Student film “Reven” Gains Momentum on International Festival Circuit, Directors Say
A short animated film created by a group of students is exceeding expectations, garnering awards and attention at film festivals worldwide-and potentially qualifying for oscar consideration. “Reven,” directed by Mathilde Morin and Victor Barreau, has been hailed by critics after premiering at several festivals, surprising its creators who initially focused on simply completing the project.
The film’s production was a significant undertaking, requiring 24 images for every second of its 6-minute, 30-second runtime. According to Morin, creating and calculating those images took approximately two hours per second. The team embraced a collaborative approach,with each member contributing based on their skills,likened to “a collective assembly of LEGO®” by Barreau. This teamwork marked a shift from the individual projects they were accustomed to during their studies, offering a preview of professional workflows.
“We worked with our heads in the handlebars, honestly we didn’t think about the after,” Morin said. ”Leaving school, we started by making a festival then everything went on.We were quiet surprised by the magnitude taken by the film.”
The directors emphasize the value of the nearly two-year journey from initial concept to a fully realized film. “It’s pleasant to start from an idea,quite abstract at the start,then to see it materialize over time,” Barreau concluded. “Reven” is currently being submitted to additional international festivals, some of which serve as qualifying events for the Academy Awards.
