Pader
(France, 2024, 8’25)
“A young boy, clad in a dunce cap and lion’s paw gloves, embarks on a quest across a fiery desert, carrying a heavy burden. Compelled by an imperative inner voice, he faces hardships, turning his duty into a tool to get through the pitfalls.
Jean Vergé Director
Maxime Lefebvre Assistant director
Benjamin Pernot Writer
PEGBAR ANIMATION Producer
Jean Vergé Animation
Jean Vergé Compositing 2D
Maxime Lefebvre Montage
Jean Vergé
Jean Vergé has been a director and animator since 2009, with a background in animation and a strong passion for the visual arts. In 2014, he founded Pegbar Animation, a production company focused on innovative and original projects, known for award-winning short films, children’s TV series, and interactive digital content. His highlights include the short films “Pader” (2023-2024) and “Le tueur de temps” (2020-2021), which won several awards at international festivals. He has collaborated with Mediawan Kids & Family and ON Entertainment as an animation supervisor and contact. Since 2021, he has taught 2D animation at the Institut Anaten Tarbes, training new generations of animators.
