Custom Made

Everyone is nervous, at least to some extent, on their first day at a new job. Yet spare a thought for young Pierre (as I have called him). He is the only human living in a world of animals and even his recent couture diploma isn’t going to get him very far when it comes to competing with his colleague, whose eight legs put her at a distinct advantage to him when it comes to completing new dresses on time. So, his first day is going to be challenging, to say the least. Regardless, plucky Pierre decides to give it his best job, even if it comes to some unfortunate improvisation… This charming animated short was directed by Léa Cousty, Chloé Astier, Hugo Bourriez, Victoire Le Dourner, Raphaël Guez, and Mélanie Fourgeaud during their studies at Rubika in Valenciennes, France. Music is by Valentin Lafort and sound design by Henri Petitprez. The French title Sur Mesure means Custom Made in English (I hope no one minds me using the translation as the title to this post!). This is an…