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Immersed in biting cold, a young boy struggles to survive in a city frozen by winter and darkness. Cold Blood is an ambitious short film, made by the final year students of 3D Animation and Special Effects at ESMA. This project of the class of 2024 was characterised by a double challenge: a bold artistic direction and the design of a world that is both immersive and disturbing. A look back at this remarkable achievement.

At the 2024 edition of the COURT MAIS BON festival, which each year highlights ambitious creations in short format, two short films made by ESMA 3D Animation and Special Effects students stood out: Reven and Tricot de Corps.

With AMOK, the students of the class of 2023 in 3D Animation and Special Effects brilliantly rise to a number of technical challenges to bring to life a short film that is as masterful artistically as it is technologically. In the heart of an oppressive jungle, a man, obsessed with his prey, stalks a panther until a brutal confrontation. Carried along by intense direction, this captivating film illustrates all the know-how and creativity of these future animation professionals.

For the Les Mycéliades festival, the Cinéma Diagonal in Montpellier is opening its doors to us on Friday 7 February at 8.15pm. This year, the theme of ‘Intelligences’ will be explored at the event, which is devoted to science fiction cinema. To mark the occasion, ESMA is showcasing the talent of its students by screening a number of their films alongside creations from CinéCréatis.

The student films Trash and Dawn, created by ESMA talent, have been included in the prestigious selection of the American festival Cinequest. An exceptional distinction that puts them on the road to the 2026 Oscars!

Immerse yourself in the creative world of our 3D Animation and Special Effects students! Their short films, which won awards at prestigious international festivals in January 2025, bear witness to their talent and artistic mastery.

Driven by remarkable technical and artistic ambition, De la Gloire, an animated film by ESMA’s Class of 2023, plunges us into a gripping aerial confrontation during the First World War. Behind this immersive work lies a meticulous collective effort, marked by a number of challenges that were brilliantly met.

In a futuristic world where robots dominate everyday life, the 3D Animation and Special Effects students unveil Beyond the Dust, a fascinating creation of great technical mastery. This short film brings to life machines imbued with emotion, reflecting meticulous work and remarkable team synergy.

ESMA is delighted to announce that its graduation short film DAWN has been selected to take part in the prestigious 23rd VES Awards. This choice marks international recognition for this exceptional project, the fruit of the talent and know-how of our 3D Animation and Special Effects students.

For the 2024 edition of Pixar’s Renderman Art Challenge, ESMA is honoured to celebrate the success of two former students: Margot Brun, who won first place, and Noémie Layre, who came third. Every year, this competition offers an exceptional platform for artists wishing to showcase their talent, creativity and artistic vision through a project designed using the renowned Renderman rendering software.

Plunged into a modern and absurd world, three pirates resurrected from the depths of the ocean embark on an adventure that is as eventful as it is hilarious. Focus on Pirate Fair, an original short film by ESMA talent.

Trash and Dawn, 2 films made in 2024 by ESMA students, have been awarded the ‘Short Film Market Picks’ label at the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market.