The P’tits Beurres Festival in Nantes, in partnership with ESMA
News . 12 Mar. 2025
The P’tits Beurres Festival in Nantes will be showcasing emerging talents in animated film on March 14 and 15. Several films made by ESMA students will be shown on the opening night, alongside films from the CinéCréatis school. As a partner of the event, ESMA will showcase the creativity and talent of its young directors at this unmissable event.
Short films in the spotlight at the P’tits Beurres Festival
Every year, the short format is celebrated in all its forms at the P’tits Beurres Festival, an unmissable event on the Nantes scene. By highlighting young talent, the event offers a showcase for emerging directors through a varied and daring selection. For its 2025 edition, the festival is dedicating two days to screenings and discussions, with a particular focus on animation and the new generation of creators.
Student talent in the spotlight for the festival opening
On Friday, March 14 at 8:30 p.m., the festival will kick off with an evening devoted entirely to student productions. This inaugural session will showcase the creations of students from ESMA and CinéCréatis, two schools in the Les Écoles Créatives group.
At the heart of this special screening is a selection of short films illustrating both the inventiveness and technical mastery of these promising young directors.
3 films made by Cinécréatis students:
- Diogène
- L’Annonce
- Valitchka
5 films made by ESMA students:
- Swing to the Moon
- L’Ogre du Danube
- A Cookie’s Avdenture
- Vol 666
- Oeil pour Oeil
ESMA Nantes shines through this local partnership
By getting involved in the P’tits Beurres Festival, ESMA strengthens its local roots and actively supports young creation. Thanks to this collaboration, students have the opportunity to present their work in a professional setting and interact with an enthusiastic audience.
For the Nantes campus, this event represents a unique opportunity to showcase the talent and skills of future animators, while forging links with the region’s cultural players. A special moment for all animation and short film enthusiasts!
Through a variety of styles and universes, these films bear witness to the know-how acquired by the students throughout their training.