The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore Wins Animated Short Film: 2002 Oscars

Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper present William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg with the Oscar for Animated Short Film for The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore at the 84th Academy Awards.
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[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

The story is about love, hope and sorrows, which tells you how words disappear, your life can become greyer.

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

This animated short film was described as an allegory about the curative powers of story.

[@ruiz460]

Just heard Brandon give a speech today in Dallas. What an incredibly humble, kind and passionate person. His work reflects that. Bravo sir!

[@trevoratkinss]

Actually these were the 2012 Oscars.. Not 2002

[@renepantoja3663]

Somebody must've misspelled 2012, one of my favorite years

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

In an allegory about the curative powers of story, books return the favor to those who care for them.

[@RobParkerbassman]

Congrats to Moonbot!! Way to go Shreveport, LA!!

[@princess7strawberry]

I am so incredibly proud of Moonbot. Congratulations, guys!

[@sorenthefilmbrony]

From the guy behind Rollie Polie Olie and Robots. Points if you remember these animations.

[@scottvasquez1401]

And the author of the book that inspired Meet the Robinsons.

[@sholabolaji2975]

Don’t forget he also wrote the book for George Shrinks

[@mauricehood1510]

It was certainly my delight to have had the chance to tailor those Dickies Tuxes for those guys. Second only to my Prince purple tuxedo in 2005. Maurice Hood SuperFine Tailoring "Chicago".....

[@jwelch5742]

I am glad they pick The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore for Best Animated Short Film.

[@ChrisWolff2013]

Wendi McLendon-Covey

[@arceliapaz]

GREAT animated short, it deserved to win :)

[@MrBaddel77]

ellie and wendi are very beautiful here

[@mrjroc318]

WELL DONE

[@coveragentcov]

Well done Moonbot!

[@marvildegayoaquino1597]

This animated short film was created using computer animation, miniatures and traditional hand drawn techniques.

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2012 oscars

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Sunday
The Fantastic Flying Books Of Mr Morris Lessmore
La Luna
Angry
Wild Life

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Da boys.

[@marysanders3221]

Haha I know BOTH creators of this short film