TOMORROW NITE! SEE HEAD IN HARTFORD!

Ya know what I'm looking forward to?

Seeing people.  Hugging people.  And tomorrow I hope that happens.

I hope you are there.

Where?
Well.... 

ONE NITE ONLY!

October 2 2021!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Click HERE to get yours!

In March 2015 Elmwood Productions held it's premiere screenings of HEAD - A one of a kind horror film starring a cast of puppets.

Since it's release the movie has played in film festivals in six continents, won six awards, sold out DVDs and screenings and was picked up for distribution by Terror Films.

Elmwood Productions is excited to bring the film to Sea Tea Comedy Theater for this special screening in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Elmwood Productions!

Following the movie members of the cast and crew will be on hand for a Q & A session, and a puppetry demonstration.

Doors open at 8:30, the movie starts at 9:00.

More about HEAD:

HEAD is a one of a kind film starring an all puppet cast in a throwback to the slasher films of the 1970's and 1980's. A group of twenty somethings go for a nice fall weekend camping trip and end up in the middle of nightmare they may never escape from.

Rated R for all the stuff you'd expect from a horror flick, like blood, four letter words, and puppet nudity. 65 minutes long.

More about Sea Tea Comedy Theater:

The Sea Tea Comedy Theater is Connecticut's brand-new, coolest, most fun venue in the state. Every night is different. For a full schedule of all of our available shows, visit https://seateaimprov.com/theater

For info on classes, rentals, training, and more, visit https://seateaimprov.com

Sea Tea Comedy Theater’s mission is to present high-quality, affordable, original entertainment to a diverse audience. By providing opportunities and a home for comedians and performers, we cultivate an inclusive comedy community and springboard top regional talent to a national level. 

Film Threat interviews Jon!

The legendary Film Threat is continuing their coverage of Elmwood Productions for our 20th Anniversary!

This time with an interview with our own Jon Bristol about the history, and the madness of making puppet movies!

Click the pics to read the interview now, or click HERE! 

For my creative friends...

 

HEAD - Screening 10/2 in Hartford CT!

October 2 2021!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Click HERE to get yours!

In March 2015 Elmwood Productions held it's premiere screenings of HEAD - A one of a kind horror film starring a cast of puppets.

Since it's release the movie has played in film festivals in six continents, won six awards, sold out DVDs and screenings and was picked up for distribution by Terror Films.

Elmwood Productions is excited to bring the film to Sea Tea Comedy Theater for this special screening in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Elmwood Productions!

Following the movie members of the cast and crew will be on hand for a Q & A session, and a puppetry demonstration.

Doors open at 8:30, the movie starts at 9:00.

More about HEAD:

HEAD is a one of a kind film starring an all puppet cast in a throwback to the slasher films of the 1970's and 1980's. A group of twenty somethings go for a nice fall weekend camping trip and end up in the middle of nightmare they may never escape from.

Rated R for all the stuff you'd expect from a horror flick, like blood, four letter words, and puppet nudity. 65 minutes long.

More about Sea Tea Comedy Theater:

The Sea Tea Comedy Theater is Connecticut's brand-new, coolest, most fun venue in the state. Every night is different. For a full schedule of all of our available shows, visit https://seateaimprov.com/theater

For info on classes, rentals, training, and more, visit https://seateaimprov.com

Sea Tea Comedy Theater’s mission is to present high-quality, affordable, original entertainment to a diverse audience. By providing opportunities and a home for comedians and performers, we cultivate an inclusive comedy community and springboard top regional talent to a national level. 

Some days...

 

Film Threat Reviews "THE WALKING PATH"!

 More coverage from Film Threat!!! They are continuing their coverage of Elmwood Productions for our 20th Anniversary with a review of "The Walking Path"!

And buy "The Walking Path" on DVD here:

https://elmwoodproductions.storenvy.com/pro.../32037559-head

Or watch it now on YouTube! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h3ZL6k-qRE

Monday Song... "Nothing left to release..."

 

Mike! Film Threat Interviews Mike Finland!

 The legendary movie magazine Film Threat is showing some Elmwood some love! 

This time it's an interview with our own Mike Finland!

We're loving this coverage and very appreciative of it!

Thank you Film Threat!

Click the images below and above to read the review!

Film Threat reviews "THE JUNGLE MAN"!

 The legendary movie magazine Film Threat is showing some Elmwood some love!

Yesterday they published a very awesome review of 

THE JUNGLE MAN!

We're loving this coverage and very appreciative of it!

Thank you Film Threat!

Click the images below and above to read the review!

Watch the flick HERE!

 

Elsa - Commission

Elsa
Mouth Puppet - Commission

(Client pic)

If you need a puppet for your music video or project check out Jon's Java on Etsy HERE
or contact Elmwood Productions HERE

With this one I also wanted to post some behind the scenes of the making of the puppet!

 Her sketch:

My version:

Unknown artist version:

After we agreed on the look I got started.  
Managed to get some final Antron fleece from Puppet Pelts, which was the perfect color...
And off I ran!  Puppet Boobs Warning!

I brought in Nicki LaPorte to make the costume.  She's a pro at this kind of thing!

This picture is how she looked once the work was done, and right before she was boxed up to ship!

And since the client was making the hair I didn't need too...  

And here is another look at her once the client added hair and a few other touches

 - 

Jim Henson - Happy Birthday!

 

Today would have been Jim Henson's 85th birthday.

Anyone who knows me knows this is a holiday as far as I'm concerned. ;)

I remember vividly when this episode of "Great Performances" first aired on our local PBS channel in 1994.  I videotaped it.  And I watched it over and over again.

I still have the tape, and even converted it to a DVD a few years ago.
And I recently was given the "official" VHS release by by friend Rick.  I didn't even know it was actually released!  Nice little piece for the collection for sure.

I couldn't get enough of this show though.  Along with the other Muppet and puppet videos I had I watched it over and over.  Studying it.  Trying to learn from it.

And between this and the book "Jim Henson: The Works" that came out the year before I think I learned more about being creative, and being a good person, than I learned about puppetry.

1993 and 1994 were pretty dark times for me.  Even though I was smiling through so much of it.

Thank you Jim.
Not just for what you had done for the art I love so much, and not just for being an inspiration to generations of puppeteers and film makers.
But thank you Jim for bringing me joy and leading a path to being a good person.

Hard Skool

 New Gn'R songs keep getting better...

Time is Running Out! HEAD screening 10/2! Get your tickets now!

 October 2 2021!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Click HERE to get yours!

In March 2015 Elmwood Productions held it's premiere screenings of HEAD - A one of a kind horror film starring a cast of puppets.

Since it's release the movie has played in film festivals in six continents, won six awards, sold out DVDs and screenings and was picked up for distribution by Terror Films.

Elmwood Productions is excited to bring the film to Sea Tea Comedy Theater for this special screening in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Elmwood Productions!

Following the movie members of the cast and crew will be on hand for a Q & A session, and a puppetry demonstration.

Doors open at 8:30, the movie starts at 9:00.

More about HEAD:

HEAD is a one of a kind film starring an all puppet cast in a throwback to the slasher films of the 1970's and 1980's. A group of twenty somethings go for a nice fall weekend camping trip and end up in the middle of nightmare they may never escape from.

Rated R for all the stuff you'd expect from a horror flick, like blood, four letter words, and puppet nudity. 65 minutes long.

More about Sea Tea Comedy Theater:

The Sea Tea Comedy Theater is Connecticut's brand-new, coolest, most fun venue in the state. Every night is different. For a full schedule of all of our available shows, visit https://seateaimprov.com/theater

For info on classes, rentals, training, and more, visit https://seateaimprov.com

Sea Tea Comedy Theater’s mission is to present high-quality, affordable, original entertainment to a diverse audience. By providing opportunities and a home for comedians and performers, we cultivate an inclusive comedy community and springboard top regional talent to a national level.

Film Threat interviews Ricky!

 

The legendary Film Threat is continuing their coverage of Elmwood Productions!   This week with a great interview with our own Rick Passmore!

Click HERE or on the picture to read the interview!

We love this guy!

Was it just me...

Tomorrow is the first day of fall according to my calendar. 

Was it just me or did anyone else have a really crazy and fucking super weird summer?

Despite some other peoples best attempts, including Mother Nature and whatever God-like Higher Power you believe in - 

and even on a few occasions my own best attempts:
 I am still here.

And I'm still 

Jon Fucking Bristol.

 Bring it.  All of it.  Hit me with your best shot for the rest of 2021.  

You can't stop me 2021 unless you kill me.

And as the song says:
"Cure me or kill me.  But don't leave me here for dead."

"Bernice, Too" Update!

 

Jon's got some new info on "Bernice, Too"! Including a couple behind the scenes pics and news on the release date! Coming February 18, 2022 "Bernice, Too" Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives - The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. The newest film from Elmwood Productions. Starring a cast of puppets. Nothing too deep. But just deep enough. http://elmwoodproductions.com/index.html Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! -

https://ko-fi.com/elmwoodproductions  

#whoisbernice #elmwoodproductions #elmwoodpuppets #indiefilm #undergroundfilm 

Monday Song.

Darlene Toledo - Mouth Puppet

Darlene Toledo

Mouth Puppet from "Bernice, Too"

Mr. Universe is checking her out!

"Josh and Todd" Lives!

 The legendary movie magazine Film Threat is showing Elmwood some love!

Yesterday they published a very awesome (and accurate!) review of 

"Josh And Todd: The Story of A Man And His Puppet"

Ten years after it's release, and 12 years after we shot it we are still amazed to see how this little low-fi movie keeps getting love!  Thank you Film Threat, and everyone who has supported and shared this flick!

Click the images below and above to read the review!

Got your HEAD tickets yet?

October 2 2021!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Click HERE to get yours!

In March 2015 Elmwood Productions held it's premiere screenings of HEAD - A one of a kind horror film starring a cast of puppets.

Since it's release the movie has played in film festivals in six continents, won six awards, sold out DVDs and screenings and was picked up for distribution by Terror Films.

Elmwood Productions is excited to bring the film to Sea Tea Comedy Theater for this special screening in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Elmwood Productions!

Following the movie members of the cast and crew will be on hand for a Q & A session, and a puppetry demonstration.

Doors open at 8:30, the movie starts at 9:00.

More about HEAD:

HEAD is a one of a kind film starring an all puppet cast in a throwback to the slasher films of the 1970's and 1980's. A group of twenty somethings go for a nice fall weekend camping trip and end up in the middle of nightmare they may never escape from.

Rated R for all the stuff you'd expect from a horror flick, like blood, four letter words, and puppet nudity. 65 minutes long.

More about Sea Tea Comedy Theater:

The Sea Tea Comedy Theater is Connecticut's brand-new, coolest, most fun venue in the state. Every night is different. For a full schedule of all of our available shows, visit https://seateaimprov.com/theater

For info on classes, rentals, training, and more, visit https://seateaimprov.com

Sea Tea Comedy Theater’s mission is to present high-quality, affordable, original entertainment to a diverse audience. By providing opportunities and a home for comedians and performers, we cultivate an inclusive comedy community and springboard top regional talent to a national level. 

If no one moves, then nobody's gonna get hurt.

 

The Doctor Is In!

Our buddy, the real life Dr. Mike turned 70 this week...

We love this man a ton.  He has been a great friend and for me an inspiration and  I'm lucky to have met him waaaay back when I worked at good ol' Borders.

Elmwood even turned him into a puppet.

"The Doctor" is Dr. Mike.  And I'm proud to play the part.  
Mike as Eugene and I have had a blast playing these guys in these shorts and they will even turn up in "Bernice, Too"!  
Do you have a question for The Doctor and Eugene?
At the bottom of the post is all the info on how to get your question answered!

 

Are you looking for some advice in love? Not sure on how to build up your confidence? Need to learn to tie your shoes? Well, The Doctor is IN! Elmwood’s own Doc is now here and in session! Are you looking for advice from someone with almost as much credibility as any other so-called doctor on TV or the internet? Cuz now’s your chance to get it! Email The Doc now: doc@elmwoodproductions.com. And if he uses your question you’ll get a cool Elmwood t-shirt! Perfect for washing your car with or cleaning spills in the kitchen. Or, you could wear it! Just remember to include a mailing address with your question! The Doc and his co-host Eugene will look over your questions and come up with amazing solutions for you, and they're doing it for free! The Doc is not a real doctor. He's a puppet. So this is just for entertainment purposes. But we're sure you figured that out. And remember: "The Doctor Can Cure What Ails Ya!" http://elmwoodproductions.com/ Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! - https://ko-fi.com/elmwoodproductions

HEAD - Screening One Nite Only!

October 2 2021!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Click HERE to get yours!

In March 2015 Elmwood Productions held it's premiere screenings of HEAD - A one of a kind horror film starring a cast of puppets.

Since it's release the movie has played in film festivals in six continents, won six awards, sold out DVDs and screenings and was picked up for distribution by Terror Films.

Elmwood Productions is excited to bring the film to Sea Tea Comedy Theater for this special screening in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Elmwood Productions!

Following the movie members of the cast and crew will be on hand for a Q & A session, and a puppetry demonstration.

Doors open at 8:30, the movie starts at 9:00.

More about HEAD:

HEAD is a one of a kind film starring an all puppet cast in a throwback to the slasher films of the 1970's and 1980's. A group of twenty somethings go for a nice fall weekend camping trip and end up in the middle of nightmare they may never escape from.

Rated R for all the stuff you'd expect from a horror flick, like blood, four letter words, and puppet nudity. 65 minutes long.

More about Sea Tea Comedy Theater:

The Sea Tea Comedy Theater is Connecticut's brand-new, coolest, most fun venue in the state. Every night is different. For a full schedule of all of our available shows, visit https://seateaimprov.com/theater

For info on classes, rentals, training, and more, visit https://seateaimprov.com

Sea Tea Comedy Theater’s mission is to present high-quality, affordable, original entertainment to a diverse audience. By providing opportunities and a home for comedians and performers, we cultivate an inclusive comedy community and springboard top regional talent to a national level.

Some Commercials featuring Elmwood Puppets!

  

Did you know Elmwood Productions offers puppets for commercial work? 

Well, now you do! 
Here are some commercials featuring some of our puppets for Jackson Catholic Schools in Michigan!

Reach out to us to find out how we can help you with a puppet for your promotion! Commercials produced by the awesome team at

Perfect Pitch Productions! 

Happy Labor Day - Support the MDA!

 

Support the MDA mda.org In 1994 local television station WFSB was still airing the annual MDA Labor Day Telethon. Late that summer they sent a small crew to my parents home to do a piece on my brother, Michael, who had passed away just after the 1993 telethon. This is a transfer of that piece from a VHS tape provided to my family after it aired. I don't own it, or the music. Just want to share this small piece of my family history.

Thank you.

I'm very grateful to have this video. My awesome aunt Sharon gave me a copy that she had recorded and saved when it aired in 1994, and the local CBS affiliate WFSB also gave us a master copy. I still have both.

Play Nice... Monday Song.

I schedule a lot of these posts in advance.  And it hit me...

What if something happened to me?  Like I died, or was seriously hurt.  

And then posts on this site are still coming.  I kinda smile thinking about that.  It's morbid for sure.  
But it's also funny. 
Some people who come here might not even know I was dead or sick or whatever, and others would wonder what the Hell is happening.  Heh...

Anyway...  Play nice out there.  Too many assholes around, don't be one.

 

Van Damage

 Van Damage

Mouth Puppet from "Bernice, Too"

Based on the look of the character "Van Damage" from the unofficial Elmwood joke short series "The Master of Funk-Fu"

This is not Bernice.

Coming 2021?

"Bernice, Too"

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives - The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. The newest film from Elmwood Productions. Starring a cast of puppets. Nothing too deep. But just deep enough.

http://elmwoodproductions.com/index.html

Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming!

Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! -

https://ko-fi.com/elmwoodproductions