Who is Sylvio? Sylvio is a gorilla from Maryland. His main hobby is making a puppet show called The Quiet Times with Herbert Herpels. He has made more than 600 episodes, which he films and edits himself. He also enjoys basketball, old TV shows, and music. Sometimes, he walks to work through the woods instead of driving. His current job is a debt collection agent for Chester Debt Collections.
What does all of this mean? It’s part of a quirky little film debuting at the SXSW Film Festival. The official synopsis and trailer below can fill you in on the rest!
It is the story of a small town gorilla, Sylvio, who is stuck in his job at a debt collection agency. Deep down he just wants to express himself with his hand puppet, Herbert Herpels, and his experimental puppet show that highlights the quiet moments of life. He accidentally joins a local TV program and a series of on-air mishaps threaten to shatter his identity, sending him on an adventure of self-discovery where reality and fantasy start to blend.
SXSW Screening Schedule:
World Premiere: Saturday, March 11 at 11:00 a.m. (Alamo Ritz 2)
Screening #2: Monday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. (Alamo Lamar B)
Screening #3: Wednesday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m (Alamo Lamar C
