Keyword Miniature Effects

A dramatic recreation of the Johnstown Flood of 1889.

A small Australian island town burned to a cinder one night. Why? In this short you will learn about the history of the autonomous municipality of Hinterborough. A broadcaster breaks down the reasons the preventable disaster that ravaged the island took hold.

TUGS: A Bigg Retrospective is the definitive film telling the story of how the 1989 cult classic series 'TUGS' was brought to our TV screens, and how it survived beyond its premature end.

Hank Bannon, a hapless courier in the far reaches of outer space, is pursued relentlessly by a mysterious ship hellbent on terrorizing anything and anyone that crosses it's domain. Armed with only his limited wits and an outdated A.I. copilot, Hank must navigate the stars and outrun his aggressor to make it home alive.

Berton Pierce travelled around America and Europe to interview model makers. Each offers a personal account of their work, and thoughts on the changes in the industry. The documentary is an oral history of the amazing hand crafted workmanship that has produced many iconic film effects over the last 35 years. It focuses on a subject Berton cares deeply about; how computer technology is slowly taking away practical hand made craftsmanship.