From: "Puppet People" <puppetpeople-AT-nycap.rr.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:06:26 -0500
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Sad News / Animation / film Festivals / suggestions?


Arthur;
    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. As someone who also 
works and draws inspiration from my wife I can't even imagine what you must 
be going through. Please accept my condolences at your loss. Stay strong.

Mark
The Puppet People
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Arthur H. Poore" <artiepoore-AT-mac.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 1:50 PM
Subject: [Puptcrit] Sad News / Animation / film Festivals / suggestions?


> Hello worldwide communicators,
>
>      For those puppeteers among us who Got to know my Wife Jul and I,
> Julianne Poore    my beautiful wife of 25 yrs., mother to our 2 sons
> Dylan 21, & Sean 18,
> Our friend, an excellent puppeteer, My touring & performing partner
> since 1989, my biggest fan,
> a member of PGLI, PGOGNY, PofA, UNIMA, and The Galactic Puppetry
> Consortium,
> Jul was also the charming hostess of 2 annual " Gathering of
> Puppeteers" parties held at our home in 07- & - 08. Where all Ny area
> puppeteers enthusiasts and their friends are invited annually.
> This Great Lady ! Jul .
> I am very sorry to tell you all that Jul Died suddenly and tragically
> in my arms, as our sons looked on, on Dec. 14. not two weeks ago.
> Where is Shakespear when you need him.
> The lovely Jul felt no pain, showed no fear, a sign of an old soul,
> and was well loved by ALL who knew her.
> Jul will be sorely missed.
>
> I waited until after the mid winter celebrations to mention this.
> Thank You to All the Puppeteers who attended Jul's wake.
> We do not know the light we shed while we are here.
> Jul's light was blinding.
>
> Then there was silence .....
>
> everyone is shocked.
>
>
> Please ... everyone, try to keep a good attitude toward things, as
> things are tough all over.
>
>
> I do not feel right leaving that as the end of this message as it is
> so vastly empty feeling.
>
> Jul was more proud of me, and my work than I shall ever be of my self.
>
> Jul named an animating puppet of mine," GEO." I went on to make a film
> with it.
>
> Jul thought it was one of my best works.
>
>      I have been working independently on this film for about a year
> now.
> It is a " short" using stop-motion animation, and an animating puppet
> of my own design, name of "Geo."
> The Visual is complete, and I thought I would release a segment for
> consideration.
> The final version is slightly different from this. Plus 23 odd
> minutes. and the film length is 28 min.
> I will be working on the soundtrack until it is right, but I like the
> working music very much, which is not mine.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX3L9nL1PPc
>
> I am curious to hear any suggestions as to what to do with a
> potentially interesting film.
> names of film festivals etc.?
> Some of you out there have seen "Geo at the Workbench" [the name of
> this film,] in part or with alternate soundtrack.
> I thank you for all your very encouraging remarks.
> I do wonder what to do next, and I await the info. which will help me
> decide.
>
> Feeling very small in a vast universe
>
>
> LOVE   !
> Art & Jul
>
>
>
>
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