The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello (2005)

Director:

Anthony Lucas

Writers:

Mark Shirrefs (written by) and
Anthony Lucas (story)
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Genre:

Animation | Short | Mystery | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

"Do you wish to see a miracle?" Dr Claude Belgon, Aerial Biologist from the Academy

Plot:

Set in a world of iron dirigibles and steam powered computers, this gothic horror mystery tells the story of Jasper Morello, a disgraced aerial navigator who flees his plague-ridden home on a desperate voyage to redeem himself.

Plot Keywords:

Gothic | Ghost Ship | Industrial | Scientist | Stop Motion

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 7 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Joel Edgerton	...	Jasper Morello (voice)
Helmut Bakaitis	...	Doctor Claude Belgon (voice)
Tommy Dysart	...	Captain Griswald (voice)
Jude Beaumont	...	Amelia (voice)
Richard Moss	...	Kovaks and Additional Voices (voice)
Lewis Fiander	...	Engineer Kemp and Additional Voices (voice)

Directed by
Anthony Lucas

Writing credits
Mark Shirrefs		(written by)
Anthony Lucas		story
Mark Shirrefs		story

Produced by
Susie Campbell	....	executive producer
Anthony Lucas	....	producer
Julia Lucas	....	producer
Mark Shirrefs	....	associate producer

Original Music by
Bruce Rowland

Film Editing by
David Tait

Production Design by
Anthony Lucas

Sound Department
John Rowland	....	sound designer

Visual Effects by
David Tait	....	visual effects supervisor

Animation Department
David Cook	....	animator
Janelle Kilner	....	animator
Brock Knowles	....	animator
Anthony Lucas	....	animator
Jacob Winkler	....	animator

Other crew
Tony Nagle	....	production accountant

Production Companies

• 3D Films
• Australian Film Commission, The
• Film Victoria
• SBS Independent

Distributors

• Monster Distributes (2005) (worldwide) (all media)

Also Known As:

The World of Jasper Morello (Australia) (informal title)

Runtime:

Australia:26 min | Argentina:28 min (Mar del Plata Film Festival)

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Argentina:Unrated | Australia:M

Company:

3D Films

A magnificent film

The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello is absolutely amazing, and deserves a huge audience.

The film is set in a world that resembles Victorian England, but different, in that giant mechanical airships are the main mode of transport. Jasper Morello is a navigator who undertakes a dangerous expedition into uncharted territory in order to escape from his plague-addled city. The film has a Jules Verne-like sense of wonder and imagination that is irresistibly appealing.

The distinctive look of 'Jasper Morello' deserves the many accolades which will definitely follow in due course. The characters are rendered in layers of silhouettes, a look which must be seen to be fully appreciated. The design of the airships and of the world in which they float in is masterful.

The combination of Victorian-era story and cutting-edge animation makes for an extremely enjoyable film, one that should be seen by both children and adults.