[Untitled Paperhand Documentary]

A documentary showcasing North Carolina's Paperhand Puppet Project and the making of their 2025 show "The Gift", released in honor of the project's 25th anniversary.

Paperhand Puppet Project has been an integral part of the NC arts scene since its founding in 1998. Paperhand has brought joy to thousands in the Triangle and Asheville, educating adults and children alike on the importance of respect for our environment, our communities, and each other. Each performance features an original script and a new plethora of larger-than-life puppets, handmade by the Paperhand crew and by hundreds of devoted volunteers from our community. [Untitled Paperhand Documentary] tells the story of this remarkable show, the hundreds of hands that come together to make it happen, and the evolution it’s progressed through its 25 historic years of existence.

Director | Dakota Stokes

Producer | Todd McPhail