The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Synopsis
After a hurricane levels his city, a young man wanders into a mysterious library where books literally come to life. This film won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film in 2012.
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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Type: Clip • Published 2012-03-21
Release History & Theatrical Window
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brandon Oldenburg, William Joyce
- Screenplay & Story
- William Joyce
- Original Score
- John Hunter
- Original Title
- The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Moonbot Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brandon Oldenburg, William Joyce
William Joyce
John Hunter
Alissa M. Kantrow, Lampton Enochs, Trish Farnsworth-Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Brandon Oldenburg
Director
William Joyce
Director
William Joyce
Writer
Alissa M. Kantrow
Producer
Lampton Enochs
Producer
Trish Farnsworth-Smith
Producer
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What is The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore about?
After a hurricane levels his city, a young man wanders into a mysterious library where books literally come to life. This film won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film in 2012.
Who directed The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore?
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore was directed by Brandon Oldenburg, William Joyce.
Who stars in The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore?
The principal cast of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore includes Not specified.
When was The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore released and how long is it?
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore was composed by John Hunter.