2026 / short / clay

Ball Face

Name: Ball Face
Genre: clay
Released: 2026

United Kingdom

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Studio Royal College of Art

Year2026

FormatShort

Techniqueclay

Notes

RCA graduation film (4.5 min claymation) directed by Laurence Thérien; won the Cristal for a Graduation Film at Annecy 2026. Story of a girl repeatedly hit by a ball during gym class, exploring resilience and identity. GitHub issue #125 (2026-07-17, anonymous website submission) verified via Directors Notes interview.

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Cast and crew credited on Ball Face
Laurence Thérien	director	direction

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