“Rey of the Discarded” is a unique perspective on pollution and the animal’s role in the ecosystem using rod puppetry from the point of view of a blue crab.

Cast and Crew:
Words Written and Performed by Julio Martinez
Direction and Puppeteering by Michael Verderber
Camera and Scenography by Katherine Orozco-Verderber
“Crab Score” and “Crab Walk” Music by Down Chamber
Many thanks to Amber Badger!

Filmed on location in St. Thomas, St. Criox, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Here is the singular outtake we found that features a woman and her family asking us questions during the shoot. It was adorable; watch it here:

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