Coquille, a student short film, selected at the FOYLE FILM FESTIVAL

 

A prestigious honour for ESMA

The FOYLE FILM FESTIVAL, recognised as a gateway to the Oscars and BAFTAs, is a key event celebrating excellence in cinema. It showcases the work of both young talent and seasoned artists. The selection of Coquille in this prestigious setting underlines its high technical level and narrative strength, confirming its excellence.

Coquille: an epic journey through the calanques

In this moving and gripping short film, Bernard, a hermit crab tied to his shell, finds himself thrown into the unknown after being swept away by a seagull. Set down on a beach overrun by tourists, he crosses paths with Morice, a small, malformed crab sheltering under a bottle cap. Together, they brave the dangers of a hostile environment full of rubbish and natural obstacles. This shared quest becomes a journey of initiation, where Bernard discovers the value of helping others and the courage to go beyond his limits.

Filmed in the luminous atmosphere of the calanques, Coquille is distinguished by its refined aesthetic and poignant narrative. As well as telling the story, the film also draws the viewer’s attention to environmental issues, combining poetry and awareness-raising.

The fruit of the collaboration of Justine Aubert, Cassandra Bouton, Grégoire Cailles, Maud Chesneau, Anna Danton, Loïc Girault, Gatien Payrude and Justine Raux, all students at ESMA (class of 2023), Coquille embodies their creativity, passion and technical mastery. A collective work that is now shining on the international stage.

We wish Coquille every success!

The entire ESMA team is delighted with this award and wishes our talented students the best of luck in this competition. We have every confidence in Coquille ‘s ability to impress the jury and take further steps on its path to international recognition.

Watch the Coquille teaser!