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Flying an Octopus (2004)
Video | 56 min | Documentary

Flying an Octopus (2004)

Video | 56 min | Documentary

A 23-member team of balloon artists, an eight-member flight crew, and countless community members were needed to launch the first ever piloted latex balloon sculpture. Nearly 20,000 animal balloons were twisted together by the hand-picked ...See moreA 23-member team of balloon artists, an eight-member flight crew, and countless community members were needed to launch the first ever piloted latex balloon sculpture. Nearly 20,000 animal balloons were twisted together by the hand-picked team of artists from around the US and Canada to create the Fantastic Flying Octopus. Several thousand people showed up to watch the construction and launch of the craft, powered by wind and 10,000 cubic feet of helium. Challenges to be overcome included building the sculpture in a barn with a gravel floor and launching in the afternoon sun, both of which are natural enemies of balloons. Approximately 700 person hours went into the construction of the octopus. The team completed the octopus in 5 days, before the first balloons had a chance to deflate. This first collaboration between pilot John Ninomiya and artist Larry Moss was a success. The entire week-long project, from the inflation of the first balloon through the successful launch and landing of the sculpture and pilot can be seen in an hour long video documentary upon request. Written by Anonymous See less

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32 cast members

Name	Known for
Sarah Adams Crew member Crew member See fewer	Redirecting Eddie (2008)
John C. Barthelmes Crew member Crew member See fewer	The Alibi (1998)
Steve Brown Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Lee Brusa Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Maggie Brusa Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Don Caldwell Crew member Crew member See fewer	Horror Kung-Fu Theatre (1990)
Norma Jean DiRoma Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Ernie Hartt Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Richard Hughson Crew member Crew member See fewer	A Voice from the Lantern (2008)
Connie Iden-Monds Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Alice Irwin Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Ethan Irwin Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Mary Ann Jakubowitz Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Dick Kleitz Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Nita Landes Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Sandi Masori Crew member Crew member See fewer	Technology Is Ruining Dating (2015)
Bob McIlroy Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Larry Moss Project designer, project co-creator, construction lead Project designer, project co-creator, construction lead See fewer	Ripley's Believe It or Not! (2000)
Morgan Moss Morale officer Morale officer See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Michael Necheles Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Todd Neufeld Crew member Crew member See fewer	Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968)
John Ninomiya Pilot, project co-creator Pilot, project co-creator See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Debbie Piotrowski Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Roger Ragan Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Alan Samuels Crew member Crew member See fewer	Love $ Greed (1991)
Nancy Samuels Crew member Crew member See fewer	Prostitute (1980)
Patty Sorell Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Royal Sorell Construction co-lead Construction co-lead See fewer	Ripley's Believe It or Not! (2000)
Ian Stewart Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Mark Verge Crew member Crew member See fewer	Jada (2008)
Bob Williams Crew member Crew member See fewer	Flying an Octopus (2004)
Jenny Wolf Crew member Crew member See fewer	DAS! (1991)

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