After Grandpa

After Grandpa (or Après Papi in the original French) is a very special animation – you might want to grab a coffee and a hankie before you watch it.  It tells the story of young Loup, a boy fascinated by insects who has just lost his grandfather. However, he soon realises that Grandpa isn’t quite as gone as everyone else thinks.  Loup must confront his fear as he discovers the reason for his grandfather’s return.

Après Papi was directed by Swann Valenza, Florian Gomes Freitas, Juliette Michel, Victoria Leviaux, and Axel Sence, with an original score by Nans de Jesus. The film has already received significant recognition, winning Best Student Project at SIGGRAPH and reaching the finals of the BAFTA Student Awards in the Animation category.  These super-talented creative made Après Papi while students at MoPA School of Animation in France.

Watch the animated short below.