Indie filmmaker crafts polished live-action tribute to underrated Disney classic 'Atlantis' with visually stunning world and expanded lore
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Milo, the film's protagonist, is an explorer who discovers the location of the mythical kingdom of Atlantis using his grandfather's Shepherd's Journal - a story detail that expands on the original source material
Dreszler's 15-minute short film showcases a keen understanding of the original's Steampunk-inspired aesthetic and emotional beats, suggesting he's the perfect creative to helm a full live-action adaptation that Disney couldn't pull off
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Daniel Dreszler, Thaddeus Thatch, The Board of the Museum of World Discoveries, Milo: The Voyage to Atlantis