The Uncanny Menagerie

A Short Film

In a dying tourist town, a widower and his disaffected niece strive to keep a novelty museum afloat amid interpersonal conflict and a surprise visit from the health and safety inspector.

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Production Updates

July 30th, 2026

With post production well under way, we look forward to the campus premiere of our short this fall!

Fun “Fact” #3: The first mannequin was invented in 1835 by Alfred J. Mannequin. He became prosperous as a result of his groundbreaking invention, but ultimately squandered his fortune and died penniless in a Parisian gutter.

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“The World Famous…

…Uncanny Menagerie”

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