ESMA, partner of the P'tits Beurres Festival in Nantes

The P’tits Beurres Festival: a celebration of short films

A key event on the Nantes film scene, the P’tits Beurres Festival celebrates short films in all their diversity. Dedicated to young talent, it showcases promising directors through an eclectic and daring programme. For this 2025 edition, the festival is offering two days packed with screenings and meetings, with a particular focus on animation and new generations of creators.

An opening night showcasing student talent

On Friday 14 March at 8.30pm, the festival launch evening will be dedicated to student productions, with a screening of films made by students from ESMA and CinéCréatis, two schools in the Les Écoles Créatives group.

To attend the festival, book your place here!

On the programme for this special screening is a selection of short films showing the creativity and technical mastery of the students:

3 films directed by Cinécréatis students:

• Diogène
• The Announcement
• Valitchka

5 films made by ESMA students:

• Swing to the Moon

• L’Ogre du Danube

• A Cookie’s Adventure

• Vol 666

• Œil pour Œil

These films, in a variety of styles and universes, illustrate the know-how acquired by the students during their course.

A local partnership that puts ESMA Nantes in the spotlight

By joining forces with the P’tits Beurres Festival, ESMA is affirming its local roots and its commitment to young creative talent. This collaboration enables students to see their work projected in a professional setting and to meet a curious and passionate audience.

For the Nantes campus, this event is a valuable opportunity to showcase the skills of future animators and to strengthen links with local cultural players. A not-to-be-missed event for all animation and short film fans!

To attend the festival, book your place here!