“Beurk!” : le désir au grand jour

The Animashow - Episode 5 - Season 5 SUMMARY What if the fear of a kiss said everything about growing up? In this new episode of The Animashow, I had the pleasure of speaking with Loïc Espuche, the young French director behind the internationally acclaimed animated short "Yuck!" ("Beurk!" in French)—a bold and tender exploration of childhood desire, shame, and the bittersweet comedy of growing up. From the playground to the red carpet, Loïc shares the incredible journey of "Yuck!"—from a spark of inspiration in a children’s screening room to nominations for the Césars and a spot on the Oscars shortlist. Together, we explore: 💋 How the idea of visualizing desire through glittery pink lips became a brilliant metaphor for first love and fear of judgment 🎨 The creative power of color scripting, collaboration, and working within a creative residency 🎒 Why making films “for kids” shouldn’t mean simplifying emotion or story 🎞️ The behind-the-scenes work of award campaigns, and how success can open unexpected doors 🎤 Honest reflections on the state of the animation industry—and the pressures young creators face today ✨ Plus: The joy of creative chaos, surprise festival moments, and the importance of just making your own stuff 💬 Memorable quotes: “The goal was simple: get nominated. Just being in the race meant everything.” “In just one day, six different projects landed in my inbox—some from people I’d never even met.” “We’re a generation raised on animation—and we’re ready to keep watching it.” 🎧 If you care about making personal films that don’t talk down to their audience—and believe animation can explore awkward truths with style and humor—this episode is for you. Enjoy the podcast! CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Loïc Espuche and His Work 02:41 The Impact of Awards on a Director's Life 05:26 The Genesis of “Yuck!” and Its Themes 08:23 Creative Process and Artistic Choices 11:20 Navigating the Awards Campaigns 13:36 Creating Content for Children 16:31 The Journey of an Animator 19:15 The Importance of Collaborative Environments 22:13 Reflections on Future Projects 24:53 Advice for Aspiring Creators 27:48 Inspiration and Influences in Animation " THE ANIMASHOW " NEWSLETTER 📫 2,000 pros read our free newsletter that breaks down the world of Animation and Entertainment. Sign up ➡︎ www.theanimashow.com ASK US A QUESTION ❔ We answer questions from you in our newsletter. Submit yours here: [email protected] LISTEN TO THE SHOW iTunes: https://apple.co/3OVE0ok Spotify: https://spoti.fi/482VF6g Deezer : https://bit.ly/animashowondeezer GET IN TOUCH NOW 🌍 Our website: www.theanimashow.com 🌍 Work with us: [email protected] JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Instagram ➡︎   / theanimashow   Twitter ➡︎   / theanimashow   TikTok ➡︎   / theanimashow   OUR SPONSORS ➡︎ 22D Music : Since 2006, 22D Music Group is an independent music rights management company with a special focus on music rights of audiovisual industries with worldwide music coverage. Find them on: https://www.22dmusic.com/ ➡︎ Toon Boom : Toon Boom offers award-winning software for 2D animation, storyboarding and production management softwares in film, television, video games, and education. Find them on: https://www.toonboom.com/ OUR MEDIA PARTNER ➡︎ Ecran Total : Everything you need to know about the film and TV production business, from scripts to popcorn. Audiovisual news for professionals! Read Ecran Total news on: https://ecran-total.fr/ PRODUCTION CREW Sound Engineering : Léonard Ourliac Direction of Photography : Maxence Bidault Post Production : Ismaël Otmani