Bouncing Ball
The French-speaking animation network.
Train to feature-film standards with mentors from the industry's biggest studios.
Train like you are already in a studio
Bouncing Ball is not just another school: it is hands-on training for feature-film careers, alongside working senior artists from major studios, in small groups and studio conditions, as if you were already in production.
01Mentors working in the industry
All our mentors work alongside Bouncing Ball in the biggest feature-film studios. You learn the exact methods used in production today.
02100% live classes
Every session is live with your mentor, in a small group. You ask your questions and move forward on your shots together, like in production with your lead.
03A studio-calibrated program
Our program is built around what recruiters at major studios expect: every shot you produce with us is a relevant shot for your future demo reel.
04A community that carries you
An active Discord, peer support, feedback from alumni and job offers. You never move forward alone: you join a real network, for the long run.
Which specialty do you want to master?
Five disciplines, as a full-year program or stand-alone modules.
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Work with professionals in activity
All our mentors also work in the biggest international studios.
Our mentors work in these studios
They trained with us
“I took a course to improve my 3D animation shots and saw progress very quickly. The mentors are great teachers and their feedback is meticulous. The community is incredibly supportive and active.”
“In the advanced rigging course, I am learning new methods to optimize my rigs. Jean-Marc is attentive, pedagogical and patient. The exercises are high quality and challenging. I highly recommend it!”
“Today, thanks to this year of training, I have the chance to work at ILLUMINATION. I thank the mentors for teaching me animation the way it is taught in the biggest studios.”
“Pierre-Baptiste's feedback was always spot on, and the exercises perfectly tailored. Thanks to his teaching, I found a job at a renowned French studio.”
“I discovered an extremely complete course and passionate mentors with a real desire to pass on their craft.”
“Pierre encouraged me to push myself and valued my work, which gave me confidence. I am very happy to have worked with him!”
“Pierre's feedback is always relevant and increasingly in-depth. Seeing the notes given to others helps develop a critical eye. I warmly recommend these classes!”
“Over the sessions, I gained rigor, which helped me better understand what a professional level requires. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to progress efficiently in animation.”
“Thanks to Bouncing Ball, I progressed technically while gaining confidence. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to progress in animation in a demanding, supportive and motivating environment.”
Ready to reach the next level?
Talk with the team, or join the community to get a feel for the vibe and our behind-the-scenes.