DDA Guest Lecture Series Spring 2024: Jérémie Périn

Jérémie Périn was born in 1978 in the north of France. He studied animation at the renowned Gobelins school, graduating in 2000. Since 2001, he has worked for various animation studios, acquiring solid experience in storyboarding, layout, compositing, and design. He moved on to directing in 2004 with TV series pilots and short films.

In 2007, he collaborated with the studio JE SUIS BIEN CONTENT as a producer and director on various series such as CO2, Nini Patalo and Socks. He also works at Autochenille Production, working on the development of The Rabbi’s Cat and Sardine in Outer Space. In 2009, he directed the opening credits of the film Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life and the music video Truckers Delight for the band Flairs.

In 2016, he directed the series Lastman, and made a name for himself in adult animation in France and around the world. Most recently, he directed the feature film Mars Express, which was nominated for a Cristal Award at the 2023 Annecy International Film Festival.

Jérémie Périn lecture is in conjunction with the Animation First Festival organized by FIAF – French Institute, Alliance Francaise. More info: https://fiaf.org/animation-first-2024/