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

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