3 films distributed by Miyu nominated in the Best Animated Short category – OSCARS® 2025

BEAUTIFUL MEN

Directed by Nicolas Keppens

Produced by Animal Tank, Miyu Productions, Ka-Ching Cartoon

Three balding brothers travel to Istanbul to get a hair transplant. Stuck with each other in a hotel far from home, their insecurities grow faster than their hair.

“This is one of the funniest comedies I’ve seen in a while.” cathengstrom

I would easily watch a feature film or series about these guys being dudes. It’s also one of the coolest styles of stop motion.” André Grochovski

“The film explores insecurities of men quite nicely and shows how frail the concept of beauty is. “ Ehraz Zaman

WANDER TO WONDER

Directed by Nina Gantz

Produced by Circe Films, Kaap Holland, Les Productions de Milou, Beast Animation, Blink Industries, Pictanovo

Mary, Billybud and Fumbleton are three miniature, human actors who perform in an eighties kids TV series called “Wander to Wonder”. After the creator of the series has died, they are left alone in the studio. With their slowly decaying costumes and growing hunger, they continue to make increasingly strange episodes for their fans.

“Wander to Wonder is a cinematic animated gem that redefines the possibilities of animation as a narrative art.” tomasglorias

“ Astonishing. 14 minutes to completely discombobulate me, an experience that is both funny and deeply sad, beautiful and profoundly ugly.” Jeroen Kraan

“Wonderfully creative. Kind of beautiful, and utterly nostalgic. This feels REAL. “ Bella

CONVERSATION WITH NINA GANTZ & DIRECTORS NOTES

YUCK!

Directed by Loic Espuche

Produced by Ikki Films, Iliade & Films

Yuck! Couples kissing on the mouth are gross. And the worst is, you can’t miss them: when people are about to kiss, their lips become all pink and shiny. Little Léo laughs at them, just like all the kids at the summer camp. But he has a secret he won’t tell his friends: his own mouth has actually begun glistening. And, in reality, Léo desperately wants to give kissing a try.

“What a beautiful way to showcase how every single person seeks love. From the ones who are not scared to say it to the ones who hide it.” Val

“ A sweet reflection on how kids navigate this part of growing up. The music is really really good.” Noah Hollis

“The mystery and excitement behind a first kiss and the butterfly feelings leading up to it. I loved this, literally no notes! “ Shauna

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