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With our powers combined, the Four Corners Filmmakers made one awesome movie this weekend!

"The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" by William Joyce

What a wonderful book!  I was kinda-sorta aware of the premise for it prior to reading it.  I had heard of the short film, but hadn't had the chance to view it yet.  But when I saw the book on a shelf at the library, I snatched it up.  It was exactly the kind of book I wanted it to be.  It's not often that we get a children's picture book that has a lot of heart in it.  Sure, there are funny books, beautifully illustrated book, sad books, books with a lesson.  But it's rare that I come across a book that contains as much emotion as this one.  Maybe it's because I am and always will be a reader at heart.  I can't describe my love for books.  This book captured that emotion in the way that Mr. Morris Lessmore loves his books.

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore  by WIlliam Joyce is one of those books that I feel should be in every book collection.  It was a very sweet book.  It said a lot without having to say a lot.  I immediately feel in love with Mr. Lessmore- again, crazy book nerd over here, can you blame me?  I got so much joy out of this read.  I waited to watch the short film until after reading the book.  I was surprised to realize that I got the same emotions from the film, but on an even grander scale.  This was the perfect story to adapt.  My only regret was not watching it sooner.  Trust me, if you haven't done so already, you must watch it.  And while you're at it, you must read the book.  All book readers (and I suspect that if you are reading a book blog, then you must be a book lover) must get the opportunity to enjoy this fantastic story!


Happy Reading!
-Melly

"Highlander: The Watcher" Shoot June 16, 2012

 Once again I was lucky enough to get to tag along on a shoot for Highlander: The Watcher.  This time we shot up in La Plata Canyon in Colorado.  It was beautiful  Check out some of the shots I got!  The short films will be available on the Blu-Ray release of Highlander: The Series.  For now, check out the facebook page and the trailer (below).

All Photos by Melanie Leeson ©2012

*Note: Photos on this blog and my facebook were taken by me.  There were a lot of cameras at the shoot, I don't want to take credit for photos I didn't take :-)

Stills from "Til' I Can Fly"

Stills from the upcoming short film "Till I Can Fly," from Out of the Void Productions: written by Debra Doggett, directed by Brit Ward 

Photos by Melanie Leeson © 2012

Francis Tucker

I am a bit behind on my reading this week (so many other projects going on, it's hard to keep up).  But I couldn't resist taking a moment to show off the Four Corner's Film Makers' character from the 48 Hour Film Challenge.  Here he is: Francis Tucker!

"Highlander: The Watcher" Shoot October 15, 2011.

Sword fights, fake blood, and camera angles!  Check out the photos from yesterday's Highlander: The Watcher in Aztec, New Mexico.  I was very lucky to get to help these awesome guys and had a blast taking photos and learning more about making movies.  The short films will be available on the Blu-Ray release of Highlander: The Series.  For now, check out the facebook page and the trailer (below).

 

All Photos by Melanie Leeson ©2011
*Note: Photos on this blog and my facebook were taken by me.  There were a lot of cameras at the shoot, I don't want to take credit for photos I didn't take :-)

"I'm Waiting" from Out of the Void Productions

I'm Waiting

A young man waits while his thoughts push him to insanity.

Music by Jonathan Bacon
Written and Directed by Brit Ward
©2011 Brit C. Tullis

Out's of the Void's Blog and on: Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter.

Pictures from Out of the Void's short film, I'm Waiting.  

And check out Four Corners Film Makers!

-Melly

All Photos by Melanie Leeson ©2011