“It’s a masterpiece. One of the best I’ve ever seen. Beautiful writing, gorgeously shot, and the directing and acting were amazing. Loved this.”
- Peter Farrelly (Director - There’s Something About Mary)
“You can feel the love poured into every element of this beautiful compact story & If you’re someone who works in the creative field for a living, it’ll add an extra layer of depth, humor & heart.”
- Ryan Colt Levy (Chainsaw Man)
“Holy shit they did an Aaron Sorkin but with puppets“
- Kat Lynch on Letterboxd
“A heartfelt look at being a struggling creative, told through the lens of puppetry. The perfect balance of whimsy and crippling depression. A unique tone absolutely nailed by the filmmakers.”
- Jordan Paley on Letterboxed
“Funny, tender and Jonathan Kite is excellent as always. One of the best short films I've seen in years.”
- Jamie Rhonheimer (Writer - How I Met Your Mother, Will & Grace)
Meeting Your Maker received it’s Academy Award® qualification as the Grand Jury Prize winner for Best Narrative Short at the Dallas International Film Festival 2026.
Shot on the streets of Los Angeles, this is a reminder that the act of creating, no matter how messy, no matter how unseen, is still worthwhile. That what we make might not last forever, but the act of making still matters.
And sometimes...
...that has to be enough.
