The Flesh Dress Qualifies for 2027 Oscars After LA Shorts Win
Joachim Hérissé's French stop-motion horror short took Best Animation at LA Shorts 2026, earning a place in the 2027 Oscar race.
Joachim Hérissé's stop-motion short The Flesh Dress (La Robe peau) has qualified for consideration at the 2027 Oscars, according to Cartoon Brew. The film earned its place by winning Best Animation at LA Shorts 2026.
The Flesh Dress is a French stop-motion horror story co-written by Hérissé and Emma Degoutte. It was produced by Stéphanie Launay at Komawé, with puppets made by textile artist Aline Bordereau.
The story follows an aging tailor whose fear of growing old leads to a macabre new creation.
The Best Animation prize at LA Shorts 2026 was the result that secured the film's Oscar eligibility for the 2027 ceremony.
Quick answers
What is The Flesh Dress?
It is a French stop-motion horror short directed by Joachim Hérissé and co-written by Hérissé and Emma Degoutte, about an aging tailor whose fear of growing old leads to a macabre new creation.
How did The Flesh Dress qualify for the Oscars?
It won Best Animation at LA Shorts 2026, which qualified it for consideration at the 2027 Oscars.
Who produced The Flesh Dress?
The film was produced by Stéphanie Launay at Komawé, with puppets made by textile artist Aline Bordereau.