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Former EIC and CCO of Marvel Comics, Joe Quesada, is to give Fly, the short film he wrote and directed, has its world premiere at the Utah Film Festival in a few weeks. He tweets “Hey everyone, here’s the start of 2023, exclusive update, out of left field. I’m proud to announce that my short film FLY, or as I like to call it, The World’s Most Expensive Home Movie,” has just been selected for screening at the Utah Film Festival.
The eighteen-minute film is produced by his wife and a former Marvel editor Nancy Quesadaand will star Carly Quesadatheir daughter. Fly described like this; “Seventeen-year-old Maria Carbonell loves making up stories with extraordinary characters, surprising adventures, and unimaginable worlds. Her latest story may be the most unexpected yet… hers.”
adds Joe Quesada “FLY will be screened along with many other films Friday, January 6 at 5:00 p.m. at Towne Hub, 120 W Main St, American Fork, UT. There’s a panel I’ll be attending right after” also adding “The UFF Audience Choice Awards are open. I would appreciate it if you would check “FLY” and “OTHER” right below and write in the following names. Starring: Carlie Quesada, Cinematography: Ben Garst, Director: Joe Quesada, Music Score: Kyle Bruce Stevens. Yeah, it’s a little weird to vote for movies you haven’t seen yet (you can’t post them until after festival season) and it’s the equivalent of a “Who has the most friends and family” award. But I would be honored if you shot us. The team worked incredibly hard to make this short story happen. Oh, and stay tuned! As we speak we are working on a short trailer which I hope to have by tomorrow. Thank you again for your love and support over the years. I have a bunch of cool stuff to announce in 2023! FLY is only the first.”
Carlie Quesada also writes “This has been a project my father has dreamed of for years. And I am forever grateful that he allowed me, along with the talented cast and crew, to help make his dream a reality. I am so glad I got to work with my family and dear friends. I’m so excited to share it with everyone.”
Additionally, Fly actors are also involved Scott Irvine, Kenley Bozzuto, Emily Todd, and Angela Wangwith Benjamin Garst as Editor. Benjamin Garst was supervising producer and series DP on the documentary series, Marvel’s Storyboards.
Aside from his editorial work at Marvel Comics, Joe Quesada is best known creatively for drawing Batman, Daredevil and Spiderman comics, as well as the creation of the character Ash, and was behind the launch of Marvel Knights, MAX and the Ultimate series. While he has been involved in an advisory role as a member of Marvel’s Creative Committee on the MCU, this is his first film. Anyone planning to go see it? Let us know if you are…
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