French Roast

Directed by Fabrice O. Joubert

2008

Animation

8 min

France

Color

No dialogue

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?

Story Topics Childhood

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