# Wrestling Puppet Films Emma De Swaef & Marc James Roels Make Two Woolen Toys Fight in Stop Motion By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppet-film References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/06/stop-motion-woolen-puppets-wrestle-the-stuffing-out-of-each-other/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/77485589) Toys have com to life in many different ways over the years, yet this puppet film is one of the bet instances yet. Titled 'Fight!,' the puppet film revolves around [two wooly characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-the-lamb) as they wrestle each other in hilarious ways. Creative in their techniques and use of props, these two characters sock it to each other in a [stop motion style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-chef-x-ikea) that will charm just about everyone who watches it. Created by Emma De Swaef and Marc James Roels, the puppet film was chosen as the trailer for the National Animation Festival 2013 in Bruz, France, for good reason. Full of character, hilarity and skill on both the puppets' and their creators' sides, the short film is enchanting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stop Motion Puppet Films:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the film industry to create more captivating and visually stunning stop motion puppet films. - **Creative Techniques in Filmmaking:** Exploring new and innovative techniques in filmmaking, such as using puppets and stop motion, can disrupt traditional storytelling methods. - **Animated Shorts for Festivals:** Creating unique and captivating animated shorts like 'Fight!' can disrupt the festival circuit and attract audiences with its creativity and charm. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film and Entertainment:** The film and entertainment industry can leverage the popularity of puppet films to rejuvenate interest and attract new audiences. - **Animation and Visual Effects:** Incorporating stop motion and puppetry into animation and visual effects can bring a fresh and captivating element to the industry. - **Film Festivals:** Film festivals can embrace unique and creative animated shorts like 'Fight!' to disrupt traditional programming and appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surreal Dark Comedy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-digital-circus.md) - [Puppet-Starring Oat Milk Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-norm-al-show.md) - [Plush-Starring Sitcom-Style Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-in-stitches.md) - [Festive Humanoid Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmnd-01.md) - [Viral Non-AI Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-mal-aime.md) - [Quirky Spoof Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fight-teeth.md) - [Claymation Fan Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaun-the-sheep-fan-contest.md) - [Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-by-piece-trailer.md) - [Fight-Themed Whiskey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fight-whiskey-ad.md)