vinh:

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore was just nominated for an Oscar in the best animated short film category. It’s a story that’s inspired by Hurricane Katrina, Wizard of Oz, and books. You can download the short film for free on iTunes right now. I don’t think we can be Internet colleagues if you don’t like free things like I do, so go check it out.

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

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.