Performing arts
The Legend of Billy Cat
- When
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM PST
- Venue
- Art House
- Where
- Art House, 492 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR
- Age
- Kids & family
- Source
- Art House
Fantasy film · 60 min Jason Crum makes movies from nothing. Using found objects and recycled materials, Crum creates elaborate spectacles of fantasy which are filmed on a sound stage in a trailer. From this platform he has reached the prestigious Miami International Science Fiction Festival three times winning Best Children’s Film and Best Practical Effects for 16 SPACE COWBOY. Since 2019 Crum has been creating one person films under the title A FILM BY SUMMERLAKE. These films include the science fiction musical 16 SPACE TRILOGY, the talking Shakespearian puppets of THERE U HAVE IT, the legendary bluster of THE WAY OF GILGAMESH, the fantasy world of ANDORRA, and now he goes seafaring with THE LEGEND OF BILLY CAT. THE LEGEND OF BILLY CAT is the story of a castaway kitty who is impressed into service on a 18th century warship whose captain breaks into new wave songs to explain his questionable actions which include piracy and stealing a time machine. The thrown away toys and apple heads who make up the rest of the crew take a shine to Billy whose bluff honesty stands in direct contrast to the devious captain (who is played by Crum). The characters are portrayed by a group of puppets call the Crumpets and are created from carboard, fake fur, and office scraps and often appear in multiple films, taking on their own acting style. Drawing from classic film and literature but with a definite modern approach, Crum does all the technical and creative aspects of the production as well as post-production (disregarding writing the music). This unity of writing, design,acting and production affords an efficient manner of production as well as a very recognizable artistic style. Mr. Crum presents this screening of THE LEGEND OF BILLY CAT for no charge on November 4 at 7:30 PM!
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