Puppetry Projects

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Publix

Publix's "Best Friends" campaign centres on a group of neighbourhood dogs with a big apology and a bigger pie. Directed by Mark Molloy and produced by Smuggler and EXIT Films for agency FIG, the two-minute film was crafted entirely with handmade puppets. Kailah was part of the puppetry team that brought the dogs to life on set.

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Sting

After accidentally witnessing a violent crime, a young girl is left catatonic with shock, and struggles to make sense of what she saw, ultimately finding renewal in the inestimable world of her own imagination.

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Blaze

After accidentally witnessing a violent crime, a young girl struggles to make sense of what she saw, ultimately finding renewal in the world of her own imagination. Kailah served as Puppetry Director and Head Puppeteer, leading the team that brought the film's iconic dragon to life.

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Martha the Monster

In a world where humans live alongside monsters, Martha finds herself stuck with a major identity crisis. Kailah played and operated the lead character Martha, performing alongside Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, and Krew Boylan.

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Toruk: The First Flight

A visually stunning arena spectacular inspired by James Cameron's Avatar, set thousands of years before the events of the film. Kailah toured internationally with Cirque du Soleil as a Na'vi Warrior and Viperwolf Puppeteer, performing the show across arenas worldwide.

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War Horse

At the outbreak of World War One, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry and sent to France. Unable to enlist, Albert sets out on a mission to find him and bring him home. Kailah served as Head Puppeteer on the Australian production, operating the lead horses Joey and Topthorn in one of the most celebrated puppetry productions in theatre history.

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