When Lilly Laney Moved In (1991)
John R. Dilworth's 2nd professional film. This 1991 short film was inspired by the romantic comedies of early Woody Allen. Shot on 35mm, it was animated and colored by hand using 'cels'. This film made it possible for Dilworth to direct the Nickelodeon pilot, "Psyched for Supppa". A real world example of how Indy short film-making could lead to commercial opportunities. Spread wide and far. Subscribe.
Festival & Awards
1992 ASIFA-East Animation Awards, New York City, USA
1992 Best Animated Film - 2nd Prize
1992 Cinequest, Best of Shorts, San Jose, USA
04/92 Worldfest Houston, Houston, USA Gold Star Award
Credits
When Lilly Laney Moved in
Directed and Animated by John R. Dilworth
Photography by Ron Bleicher
Music by Lou Volpe
Edited by Gregory D'Agostine
Cast
Frank: Paul Carlin
Lily: Mary Cornet
Dr. Szell: Jay Litzman
Additional Animation
Frank and Lilly tap dancing by Doug Compton
Flame animation, cat sneeze and Dr. Szell walk-up by Miguel Martinez
Assistant Animation
Chris Mason
Ed Mironivk
Barry Vodos
Assistant Character Inking
Ed Mironivk
Miguel Martinez
Ed Reynolds
Character Color Rendering
Chelsea Animation
Donnare Airllo
Gigi Amateau
Stephen Brandt
Betsy Neat
Pat Roberts
Michael Wetterhahn
Title and opening credits designed by Janet Scagnelli
Sound Recording by Phil Pearle
Assistant Color Design
Masako Kanayama
Ida Pearle
Collage by Marion Appel
Negative Cutting by Dick Cohen
end Credits design by Deborah J. Dilworth
Lipstick Kiss effect by Valerie L. Johnson
Title Stills:
Hercules and Omniale by Francois Boucher - The Art Institute of Chiago
The Love Letter by Jean Honore Fragonard - The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Pigma Lion and Galatea by Jean Leon Gerome- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Storm by Ppierre Auguste Cot- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Lovers, place D'Italie by Brassai- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Special Thanks to Ayeau King, Bruce Knapp, Karen Stark and Mark Heller
"I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me" by Joe Williams