DANCE WITH THE SEASHELLS! - Animation Short Film 2023 - GOBELINS

[@bscorvin]

I love the strange absurdity with the whole concert hall disappearing. Both of them immediately agreeing that “it couldn’t have gone far”, printing “lost concert hall” posters, and then when it’s inexplicably out in the ocean, everyone is there like nothing even happened. And then the whole trip over the ocean to get there.

[@nickpancakes2630]

Right?? It's just fun to watch. You let down your guard and say "okay, this is happening" and it doesn't break the plot or make you ask too many questions. I just enjoyed every second. This is in my top 5 Gobelin shorts of all time because of the way it makes me feel

[@theocarme]

Thank you so much! We had lots of different versions of the story, but the absurdity has always been there. I'm glad to hear that people were able to let go of all logic but still follow and appreciate the story and the friendship.

[@alligator64]

@@theocarme ohh! I wish I could make a short like this; but my writing teacher keeps telling me it should have some sense or make things be explainable... This absurdity took as something normal would be so cool to use...

[@Lovangeline]

This feels like a dream that's super fun and happy

[@Biscuitinmypocket]

And the fact that after the concert hall disappears, she is more worried that she cannot preform her concert than an entire building disappearing before her eyes lolololol

[@brelonwy]

I love how silly and vibrant this one was. The colors remind me of a cutscene you would see in a charming little indie game, I love it! I also like how she doesn't sing for the audience but they fully encourage her to do what she wants.

[@qs987]

this got all the vibe like the rollerblade one amazing

[@asalways1504]

Now that you mention it, this reminds me a lot of the indie game Celeste. This would be a cute premise for an indie game.

[@nathanreese1881]

The audience is awesome they unquestionably support the person they came to see even though she won’t preform.

[@solarprogeny6736]

it reminds you of indie media because it's an indie media. no need to look very far

[@chalkandrubble5702]

Rightttt

[@bagelisdead]

i feel like this is the kind of art style you'd normally see only in illustration form, so seeing it animated is really cool and i love the colors. the song is also banger

[@oliviaknowstrivia]

Thats the bestest way to put it ahaha

[@katchii93]

when the concert audience encouraged her, i just about cried actually 🥹

[@Hel7100]

Actually, I expected them to ask what she likes singing, and sing along with her (and that green-clothed pest would bite off her papers in anger). But it was nice to see her running away

[@xXMango_jellyXx]

I wish more people were like that in real life 😭

[@Hel7100]

Just to conclude, these two reeally, really deserve an animated series on their own.

[@coolestdude42069]

right?!🥹i totally grew attached to them and i cant stop rewatching this

[@HellShock]

This would be an amazing show!

[@Jxqust]

👍

[@solarprogeny6736]

but much like 99% of other Gobelins final projects this is as far as it will ever go because the industry wants minimum wage animation sweatshop workers and squashes down any kind of out-of-line creativity, preventing them from ever getting the greenlight

[@rumyum]

It reminds me of bee and puppy cat because of the vibrant colors and the absurdity of the story. I would watch it

[@Bonnie_Mairead]

I love Mehdi so much, his shrimp(?) costume, his tube socks and flip flops, his goofy attitude, we all need a Mehdi in our life. This animation is so goofy, giving up your career to sing about dogs, I love it. Beautifully done, I love the dynamic between Erika and Mehdi, really fun, feels like they're really friends, especially how Mehdi persists on hearing the song. And as of course, it looks wonderful as well. Sometimes these short films are really deep, but this fresh little goofy one is so fun, I love it!!!

[@theocarme]

Thank you so much!!

[@RaspBerryPies]

I love him as a kid holding the shrimp drawing at the end!

[@Phantasmarae]

I think it could be a lobster, I'm not sure

[@ijlayugan4149]

Its so sweet how the audience just said goodbye to her and wished her all the best so she could sing what she wants

[@Jazitechnis]

Maybe I’m looking too deep into it, but I LOVE how the music hall reappears when she finds her joy & love for singing again 🥹 & the fact it immediately disappeared when she lost her notebook, or the one thing that contained all her true love for music/singing. This is a really sweet message for all artists who sometimes lose their love or fulfillment in their passions. Creating & expressing yourself for YOU, & finding people who love your true authenticity! 💖 All love & applause to everyone in this project 🥰

[@contagiousremorse]

I think that perfectly symbolizes the concert hall reappearance

[@SimplicityWhispers]

Not too deep at all, I think this is perfect and is exactly how I was reading into it. It was just *so* well made! ♥

[@doodledancer8429]

no romance... just homeboys goofing off and singing about dogs... beautiful

[@Prismate]

Eeh I wouldn’t say “no” romance Maybe a bit

[@erazhyie]

They did implied to got married and have kids in the end, so maybe a bit of romance

[@cyprien]

Énorme, bravo l'équipe !

[@extradescant]

wtf mec ?

[@Virgules]

???? qu'est ce qu'il fait ici 😭😭😭😭

[@theocarme]

Merci ça fait trop plaisir !! On espère en faire une série

[@pifpouf]

Merciii !! 🎆🦐💙

[@aless6276]

Salut Cyprien !! Merci beaucoup, on est super contents que ça te plaise !!!

[@ОлегЕршов-м3с]

The old-ish anime aesthetic really works well with the bonkers premise and overly positive message. Wonderful short.

[@Mass310]

Trop content d’avoir doublé Medhi, merci à toute l’équipe ! Big love 🫶🏼🦐

[@anaellesaba3368]

Merci beaucoup Sami 🙇🏻‍♀️⭐️🦐

[@aless6276]

t'as donné vie au personnage, merci à toi !!!!

[@pifpouf]

💙🦐💙

[@sorackee]

So cool!

[@eliasnicoise2583]

Merci

[@happysloth4441]

Okay but can we appreciate how supportive her fans were when she decided she wanted to leave ❤

[@Makani_xlz]

Understanding French makes this 100000000000x better AND YES I AM FLEXING

[@cannedsquid]

I can understand like 0.0001% of it cause I understand kreyòl yes I am not maybe flexing

[@jyeell]

This is exactly how I picture Kero Kero Bonito's universe, it was so sweet, congrats

[@pifpouf]

Omg ! They were actually the reference for the little dog song ! You're the only comment I saw which mentionned them, I'm so glad you made the connection !! 💙🐶

[@DiabolikalThruYoSpeakrz]

I AM SO WEAK FOR UNADULTERATED SHOWS OF JOY AND LOVE AND THIS ANIMATED PROJECT IS JUST SO FULL OF IT

[@verakace]

I saw this short as a loss of creativity because you’re burnt out from doing things for others taste to a finding that spark again when you start to work for yourself because it’s your true passion/authenticity I loved it

[@applepretz5368]

You know what's crazy about that? I think as artists we're all feeling that frequency right now at this specific moment. Sometimes as artists we gotta remind ourselves why we love what we do in the first place. Even if it's looking at animation like this.

[@verakace]

@@applepretz5368 totally!

[@4winkyness462]

I loved this one so much. Mehdi is just so positive and optimistic and ridiculous. And his freestyle during the credits was actually so good! He and Erika are such a great duo. I couldn't help but smile!

[@Fluff_Noodles]

4:31 Mehdi dancing with the bipedal dog after they found the concert hall makes me so happy I can't stop replaying it and smiling. Can't forget about all the dogs becoming bipedal and bowing with him at 4:12 either. He just makes me so happy. I love love love how illogical and absurd all of this is. Everything is treated like a casual everday occurrence. Adventure is always. The almost childlike wonder. It feels like Ghibli 💕

[@ceebadooba]

It’s giving if steven universe and puppycat had a baby in Rhythm Heaven ~ I am absolutely obsessed!! The art style is so aesthetically pleasing and the music is catchy

[@jeagerbomb8970]

bro i NEED more animations with them i keep rewatching this

[@nerimaken482]

A detail I liked is how the journey to the concert hall was long and filled with obstacles but after Erika tells her audience where her heart lies and they support her, the path back is so shallow that the water is practically just a puddle they can walk on. It's a nice allegory of how following her dream cleared her inner turmoil and made life easier for her.

[@stinger5275]

This made me think of how even when you want to make a living out of your passion, you still care about money oriented goals (career, social fame, peers expectations..) but actually the only authentic art that you can produce is supposed to be genuine, not self-serving. I'm glad that Erika chooses to leave the concert room in the end.

[@PyrokeneticsarejusthotterOG]

“get yourself a man that can be your surf board” -My French Teacher

[@chenlery]

2:29 this shot is so ghibli to me. like the grass, the sky, the little town has me feeling some typa way

[@mikikatsuda7185]

Congratulations to the brilliant team of young artists! This short film is an absolute blast with its beat, rhythm, and a kaleidoscope of colors that dance throughout the story. The characters are a burst of creativity and sheer loveliness. The attention to detail on the props is amazing! Well done!

[@theocarme]

Thank you so much Miki!

[@OhNoBohNo]

I love the way her red life vest made her look a little like a lobster too! Lobster twins!

[@LyssComplicated]

I would love a miniseries of this!

[@Arn-finnur]

I've watched this so many times now. I love love love how unapologetically absurd it is and so full of heart

[@LmzKrs]

I love this animation and the soundtrack is sooo beautiful I can’t stop rewatching it, there is something so comforting about this whether it is the sea or the colors everything together is just perfect 🪽💕💗✨

[@ryanalegre6910]

This hand down, must be turned into an full on animated series...

[@0.BITZY.0]

I love it, no romance , just pure friendship and passion!!❤❤❤

[@sserpentinas]

i would watch a whole MOVIE about them! i love it.

[@zkneves5354]

I love that they didn’t turn it into a love story n kept the friendship pure😭

[@sofaa8571]

3:43 Mon petit chien Mon ami Ma chance Mon trèfle à quatre feuilles Mon phare dans la nuit Sans toi je ne vois plus que la pluie Tes petites pattes Sur le sable Ton empreinte disparaît dans les vagues

[@appo4587]

Merciiiiiii !!!

[@Jxqust]

Incroyable !

[@garfielffan6954]

La chanson ! Je l’adore !

[@Hoojabooja]

Listen. Every year, I get hyped for these shorts. I love all of them. And this? This might be my favorite this round. It was so, so, so charming that it just made me all warm and fuzzy. Thank you to all the students making these. You bring a lot of joy into the world and that means something.

[@Lovangeline]

bro this song is such a BANGER this film is such a good vibe in general omg 😭

[@foxpro3002]

I WISH LIFE WAS THIS COLOURFUL!!!! I love this short sooooo much.

[@vvitch-mist20]

I love how the crawfish man went "It couldn't habe gone far. Let's look for it." As if it didn't just evaporate before his eyes.

[@melancholybb659]

bro how did i become attached to these two in 7 minutes.

[@aayushraychaudhuri5085]

i can say people had a lot of fun making this and it was truly heartfelt, wonderful job ppl!!!!

[@langnails1731]

Unrelated, but I fancy Erika's lightstick!!💙🩵

[@Whomobile]

Guy was in the Lobster costume the whole time. Absolute dedication to his craft.

[@joeybu8152]

In a way, it’s like if a Rhythm Heaven game got a pilot episode! I love the silliness!

[@nerimaken482]

I’ve been in a depressive slump lately but watching this made me sooo happy you have no idea I loved everything about this video from the animation to the characters to the storyline and especially the music it resonated with everything I like. You did an amazing job with this project 🐚🦞!

[@nerimaken482]

I could literally keep on ranting I love that it’s set on the beach I love the the carefreeness of the story I love just the nostalgic happy feeling it gives you and the animation really ties it all together the sparkling eyes the funny faces I love all the details

[@AroundTheBlockAgain]

And they got the freestyle to translate into English subtitles?? Legendary

[@pocket-stars]

this is my new comfort video

[@lilmayita9466]

sameee I keep coming back to it

[@c1nnamodoll]

if this was a show, it would be my favorite thing 😭😭the visual, the music, THE SONGS !! the art style, the characters, story, absurdity, everything i love. already so attached to erika that the fan in the audience that wished her goodbye made me cry. this is perfect !!!!!!!!

[@miajones3025]

THIS NEEDS TO BE A SERIES!! 👏 👏 👏

[@angelyrighetti284]

This is now my favorite shortfilm! The colors, the character design, the songs about dogs, the sea motif! It's so silly and beautiful

[@layfe]

I would pay to watch a whole series about these two. My favorite part is when she asks him if he floats 🤣🤣🤣

[@HoundTeethers]

this, this is special. the art flows and attracts the eyes like nothing I've seen at least in a long time, the freeing vibe of it all and the sweetest characters! i hope this continues to grow in views

[@camilleguichardiere3320]

J’ai adorée!! J’ai rarement vue une animation aussi originale! La palette de couleur est vraiment chouette,l’histoire est absurde ce qui fait tout son charme. Les chansons sont vraiment cool et des ref dans tous les sens. Du bon travail🤟🐚

[@Im_British]

THIS WAS 37 mins ago how is this comment 2 weeks old

[@MrTobi013]

​@@Im_Britishwait, you're right!!!😨

[@Dog-Lover36]

Probably just a slight error.

[@rui4313]

it was broadcasted 2wk ago but it was unlisted i guess

[@anaellesaba3368]

Yep there was a mistake and the video was watchable publicly for a few hours before the official release 🤧

[@BadCat1Thecutedemon]

listening to mon petit chien again after losing my dear pup teté has got me feeling way too emotional. something about those silly lyrics just holds so much love. thank you for making this

[@mooncakes5707]

Oh wow.. I think I've just found my favorite animation from gobelins students this year! I think I missed this type of storytelling a lot - the plot was straightforward but the meaning of chasing your dreams and not giving them up for something you don't want struck deep within me. The animation, the MUSIC and the songs... I just loved it all so much! Congratulations to the team who worked on this lovely piece, I wish them luck in their future endeavors!

[@fullcrackalchemist]

Aww this was so cute, I loved it! I love how the story is super illogical and dreamlike, it's more of a loose thread of themes, vibes, and fun moments with cute style and amazing animation.

[@olpiv5287]

This artstyle reminds me of bee and puppy cat, also the script is fantastic, keep up the good work❤❤❤

[@1stmidas]

Magnifique, c’est particulièrement bien réussît. Un bravo tout particulier aux personnes qui se sont occupées des décors qui nous emportent dans l’histoire. Entre Mario Sunshine et les slices of life épisode spécial summer, on peut vraiment apprécier ces scènes pleines de chaleur et d’enthousiasme. Vous nous inspirez, signé : a fellow animation student who hope to make something as beautiful someday

[@theocarme]

Merci ça fait super plaisir!

[@agentdice7215]

I love the energy that goes behind these projects! Audibly laughed when I saw Erika used Mehdi as a surfboard lmao

[@charlottea3489]

The camera moving at 1:51 following Erika's face was a really nice touch to give tridimensionality in a extremely 2D animation short 😄! Beside this, I really love this short, its story, and the final message: it feels like an homage to early 2000's anime for little girls (mainly Magical DoReMi) and Studio Ghibli's Ponyo with a refreshing take on lightnings, shadows, shapes and, obviously, colors - all so vibrant, warm and very summer-like 🏖.

[@untypixel]

i long to see the process behind this, it’s absolutely beautiful. so visually appealing. the dialogue, the singing, and his freestyle at the end?!?! amazing. i want to do something this great one day.

[@sharkobama]

i have so much to say about this! the color palette here is so refreshing to look at. the style is so unique and silly, and the characters are so well made here! i enjoyed this a lot and i wished there’d be a whole series about this!!!!! kudos to the team who made this!!

[@newmusicmark]

I came here via Spotify. Cool song!

[@neff6185]

This is probably one of the best animated projects I’ve seen in god knows how long, the style and music is so nostalgic of a childhood show that I never watched aha. what I would give to see them explore this wonderful little world in a series

[@HeyItsNovalee]

This is ridiculously well done like I’m in awe. I would watch an entire series in this style so fast. Literally from the first scene I was immediately hooked. I looooooove how it’s so clearly inspired by early 2000’s anime and cartoons, it really hits that perfect nostalgic spot. Reminds me of being obsessed with shows like winx club and totally spies and princess jellyfish as a kid, but also reminds me of more modern shows and animes like miraculous and penguin highway and eve music videos. Just beyond excellent and now I’m depressed that it’s only 8 minutes long.

[@grettt7767]

LOOOOVE THAAAT❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tohomoko5120]

i would kill for a full season of them traveling and performing ;-; so good

[@lawrencentonga3735]

The freestyle at the end was a chef's kiss.

[@martingirod1188]

l'impro de Medhi à la fin: banger absolu. on veut le son sur spotify!

[@ZessXXify]

I adore the “puppy love” theme with the shrimp surrounding such a sweet and simple song about a girl and her dog

[@rockshowz]

OHHHH THIS IS SOO GOOD LOVE THE MUSIC 😭😭😭😭🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@AN-hc1bd]

i keep coming back to rewatch this short, it makes me so happy. 2 months ago, I lost my most precious light of life, my little doggie Mimi of 14 yrs. I sing "Mon Petite Chien" whenever I miss her. Congrats to the team who created the short and much love to the musician for the wonderful song.

[@pui2996]

the end always makes me want 2 cry i love this so much

[@MarenBrouwers]

AAAAAAAHHHHHHH I'm screaming, this is so cute and i adore the dog song. Omg omg omg. As an art student this is so inspiring to me, not only because the animation is gorgeous but also because Erika finding her love for singing and making her own decisions at the end of the story is such a personal matter that a lot of people are able to resonate with. Not to mention that i love the French language and that the voice actors have lovely voices. This is beautiful.

[@pencilstreak9]

love that the audience was totally behind her leaving

[@savemysoul3414]

THIS IS SO GOOD I LOVE ALL OF IT THE SONG CHOICES, THE VOICE ACTORS, THE ANIMATION AND SOUND EFFECTS, ESPECIALLY IN FRENCH WHAT?!!!?? ESPECIALLY SO BEAUTIFULLY ANIMATED???

[@Cartonflute]

J'adore ! L'histoire on dirait moi quand je jouais aux playmobiles, ça a cette absurdité enfantine dans l'enchainement des idées qui réconforte et parle à tout le monde plus que ça ne les perd ! L'ambiance rappelle beaucoup Rhythm tengoku, c'est trop stylé ça aussi

[@angie4597]

Tout au long de ce court métrage, un sourire s’affichait sur notre visage. Alors même que cela peut-être pour les personnes en bas-âge, petits et grands sont entraînés avec les personnages. Cela donne envie de voyage, de musique, de prendre comme Erika le large, A toute l’équipe: merci et bon courage !

[@ff7f502]

I love this. It’s like the graduates worked hard to become great artists, but they were always held back because they created and worked on assignments college required them to.. But now they have the skills, the power and influence to create whatever they want,, just the main character!!! I wish them well!

[@bscorvin]

Erika: “The concert hall won’t reappear on it’s own!” The concert hall:

[@abriishpotato4729]

I LOVE mehdi and Erika, they have the best dynamics! This deserves its own show to be honest

[@i_forgot_my_lunch7362]

I love this story. The art style is literally the CUTEST!! Art envy! The song and music is amazing and the message is also nice and something artist need to be reminded of. Your art doesn’t always have to be for an audience or other people

[@AWildAroha]

Non mais c’est incroyable purée , les musiques ,l’animation ,les décors , l’ambiance ,les personnages. Je pleure sur le poulet tellement c’est magnifique

[@richatdastkey3555]

beautiful! like a lucid dream. I was in tears when they run off out onto the water to fulfill thier dreams!

[@svvnvdraws]

i'm cryinng for how cute this film is~ i love the character designs, and erika surfing on mehdi was hilarious XDD

[@timango0]

I CRIED THIS IS BEAUTIFUL AND I HAD SO MUCH FUN WATCHING IT

[@sylvie_loves_frogs4951]

i really like that you can hear the smile in her singing :-)

[@janimatics]

i can't even put into words how much I love this. Oh my god. This is going to sound so dramatic but it's true, I have been looking and yearning for my eyes to lay sight onto something like this. I have so many feelings and thoughts in my heart and brain and a specific one that has yet to be brought to life by anyone. But this video satisfied that yearning. It had the same look and feel as to what I have been envisioning in my head for so long. I just wish there could be more of this like a show that I can hyper fixate over for longer and just wrap my entire being into.

[@JacobsEvelien]

I loved this, but there ain't no way a whole concert hall that paid for a concert is like. BYEE GOODLUCK! hahahahaha

[@kailyncorey8267]

I love this so much, the shots of the city are gorgeous! ! Ghibli vibes

[@alphestanley7194]

Spotify recommended me mon petit chien and it led me to this… truly the best thing that has happened

[@janettplanett]

ME TOO!!!! im so grateful it led me here🥹🥹🥹

[@nemo-chan9252]

Ive watched this animated short like around 10 times right now and it gets better. I love the songs, the art style and the wholesome message it brings. This is my comfort video. I love it. ❤️🐚🦐

[@ThrillOfHunt]

J'ai vraiment eu l'impression que c'était le scénario d'un rêve ! Avec la scène juste qui se barre, et qui revient, et puis finalement ça change rien tous les spectateurs sont là... C'est dur à décrire haha Trop bien en tout cas :)

[@WhisperWishh]

j'ai trop cru qu'a la fin ça allait devenir bad triste 😭 (par contre la musique je l'aime beaucoup trop vraiment)

[@rbkrivera]

It's so silly that it's refreshing!! I'd love to see a series of them

[@dedouze]

woow the colors 😍

[@theocarme]

Merci !!

[@mazzy713]

that was really sweet, a delight to watch. great work!

[@unaanguila]

Thanks for sharing, and for the subtitles! ❤

[@knife5926]

i really really loved this one. so charmed by the interactions and erika's sense of charm. the music is also lovely, fun, and has this great atmopshere and pacing that carries me along

[@greenapple9477]

What a happy and fun (and funNY!) animation. She essentially said, If I can't do what I want here, then I'll go somewhere else. Go off, queen. 👸

[@scotchramune]

I absolutely love this one!!! the colors?!! music!!??? character design!!!??? all of it is just marvelous