The short film “Jour de Vent,” which translates to “Windy Day,” invites viewers into a world where “wind carries away destinies.” This enchanting animation was completed in 2024 by six talented graduates—Martin Chailloux, Ai Kim Crespin, Élise Golfouse, Chloé Lab, Hugo Taillez, and Camille Truding—from the École des Nouvelle Images in Avignon, France.
The film’s narrative unfolds in a park where a variety of characters—a businessman, a family enjoying a picnic, a young couple, a cyclist, an elderly man with his dog, and a guitarist—experience an ordinary day. However, a sudden powerful gust of wind disrupts their day, bringing forth themes of change, acceptance, and connection.
The creative process behind the film was as dynamic as the story itself. The creators noted in an interview with Animation Magazine that the narrative evolved continuously, with the final scene being decided just three days before completion.
“Jour de Vent” has received several accolades, including the Jury’s Choice Award at the 2025 SIGGRAPH Festival and Best International Short Film at the Quickdraw Animation Society. The film is available for viewing on Vimeo.
