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From the outskirts of the entertainment industry springs...
Take the journey to the centre of hilarity with the day dreamer next door.
What Thingy Fans say....
"A Walter Mitty for the digital age in a
comedy kaleidoscope of imagination."
Damien McFerran
Director
NLife Network
"A richly structured comical mix of eccentric characters
that winks at Monty Python."
Roberto Rup Paolini
Director
Carboluce
"I think this is the best entry point into Thingys as it’s the perfect way to understand what Hutchings is trying to achieve with his output while also giving you an insight as to why and how he comes up with these concepts. Balls to the wall absurd comedy."
Cadburyhedges
Lettterboxd Reviewer
"An experience where Daniel Hutchings has the opportunity to crawl into my head and lather my brain with annoyingly funny jokes, phenomenal structural ideas, and thought-provoking concepts."
T0mmabb0tt
Lettterboxd Reviewer
"A thingy thingy was had by thingy."
Marlie :D
Lettterboxd Reviewer
Daniel Hutchings' Thingys - A Short Thingy About His Zero Budget Filmmaking.
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Freelance Giggle-oh Supplements
Q: When is Freelance Giggle-oh next on the BIG screen?
A: Freelance Giggle-oh plays regularly as part of Presents Inc pop-up Thingyma events.
Check out the Presents Inc Events page for listings, both past, present and future!
These are mainly in the Greater Manchester Area, but Thingys have also screened
in other areas of the UK as well as Milan, Italy.
Q: Is he 'Hello Song' recording in Freelance Giggle-oh with a real audience?
A: Yes, this and the Bus Shelter Routine, are recordings from Hutchings performing at
comedy nights in Manchester. Hutchings was performing live comedy alongside the
development of Freelance Giggle-oh and this fed into how it evolved. To see more of
Hutchings performing live, watch the curated playlist on the Crytearswhileon page.
Q: How can I find out more about how Hutchings went about making Freelance Giggle-oh?
A: To find more about Hutchings' approach to Thingymaking around the time of Freelance
Giggle-oh, you can read Thingyfesto: The Manual for the Zero Budget Filmmaking of Freelance Giggle-oh! It breaks down Hutchings' 10 point programme for Thingymaking which is intended
to be used for filmmaking inspiration. It comes in a deluxe hardback edition, as well as an
abridged pocket-money paperback edition, for Thingy Fans on any budget to read at their leisure.
These books can be personalised on request with a hand written message and signature
from Daniel Hutchings. A great gift for a Future Thingy Fan!
Q: Would Presents Inc be interested in my audience reaction video or review?
A: Certainly! Please send links of videos and reviews to us via the Contact form.
We reply to every message and love to share your reactions and reviews on this site.
Q: I really like the music on the soundtrack. Where can I hear it?
A: To hear all the music and songs from Freelance Giggle-oh, visit
Freelance Giggle-oh Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. It is available
on all digital platforms as well as in limited runs of physical media.
Q: How can I book Freelance Giggle-oh for my film event?
A: To enquire about screening a Thingy at your event, get in touch via the
Contact form. Presents Inc charges no fee to screen Daniel Hutchings Thingys
and we encourage Thingy Fans to do so in as many different types of venues
and situations as possible. From cinemas to pub function rooms, from arts
festivals to house parties, Thingys are for all to see! All Presents Inc would love in
return is for you to share with them any audience reaction clips you record.
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