The ANNIE AWARDS: the global benchmark for animation
Created byASIFA-Hollywood (International Animated Film Society), the ANNIE AWARDS are considered to be the highest distinction in the field of animated film. Each year, they reward the artistic and technical excellence of the best international animated productions, whether feature films, series, shorts or student projects.
Being nominated for an Annie Award is a rare privilege and an exceptional accolade from industry professionals. For a graduation film, this selection is a true seal of excellence, placing the team alongside the greatest studios and talents in the world of animation.
TRASH, a film by ESMA’s Class of 2024
Produced as part of the graduation film by students in the class of 2024, TRASH is a short film that is the result of a collective effort across the entire production chain of a 3D animated film.
The film was directed by Gregory Bouzid, Maxime Crançon, Robin Delaporte, Matteo Durand, Romain Fleischer, Alexis Le Ral, Margaux Lutz and Fanny Vecchie.
With TRASH, the team has produced an accomplished project, whose artistic choices and level of execution have won over the juries of numerous international festivals.
An exceptional track record at international festivals
Even before its nomination for an Annie Award, TRASH had already made a remarkable name for itself on the international scene, winning numerous festival nominations and awards.
Among his major awards:
- Best in Show – SIGGRAPH 2025
- Best Animated Short – BAFTA Student Awards
These prestigious awards confirm the artistic and technical scope of the film, as well as the industry’s unanimous recognition of the team’s work.
Congratulations to the TRASH team
This nomination for the ANNIE AWARDS crowns an already exceptional career and marks a new stage in the international recognition of TRASH and its creators.
Our sincere congratulations to the entire team on this prestigious nomination, and our best wishes for the future. Whatever the outcome, TRASH has already established itself as one of the most significant graduation films of its generation.