Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Florian Maurice, Maxime Foltzer, and Estelle Bonnardel, the directors of the short film "Au Revoir Mon Monde," an animated film about a man in a fish costume trying to reach the woman he loves before the world ends. The film received the gold medal in the animation category at the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the origin of the film in Florian's own life, some of the films that inspired the world of this film, and some of the biggest challenges of creating the visual world of the film.Books mentioned in this episode include:Divine Invasion by Philip K. Dick2001: a Space Odyssey by Arthur C. ClarkeThe Cursed KingsPréférence système by Ugo BienvenuFilms mentioned in this episode include:"Au Revoir Mon Monde” directed by Florian Maurice, Maxime Foltzer, and Estelle Bonnardel2012 directed by Roland EmmerichReady Player One directed by Steven SpielbergPacific Rim directed by Guillermo del ToroRogue One: A Star Wars Story directed by Gareth EdwardsMelancholia directed by Lars von TrierYour Name. directed by Makoto ShinkaiMemories of Murder directed by Bong Joon-hoThe Wickerman directed by Robin HardyThe Banshees of Inisherin directed by Martin McDonaghBlade Runner directed by Ridley ScottBoogie Nights directed by Paul Thomas AndersonBoyz N' the Hood directed by John SingletonTransformers directed by Michael BayThe Place Beyond the Pines directed by Derek CianfranceThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King directed by Peter JacksonShrek directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky JensonKung Fu Panda directed by John Stevenson and Mark OsborneBig Trouble in Little China directed by John CarpenterPuss in Boots directed by Chris Matthew MillerScrubs (TV show)"Au Revoir Mon Monde" has been presented at numerous film festivals around the world this year and is in the running for the 97th Academy Awards.You can follow the film on Instagram @au_revoir_mon_monde and follow the Florian @vaulfe, Maxime @grenade_bio, and Estelle @fat_mimi_the_third.Support the show

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