GiGi

A Short film of

Cynthia Calvi

Produced by

Xbo Films

Production year2023

Runtime13 min

Synopsis

From tormented little mermaid to the blossoming woman she is today, GiGi recounts her journey of transition with humor and sensitivity.

Credits

Director (1)

Cynthia Calvi
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Production and distribution (2)

Executive Producer : Xbo Films

Film exports/foreign sales : Miyu Distribution

Full credits (13)

Executive Producer : Luc Camilli

Screenwriters : Cynthia Calvi, GiGi

Music Composer : Yan Volsy

Editor : Sonia Sokolowski

Production manager : Zoé Chabry

Sound Editor : Thomas Hatcher

Production designers : Cynthia Calvi, Nina Ramsey

Animation : Gilles Cuvelier, Juliette Godin, Julia Martinez, Juliette Paquet, Romane Tisseau

Foley artist : Christophe Burdet

Colorization : Cynthia Calvi, Marine Gaultier

Grader : Saul Mêmeteau

Sound Mixer : Gilles Bénardeau

Storyboard artists : Cynthia Calvi, Margot Reumont

Media Gallery

01 APRIL 2025

Cynthia Calvi on Gigi | MyFrenchFilmFestival

Cynthia Calvi talks about her short animation documentary "GiGi"

🎬 From a tormented little mermaid to the blossoming woman she is today, GiGi shares the journey of her transition with humor and sensitivity.

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08 DECEMBER 2025

Tomorrow in Sight: Arthur Robert on Cynthia Calvi’s 'GiGi'

Fashion designer and Tomorrow in Sight jury member Arthur Robert shares why Cynthia Calvi’s animated short GiGi, which is part of our Tomorrow in Sight label. ✨

From tormented little mermaid to the blossoming woman she is today, GiGi recounts her journey of transition with humor and sensitivity, turning inner storms into a playful, deeply moving tale of self-acceptance. 🐚💫

Tomorrow in Sight is a label created by Unifrance and the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (@francediplo).It is supported by patrons of the Unifrance Endowment Fund: @accor (Great Patron), @bnpparibas (Patron) & Vranken-Pommery Monopole (Patron)
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18 FEBRUARY 2026

Tomorrow in Sight: Cynthia Calvi on GiGi

Cynthia Calvi talks about her animated short GiGi, which is part of the Tomorrow in Sight label, and currently available to stream on our YouTube channel. ✨

From tormented little mermaid to the blossoming woman she is today, GiGi recounts her journey of transition with humor and sensitivity, turning inner storms into a playful, deeply moving tale of self-acceptance. 🐚💫

Tomorrow in Sight is a label created by Unifrance and the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (@francediplo).
It is supported by patrons of the Unifrance Endowment Fund: @accor (Great Patron), @bnpparibas (Patron) & Vranken-Pommery Monopole (Patron)

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Technical details

Type : Short film
Genres : Animated film, Documentary
Sub-genre : 2D animation, Portrait, Comedy
Themes : Metamorphosis, Society, Minorities
Production language : French
Production country : France
Original French-language productions : Unspecified
Nationality : 100% French (France)
Production year : 2023
Runtime : 13 min 55 seconds
Visa number : 159.451
Visa issue date : 20/03/2024
Production formats : Digital creation
Color type : Color
Aspect ratio : 1.85
Audio format : 5.1
Rating restrictions : None

News & awards

News (9)

MyFrenchShorts #37: "GiGi"

08 JANUARY 2026

News in brief

Unifrance and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs announce the 7 recipients of the Tomorrow in Sight label

18 NOVEMBER 2025

News in brief

Selections (21)

Tomorrow in Sight
2026
Awarded Works
Aspen Shortsfest
United States, 2025
Compétition internationale
Anima
Belgium, 2025
Programme parallèle
Cesar Awards - French film industry awards
France, 2025
Best Animated Short Film

Awards (1)

MyFrenchFilmFestival
Unspecified country, 2025
Audience Award

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