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How do you create one of the most talked-about animations of the year with a small, almost junior team, a tiny budget — and open source software? At VAF 2025, lead animator Thibaut Delahaye pulls back the curtain on the Oscar-winning FLOW, sharing insights into the creative process, technical challenges, and bold choices that turned a modest production into a global animation phenomenon.
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Hvordan skaber man en af årets mest omtalte animationer med et lille budget, et næsten uerfarent hold – og i open source-software? Under VAF 2025 inviterer vi dig med bag kulisserne på Oscar-vinderen FLOW, når filmens lead animator, Thibaut Delahaye, fortæller om den kreative rejse, de tekniske udfordringer og de løsninger, der gjorde FLOW til et globalt animationsfænomen.
Thibaut Delahaye is a 50-year-old animator based in the south of France, with over 25 years dedicated to the animation industry. Initially focused on comic drawing, he transitioned to animation after a brief training in 3DS Max, which led to his first significant role on the renowned TV show Funky Cops.
Throughout his career, Thibaut has worked on numerous TV series and feature films, including Flow, Cat & Dog, Even Mice Belong to Heaven, White Fang, and Triplets of Belleville, as well as various video games like Haven, Blanc, John Wick VR and Furi. He has held positions as an animator, supervisor, and mentor, teaching advanced animation techniques, acting, and body mechanics for the past decade.
Thibaut's skill set is tool-agnostic, having adapted to software such as Maya, Blender, and Softimage over the years. He is known for his curiosity, precision, and the ability to create lifelike animations. Currently, he oversees all animation aspects at the Ecole Des Nouvelles Images in Avignon, where he continues to foster new talent in the animation field.
