Dynamic Lethargy Films is James Beattie Morison. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1110212/.
I am a independent film maker and my films have been shown at film festivals and exhibitions in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Victoria, New York City, Los Angeles, London and Adelaide.
I made my films with the help of the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers.
You can watch my films on YouTube:
and on Vimeo:
Watch or learn more about my films and videos:
“Ted Writes a Novel” Recording Demonstration
2023 10 minutes
This video demonstrates how I prepared the audio recordings on my audio page. https://dynamiclethargyfilms.ca/audio/
The Sad Lady and the Hesitant Father-in-Law
2022 3 minutes
What seems to be a chance encounter in the park turns out not to be random.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2Vk0ym8B6Y
The Desperation of the Wretched Senator
2022 3 minutes
A politician tries to keep his past deeds from coming back to haunt him.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isWKL7U34CI
The Fortitude of the Adventuresome Husband
2022 3 minutes
An adventuresome Husband leads his wife on what is supposed to be a short walk in the evening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjprDHcL_ZM
The Hysteria of the Uppity Guru
2021 (Video) 4 Minutes
Two young people seek an audience with a great guru. What they learn is not what they expected.
The ZOOM Bomber
2020 (video) 4 minutes
The Zoom Bomber is an idea I worked on last year. I produced this storyboard version.
Interstellar Probe #830
2019 (video) 6 minutes
When I heard of Breakthrough Starshot I was keen to see the outcome. However, it may be 44 years or more before we get anything. Since I won’t likely live that long, I decided to make up my own simulation of what they might find.
Sunset #7
2018 (video) 1 hour 23 minutes
A real time video of a slow sunset. Something for patient people to relax with.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OgIzJ9WE50
Sunset #7 For Impatient People
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQBreJDpcUs
旅行火星 (My Trip to Mars)
2018 (video) 40 seconds
I wrote this short story for an introductory course in Mandarin.
Summer’s Too Short
2015 (video) 29 seconds
This film expresses how summer feels to me.
My Most Difficult Case
2014 (16mm) 9 minutes
A judge faces a difficult choice with his latest case. He hardly listens to the lawyers as they try to influence his decision.
The Barrier
2013 (video) 85 Minutes
Arthur knew that a barrier would save lives, but he must overcome other barriers first.
Note: I still consider this a “first draft” of the movie and plan to do a new version some day. Comments are appreciated.
Some Days . . .
2012 (16mm) 1 minute
Some days are better than others.
Make ’ em Squirm: The Sharkbiter Way
2012 (video) 9 minutes
An interview with Orville Sharkbiter about his new book “Make ’ em Squirm: The Sharkbiter Way”.
Contingency
2012 (16mm) 3 minutes
A retrospective look at the $100 Film Festival.
Line of Taxis
1999 (16mm) 11 minutes
A line of taxis waits in front of the office. They are “right-sizing” today.
My Next Film
2001 (16mm) 3 minutes
A film by James Beattie Morison about a film by Patrick Aull.
If I knew . . .
1995 (Super 8) 3 minutes
If I knew what this was about, I would tell you.
Who Shot the President
2001 (16mm) 3 minutes
WARNING: Some people may find this film offensive.
An intrepid investigative reporter blows the lid off the conspiracy.
Weekend in Calgary
1991 (Super 8) 3 minutes
In a big hurry to relax.
The Whispers Come
2009 (video) 1 minute
The world is in a fuss, but it doesn’t affect us.
The Fence
1996 (16mm) 3 minutes
An old fence by the side of the road inspires first speculation, then reflection.
Read me a Story Daddy
2008 (video) 1 minute
A father finds an easier way to read a story to his daughter.
Extra Special Care
990 (16mm) 4 minutes
A crack team of scientists and technicians collaborate on a very important project.
Note: This was a class project at SAIT.
