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Last week, we had the opportunity to discover the graduation films created by animation students at 3iS. The presentations took place with both the Paris and Bordeaux campuses gathered together, alongside representatives from Mediawan Kids & Family (with talent scout Rojda Toprak, serving as the jury president), On Entertainment, La Cachette, and Blue Spirit, in addition to a member from the 3DVF team.
Since the class of 2024 isn’t very big, we had the opportunity for in-depth discussions with the students: we watched the films in the morning and conducted individual interviews in the afternoon, where we explored their portfolios and demoreels.
Here’s an overview of the animated short films:
- The Legend of Koi by Thomas Chevillard: A young boy fleeing hunters encounters a mysterious dragon…
This film was awarded the Grand Jury Prize.
- Bloom and Gloom by Noémie Maumont: A young woman possesses a unique ability to influence plants with her emotions. She finds herself at the park for a romantic rendezvous…
This short was awarded the jury’s favorite award.
- Merry Christmas Stan: The only team project and the sole short fully created using 3D animation (by Flora Kossi, Gabin Roger, and Noémie Poulet), this short follows a boy eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. The question remains if Santa Claus is ready to meet Stan…
This film shared the jury’s favorite award with the previous entry.
- Oeil pour Oeil by Noémie Delcroix: A 2D animated short about a young wagtail confronted with the death of her companion and the opportunity for revenge. A choice that could define the rest of her life.
- Première Valse by Ella Djeriou: In a world filled with elemental magic, during a festival, Soleil and Nuage must perform a dance. Nuage becomes anxious in front of the crowd…
- Lara’s Nightmare by Nathan Decker: A talented young artist living with her parents is haunted by a giant spider…
Overall, the students presented short films that were close to their hearts, often addressing deeply personal themes. We particularly appreciated the opportunity for in-depth discussions, which allowed us to learn more about the students’ artistic skills and to answer their questions about joining the animation industry.
A big thank you to the school for their hospitality and to the students for their engaging presentations!
