Monkey Symphony (2014)

Planet of the (piano) apes

Two monkeys wish to break out of formality and play their piano freely. Their teacher insists on classical music, however, one monkey chooses to live a free life. In a world where the monkeys are music-lovers, two young chimpanzees are separated by a musical dispute. This amazing 3D animated movie is made by students from the ESMA school at Montpellier in France.

ESMA is an arts school with over 20 years of experience, which saw the birth of many graphic designers, photographers and 3D animators. Renowned for the quality and richness of its artistic education, the school offers training in design, graphic design, photography and 3D animation, as well as an Upgrade Applied Arts (MANAA). The goal: to prepare its students for various artistic professions to fully fulfill their creative desires. Located in Montpellier, Toulouse and Nantes, the school offers lessons in line with the professional environment.

Directed by Maxime Baudin, Mélanie Fumey, Julien Gauthier, Samuel Gonon