The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

• Director: William Joyce, Brandon Oldenburg
• Language: English
• Theatrical Release Date: January 30, 2011
• Awards: Winner: 2012 Academy Awards Best Short Film (Animated)

Synopsis: Inspired, in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, 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 MGM Technicolor musicals. Morris Lessmore is old fashioned and cutting edge at the same time. [Synopsis Courtesy of IMDb.]