodies, with items ranging all the way from a simple magnet all the way to hand-made Questing Beast Christmas stocking! Thanks for your support! DONATE NOW --> https://igg.me/at/the-questing-beast/

Dirx Puppetry and Film
Dirx Puppetry and Film

Dirx Puppetry and Film is ready to roll. Even with a bucketload of work behind us, there's still plenty more to come!

The Wizard and the Demon - a 48 Hour Film
The Wizard and the Demon - a 48 Hour Film

Our short film, The Wizard and the Demon, made in 48 hours for the Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry 48 Hour Puppetry Film Fest!

The Wizard and the Demon short clip
The Wizard and the Demon short clip

Here's a clip of the short we made for the 48 Hour Puppet Film Fest. The full short will premiere on Saturday, April 24th at the official screening by the L.A. Puppetry Guild. LINK: https://fb.me/e/4eSGLTuOj

Dino Bites - The Spaceship
Dino Bites - The Spaceship

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Who Are We?

Dirckze & Tofflemire is an award-winning puppetry and filmmaking creative team.

Since 2015, we’ve been making short films and series, and worked with major brands such as Tongal, Universal Pictures, and DHX Media. We’ve also achieved recognition from some of the most prominent puppeteers in the world.