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Nexus Studios signs Coup de Foudre
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The directing trio Coup de Foudre bring their innovative aesthetics to 3D Animation for Nexus.
Nexus Studios welcome directors Coup de Foudre to its commercial roster.
True to their name, Coup de Foudre’s work is striking, immediate, and impossible to ignore.
Composed of Swann Valenza, Florian Maurice, and Teo Frantz, the trio brings a contemporary, cinematic approach to 3D, consistently pushing the boundaries of the medium.
The directors met at MoPA in France, where their collaborations quickly gained recognition. Their projects include Emmy-nominated work for The New York Times, as well as award-winning short films honoured with Student BAFTAs and Student Academy Awards, SIGGRAPH accolades, and dozens of festival selections.
Whether crafting the heartwarming, tactile 3D landscapes of Provence in the award-winning Après Papi or pioneering technical innovations in Le Bruit du Silence, where they scanned and mapped live-action eyes onto 3D models to achieve a striking human depth, Coup de Foudre pairs meticulous attention to detail with bold experimentation.
With a practice that blends visual and technical mastery, Coup de Foudre finds a natural home at Nexus Studios, where creatives and technologists collaborate closely to bring ambitious ideas to life.
"Nexus projects have always inspired us and sparked our imagination. We’re incredibly excited to now be part of this journey, working alongside such talented and inspiring teams." said Coup de Foudre.
“Coup de Foudre bring what we care about at Nexus. A clear point of view and real authorship. Their work is cinematic, expressive, truly crafted and sitting where strong artistic vision meets ambitious execution. We’re very excited to welcome them!” adds Chris O’Reilly, CCO & Co-Founder, Nexus Studios.
