Puppeteers of America

10/09/2026

10/03/2026

Filmmakers! Share behind the scenes of what you're creating! 🎥

The 48hr Halloween Puppet Film Project 2026 HAS BEGUN, with the THEME of BIZARRE BROADCAST, the ACTION of SHIVER, and the ITEM of THREAD.

Please remember that the item only has to be seen within the film, not a featured part of the story per se. The film films must also feature real-time performed puppetry (not stop motion), and be under three minutes long. If you registered but did not receive any emails, please check your spam/junk box! Happy haunted, filmmaking everybody!

09/14/2026

CHOO CHOO! Great Plains Puppet Train 🚂

We are thrilled to be at the Great Plains Puppet Train!

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

$$ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT $$
Like to shop? Do you have puppets, props, or books (etc) you’d like to sell? Thursday afternoon 09/10 we are hosting a Festival Flea Market! Table space provided for sellers who are registered festival guests (you manage your own coin and merch) 🤑

08/31/2026

IOWA SCREENING ALERT! There's nothing plain about the upcoming "Best of the 48hr Puppet Film Project 2026" screening at the Great Plains Puppet Train regional festival in West Liberty, IA!

Stick around afterwards for a talkback with producer Alex Griffin, or partake in his puppet film workshop the next day!

https://greatplainspuppettrain.com/