French Roast

I decided to make a cup of French Roast coffee this morning, and I remembered this little short film which was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Short Film (Animated) category in 2010 ...

French Roast is a French animated short film created by Fabrice O. Joubert, an animator, who worked from 1997-2006 at Dream Works Animation and currently works as an animation director on the upcoming French film A Monster in Paris.

Plot:

In a fancy Parisian Café c. 1960, an uptight businessman is about to pay the check when he discovers he forgot to bring his wallet and bides his time by ordering more coffee. 

Watch the video below if you are Q-rious to see how it all ends..

French Roast Won of the Following Awards:

• Best Professional Film - Bradford Animation Festival (UK)
• Prix José Abel / Best Animation - Cinanima (Portugal)
• Best 3D Character Design - ViewFest Digital Movie Festival (Italy)