The Flying Scissors is a 2009 mockumentary that follows eight entrants in the a fictional National Rock Paper Scissors League (NRPSL) Championship. The film focuses on the quirky but relateable characters and their desire to balance the nuances of everyday life with the dreams of becoming a champion.
Jonah Tulis directed; he also co-wrote the script with Blake J. Harris.
The Flying Scissors is a mockumentary about the world of competitive “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” The film delves into the lives and daily routines of a wide array of quirky characters who vie to be the best at this unorthodox sport. Each competitor must balance the nuances of their everyday life in hopes of becoming a champion.
The film uses Rock Paper Scissors to satire the current state of professional sports and the modern success of poker.
In anticipation of the theatrical release, the film played at over 40 colleges around the United States including UCLA, USC, Duke, Syracuse, North Dakota, and Florida. The film received an extremely positive reaction.
A Variety review states that good execution of a lame idea is better than lame execution of a good idea, and that this low-budget comedy turns out to be a showcase for an attractive cast.[1]
