FOR BOOKING INFORMATION EMAIL: puppetmastermatt@mfproductions.ca  

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Puppet Master MATT FICNER is a professional puppeteer, builder and interactive performer with over 20 years of expertise. Working with industry giants like Jim Henson Associates and Disney, Matt is happy to bring his unique skills to your event!  Matt brings a wide variety of his creations to life right in front of your very eyes!

Have Puppet Master Matt entertain the guests at your event and have them laughing and talking about a wonderfully surreal experience!

Matt has hand crafted many characters from cute and adorable family friendly creatures to bizarre and fascinating monsters. His puppets have been in many television shows and some of today’s special effects films! Matt's characters have been a part of the CHEO telethon for many years and have entertained at events in Ottawa.

MORE THAN JUST PUPPETS, THESE ARE LIVING WORKS OF ART!

 Interact with a host of REAL ENTERTAINING CHARACTERS!  It's better than any computer generated effect!

“Matt is an extraordinarily talented performer, who knows and reads his audiences well. He is equally as talented - and smart - in the production business. He could easily be a star in any of the entertainment capitals of the world. We're lucky to keep him here.”- Max Keeping, News VP, CTV OTTAWA

“Matt is unsurpassed, in my opinion, in skill and imagination. He's a world class performer, a talented visual artist, and a congenial collaborator.”- Mike Petersen, puppeteer, Henson Associates

MATT WILL CUSTOM TAILOR AN INTERACTIVE PUPPET EXPERIENCE FOR YOU!

Matt hosts an interactive experience with his puppet creations.

40 min. puppet interactions, contact for pricing

FOR FAMILIES: Matt has a huge selection of whimsical characters. From elves, to cute monsters and adorable gargoyles, Matt is happy to customize his cast of characters to fit with your event theme.  Do you have a family member who is a big fan of silly rabbits or huggable polar bears? Matt provides a selection of fantastical and magical characters that interact with all the family members, sharing stories and engaging everyone in a light-hearted good time!

Recommended for ages 5 and up.  

FOR THE ADULTS: For those looking for something hilarious, brash and a little more tongue-in-cheek, Matt can perform some great  and colourful adult characters.

You would be amazed with what a puppet can get away with saying and doing when allowed to “let loose”... you've been warned ;)

WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOLS, GROUPS or INDIVIDUALS

Matt can host workshops on a wide variety of subjects. He is happy to share his professional skills at:

-PUPPET BUILDING

-MASK MAKING

-PUPPET PERFORMANCE FOR STAGE

-PUPPETRY FOR TELEVISION

-CHARACTER VOICE COACHING

contact for more info!

FOR FANS OF THE UNUSUAL: Those who love creepy monsters and special FX movies will be thrilled as Matt brings to life his unique and creepier creations. As a fan himself of more bizarre movie monsters, Matt has many unusual puppets in his collection.

Zombies, Aliens and special FX creatures can add that unique twist to your event or gathering! Thrill at the fun of interacting with ghoulish critters, some of whom have been in feature films!  For those interested, Matt will also share insight and his experiences with movie special FX !

To see just how "unusual"  some of Matt's creations are, you can check out Matt's         Creepy Puppet Project

To learn more about the creative world of Matt Ficner Productions Inc. follow these links: Matt Ficner Productions  - More About M.F.P.