French Roast

Directed by Fabrice O. Joubert

2008

Animation

8 min

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France

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Color

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No dialogue

poster

Synopsis

When it is time to pay the check at a chic Parisian brasserie, a stiff businessman realizes, with horror, that he's forgotten his wallet. How is going to pay the check?

Achievements

Oscar nominee in the Best Short Animated Film category

Festivals

2008

  • Foyle Film Festival | Best Animation

2009

  • Atlanta Film Festival | Best Animated Short
  • Anima Mundi International Animation Festival of Brazil | Best Art Direction
  • Siggraph | Best of Show Award
  • Prix Ars Electronica | Honorary Mention
  • Animanima International Animation Festival | Best Animation Jury's Special Distinction
  • Art Futura Show | 2nd Prize
  • Anima Córdoba International Animation Festival | Best Animation Prize
  • ViewFest Digital Movie Festival | Best 3D character design
  • Bradford Animation Festival | Best Professional Film
  • Leeds International Film Festival | Audience Award

2010

  • Academy Awards | Best Animation Short Nominee

Cast & Crew

Script:
Fabrice O. Joubert
Music:
Olivier Lliboutry
Producer:
Louis Viau, Pascal Chevé, Bibo Bergeron
Production Company:
Pumpkin Factory & Bibo Film

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