The Spaceman
A man builds a cardboard spaceship and travels to a distant planet to dispose of a mysterious object.
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Josh FunkDirectorWormholes
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Josh FunkWriterWormholes
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Joe BattProducerGruSum, Raushe Rd.
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David B. HoppeProducerGruSum
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Dennis HouchinProducer
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Simon CampProducer
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Jordan FunkKey Cast
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Josh FunkAnimationWormholes
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Project Type:Animation, Short, Other
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Runtime:11 minutes 57 seconds
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Completion Date:February 1, 2015
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Production Budget:10,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Pageant TheatreChico, CA
February 21, 2015
North American Premiere -
FilmQuestSandy, Utah
June 20, 2015
Utah Premiere -
Art at the MatadorChico, CA
May 8, 2015
Scholarship Room Winner -
Best Shorts CompetitionLa Jolla, CA
April 1, 2015
Award of Excellence : Short Film -
The IndieFEST Film AwardsLa Jolla, CA
May 1, 2015
Award of Excellence : Short Film -
Accolade Global Film CompetitionLa Jolla, CA
June 19, 2015
Award of Excellence : Short Film -
SciFi Film FestivalParramatta, Australia
October 31, 2015
Australian Premiere -
VOB Film FestivalBrewster, New York
September 5, 2015
New York Premiere -
Sundial Film FestivalRedding, CA
March 5, 2016
Best of Festival, Best Narrative Film
Josh Funk is known for directing and animating The Spaceman (2015), & Wormholes (2013). He specializes in dark and quirky creations that emphasize fantasy and imagination by using practical methods such as stop-motion animation, illustration, props and elaborate sets.
The Spaceman is a return to child-like wonder, playing with cardboard and seeing where our imaginations can bring us.