Fabrice O. Joubert's “French Roast” was honoured with a Honorary Mention at the Prix Ars Electronica 2009, category Computer Animation.
In a fancy Parisian café of the 1960s, an uptight businessman is about to pay the check when he finds out that he’s lost his wallet. To save time he decides to order more coffee … “French Roast” is a character-driven short animated film. With no dialog, the story is told through character animation, music and sound.
About Fabrice O. Joubert
Fabrice Olivier Joubert (FR). Before directing his first CG-animated short film, Fabrice Olivier Joubert built a solid reputation as a traditional and CG animator.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.