Eric Montchaud studied at La Poudrière film school. His 1st film, The Smell of Wet Dog, won the Main Prize at Rencontres Audiovisuelles in Lille and the Best Design Prize at the Animated Dreams festival in Tallin. He has worked as an animator on projects for TV series, short films, advertisements and clips and has animated some scenes for Michel Gondry’s films. He directed Anatole’s Little Saucepan and has won many prizes including the Public Prize at Annecy Festival.