The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Plot outline

When a storm blows through and all in Morris' life is lost, he finds solace in the curative power of story with the help of a curious friend.

Awards

Curator's Choice Award for Animation: Burbank Int'l Film Fest
Best in Show: SIGGRAPH
Best Short Film for Kids: Traverse City Film Fest
Audience Favorite: Animated Shorts: Palm Springs Int'l Film Fest
Golden Space Needle Award for Best Short Film: Seattle Int'l Film Fest
Special Jury Prize for Imaginative Storytelling: Nashville Film Fest
Audience Award, Best Short: Florida Film Fest
Best Animated Short: Cleveland Int'l Film Fest
Best Animated Short: Cinequest Film Fest
Audience Favorite Goujon Caille Award: Cinema on the Bayou

Description

Inspired, in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, “Morris Lessmore” is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a poignant, humorous allegory about the curative powers of story. Using a variety of techniques (miniatures, computer animation, 2D animation) award winning author/ illustrator William Joyce and Co-director Brandon Oldenburg present a hybrid style of animation that harkens back to silent films and M-G-M Technicolor musicals. “Morris Lessmore” is old fashioned and cutting edge at the same time.