The Animashow - Episode 4 - Season 3
SUMMARY
Nicolas Schmerkin, founder and producer at Around Midnight "Autour de Minuit" studio, shares his journey in the world of animated films. Dive into his world of quirky animations that defy the norm, as he spills the tea on the wild ride of creating Logorama, a film that snagged an Oscar and a Cesar, and created challenges for the legal team. Get a sneak peek into the making of his epic debut feature, Unicorn Wars. In addition to this, Around Midnight studio also produces series for kids, with audacious artistic and thematic choices like No-No and Jean-Michel Super Caribou, adaptation of Magali Le Huche’s albums. Nicolas champions chasing dreams and collaborating with genius artists to craft mind-bending animations. Tune in for a delightful chat that promises to tickle your fancy.
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:25 - Discovering a Passion for Animated Films
00:03:19 - 20 Years of Passion and Creation
00:04:55 - The Birth of a Film Collective
00:06:34 - Evolution of Animation
00:08:18 - The Making of Logorama
00:11:15 - Brands Contacting Us
00:13:31 - Trip to California to get the Oscar
00:14:58 - A Surreal Experience at the Bar with Quentin Tarantino
00:16:52 - The Oscars Experience
00:18:31 - Representing France at the Oscars
00:20:01 - Logorama: A Film About Consumer Society and Logos
00:22:35 - Necessity of Dialogues
00:24:10 - Empty Places
00:26:08 - Creating Series for Kids
00:28:22 - TV Broadcast Compliance
00:32:12 - From series to feature film: Unicorn Wars
00:33:56 - Film Production Challenges and Growth
00:35:49 - Studio Facilities & Coproductions
00:37:44 - The Challenges of Short Film Production
00:39:52 - The state of Short Films
00:41:52 - Film Adaptation
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