Puppetry For Film
Wed 27 Aug
|Liverpool
Step into the world of puppetry for film with director Tom Shennan. Learn the art of breathing life into characters, get hands-on with real puppets, and discover the magic behind the monitor. No experience needed, just curiosity and creativity.
Time & Location
27 Aug 2025, 17:30 – 19:30
Liverpool, 8 School Ln, Liverpool L1 3BX, UK
About the event
Puppetry for Film with Tom Shennan
Ever wondered how puppets come to life on screen? Whether you’re a filmmaker, performer, designer, or just curious, this hands-on workshop is your chance to explore the magic behind puppetry for film.
Led by director and puppeteer Tom Shennan, this practical session will break down the techniques and tricks used to bring characters to life through movement, breath, and storytelling. You’ll work with puppets used in Tom’s own short films and learn how to set up for a proper on-camera puppet performance.
Perfect for beginners, the workshop will explore:
Puppet Bodies: Discover different types of puppets used in film and how they operate, including physical examples brought by Tom.
Puppet Principles: Learn the foundations of puppeteering using simple objects, focusing on how to express breath, focus, and weight to create believable characters.