the classic
In 2001, LEGO teamed with director Steven Spielberg to release the
LEGO & Steven Spielberg Movie Maker Set, which included computer moviemaking software, a PC camera, and LEGO pieces to film. That set spurred a budding LEGO moviemaking scene that has been propelled along by the acquisition of high-speed internet connections.
Brickfilms.com is a web site dedicated to LEGO movies.
Making of a BrickAlso check out the
Monty Python and the Holy Grail movie and others produced by
Spite Your Face Productions. LEGO’s own website boasts a
Star Wars film screening room.
Another absolute must-see is the amazing rock music video, made for the band the
White Stripes, done entirely in LEGO. You'll find it
here.
Remember Michael Jackson's "
Thriller" video? It was a zombie movie set to music, and someone has recreated it using LEGO and stop-motion animation. Watch it
here (link goes directly to video)
"
Robot Chicken", a popular series on Cartoon Network, often features short LEGO films. Here is an amusing one about the construction of
Egyptian pyramids.
BrickMan has created his own LEGO short film, entitled "The Classic" (pictured, left). As he puts it, it is random, violent and funny.
Click here to watch it now.
Some more must-see BrickFilms are:
Rock Raiders Video GameThis clip is taken from the RockRaiders Video Game intro from a few years back. I'ts not stop-frame animation, but it's still fun. Very good and inspirational to all
Zero Gravity RebellionMade by James Maduzia.
This amazing brickfilm has inspired many people
to start making films of their own.
This film is also winner of the The Brickfilms.com Words of Wisdom contest, voted #1 in the Best Overall
category-it's a must see!
The LetterAnother film by James Maduzia, "The Letter"
is an extremely enjoyable film and is top-notch in every
way. Smooth animation, great image quality, really nice sets, and a fun story.
Make sure to check it out!
Out of TimeBy Buxton.
A very enjoyable film for everyone!
This brickfilm is definitely worth checking out.
You wont regret it!
Battle of New OrleansHere's a film you'll be sure to enjoy!
The Battle of New Orleans is an
superb brickfilm in most every way.
Be sure to check out.
Lego 300 The trailer for 300, with legos. Also, check out the PG version, it's a load of laughs.
