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Les Bêtes is a dark stop-motion fantasy by Michael Granberry, following a mysterious rabbit who conjures bizarre creatures for a cruel king. Inspired by Ladislas Starevich, the film blends gothic atmosphere with meticulous handcrafted animation. Its rich textures and haunting tone earned the 2025 Vimeo Staff Pick Award at Annecy.
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Handcrafted stop-motion creature reveals gothic detail
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Expressive puppets heighten eerie theatrical atmosphere
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Michael Granberry is a three-time Emmy Award-winning animator based in Portland, Oregon. Having served as Animation Supervisor for Severance and Lead Animator on the Oscar-winning Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, he brings a high level of technical expertise to every production.

His background in puppetry, theater, and voice acting informs a multifaceted approach to animation, allowing him to lead creative teams in producing award-winning content for studios like Apple TV+, Amazon, and Netflix.

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