One More Hat! (2014)
A delightfully chaotic French animated short where hat shopping goes gloriously off the rails, thanks to one very jealous dog.
One More Hat! - Movie Information
One More Hat! - Plot
In a hat shop, a difficult lady customer, with her dog is looking for the perfect hat. The salesman does his best but the lady's jealous dog has other things in mind.
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One More Hat! - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Barcelo Corentin
- Alexandre Melquiond
- Margaux Revol
- Prunelle Bry
- Arthur Depoire
Main Cast
- Véronique Augereau
- Jérome Bresset
- Philippe Peythieu
One More Hat! - FAQs
What is One More Hat! about?
One More Hat! follows a fussy customer and her jealous dog as they visit a hat shop. The eager salesman tries his best to find the perfect hat, but the dog has very different priorities. It's a delightful five-minute comedy packed with slapstick charm and expressive 3D animation.
Why does the dog keep causing trouble in the shop?
The dog is fiercely jealous of all the attention his owner lavishes on the hats. Every time she gets close to finding the perfect one, he sabotages the moment. It's the film's central comic engine — a battle of wills between a devoted pet and an oblivious shopper.
Is One More Hat! a student film?
Yes! One More Hat! was produced at ESMA, the prestigious French school of 3D animation and visual effects. It's a graduation short film, showcasing the talents of five student directors. ESMA shorts regularly earn international recognition on the festival circuit.
Who directed One More Hat!?
The film was co-directed by five filmmakers: Barcelo Corentin, Alexandre Melquiond, Margaux Revol, Prunelle Bry, and Arthur Depoire. This collaborative approach is typical of ESMA graduation projects, where student teams pool their skills to bring a single animated story to life.
Who provides the voices in One More Hat!?
The voice cast features Véronique Augereau as the demanding customer, Philippe Peythieu as the ever-patient salesman, and Jérome Bresset as the mischievous dog. The performances bring real personality to each character, adding warmth and comic timing to the animation.
When was One More Hat! released?
One More Hat! premiered in France on September 4, 2014. It later received a wider international release date of February 9, 2015. The short made its way around the animation festival circuit before reaching broader audiences online.
What animation style does One More Hat! use?
The film uses polished 3D computer animation, the specialty of ESMA. The character designs are expressive and cartoonish, perfectly suited to the film's slapstick comedy. The hat shop setting is rendered with warm, detailed environments that give the short a lively, storybook quality.
What are some similar animated short films to watch?
If you enjoyed One More Hat!, you might love Day & Night (2010) by Pixar, the classic Disney short Chip an' Dale (1947), or the charming Once Upon a Studio (2023). All share that same playful, character-driven comedy that makes short-form animation so endlessly rewatchable.
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