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Please join us for screenings of a new comedy film – ‘The Premiere’ SCREENINGS: Festival of Cinema NYC – Sat August 2Regal UA Midway in Queens NYChttps://festivalofcinemanyc.eventive.org/films/685f517b1d61b80ac7a92d69 Music Box Theatre – Sun August 17https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-premiere Chicago Movies in the Park – Coming SOON Cast includes: Grant Kennedy Lewis, Adam Schreck, Greg Hollimon, Rick Hall , and […]

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Short Film: DINNER IN HYDE PARK

March 13, 2019 Jonathan Silver

Please join us for a screening of Dinner in Hyde Park on Wednesday July 28 as part of the Midwest Film Festival:https://www.midwestfilm.com/get-tickets ShowPup Productions is pleased to present a new short film from Jon Silver. A Chicago writer invites younger versions of himself for dinner, but he is deeply confounded by his ex-girlfriends attendance and […]

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“The Civil Hoax: Civil War Deniers” Now Available Online

March 1, 2019 Jonathan Silver

TRAILER: Trailer – “The Civil Hoax: Civil War Deniers” from ShowPup Network on Vimeo. View The Civil Hoax on Amazon Video

SKETCH COMEDY

POTLUCK

October 12, 2018 Jonathan Silver

Aliens Space Bats and ShowPup Productions present “Potluck” Written and Starring: Sarah Alò & Ashton Swinford Directed and Edited By: Jon Silver Camera by: Kyle Nilges Sound by: Michael Schiff Featuring: Bella Wholey Puja Mohindra Jose Gonzalez Castro Michael Brackney Janice Summers ShowPup Executive Producers: Jon Silver and Zack Fishman

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LAMBY COMES HOME

August 21, 2018 Jonathan Silver

The second and final part to the short film ‘Lamby’s Day Out’, this silent story is a sweet piece about love. After some days out, Lamby wonders her way around the big city before making her way back home to the family that misses her deeply. Directed by Jon Silver Produced by Jon Silver, Kate […]

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HOW TO GET ‘PROGRAMMED’ – TIPS ON ENTERING A FILM FESTIVAL

March 12, 2018 Jonathan Silver

By Hank Strickler Since the advent of film festivals, numerous aspiring moviemakers have labored to win the favor of festival judges across the world. Most of the time, their attempts end in disappointment. While an avalanche of advice is available for people willing to ask around, unfortunately it’s often contradictory. Like anyone trying to break […]

HANDYMEN EP.1 ‘THE DOORBELL’

February 20, 2018 Jonathan Silver

Rob and Ryan are tasked with fixing a broken doorbell. Staring: Rob Grabowski, Ryan Ben, and Morgan Lord Created by: Rob Grabowski Ryan Ben Avery Lee Bobby Richards Jon Silver Directed by: Bobby Richards Edited by: Jon Silver and Laura Bychowski Camera by: Kyle Nilges Sound by: Avery Lee Music by: Eric Braband

SKETCH COMEDY

ROB’S VEGAN ADVENTURE

January 23, 2017 Jonathan Silver

Please join Rob on his Adventures through the land of Vegan Dieting! Starring Rob Grabowski Special Thanks to Ryan Ben Written by Rob Grabowski and Jon Silver Directed and Edited by Jon Silver Copyright 2016 ShowPup Productions

SHORT FILM

PETS

September 23, 2016 Jonathan Silver

An absurdist satire of a man’s search for happiness via a surprisingly powerful companion. Official Selection – Latino Short Film Festival | Nominated for Best Comedy Directed By Jon Silver Written By Orlando Lara Director of Photography Kyle Nilges Produced By Jon Silver and Orlando Lara Edited by Jon Silver Starring: Orlando Lara, Meg Kennedy, […]

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SLEEPY STEVE

July 20, 2016 Jonathan Silver

SLEEPY STEVE A fuzzy bachelor has engineered his wacky morning routine with robotic precision. Meghann Artes is an award winning filmmaker and associate professor at DePaul University. Steve: Thomas Kelly (youtu.be/p8iib9uR4ZU) Writer/ Director: Meghann Artes (meghannartes.com) Director of Photography: Scott Thiele (thieleworks.com) Music: Robert Steel (robsteelmusic.com) Sound Designer: Suzanne Goldish (goldish.net) Animator: Molly McCandless (mollymccandless.com)