Thibault Picquoin

Thibault Picquoin is a filmmaker, animator, and multidisciplinary artist born on March 18, 1997, in Toulouse, the “Pink City.” From a very young age, his days were filled with morning cartoons, DVD nights, and trips to the CGR cinema—moments that deeply shaped his imagination. Growing up in a small village, he always felt that the real adventure began when the lights went down and the screen lit up. It was then he knew that one day, he too would be part of this fantastic world.

After several years exploring various fields—including sports studies and earning a Master’s degree in marketing—Thibault decided in 2018 to participate in a university exchange program in Tokyo. Studying at Keio University was a transformative experience, marked by profound personal growth and artistic awakening. It was there that he took his first courses in drawing, philosophy, and art history, beginning his journey toward his true passion: film, and more specifically, animation.

Back from Japan, he devoted himself entirely to visual arts and animation, studying successively in France and Canada. His first short film, The Clock Is Ticking, caught the attention of prestigious festivals such as the Ottawa International Animation Festival and the Fantasia International Film Festival. Continuing to explore a hybrid and multimedia style, Thibault draws strong inspiration from the works of Masaaki Yuasa while incorporating a diversity of influences from various animation currents. In May 2024, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University, where he was awarded an honorary prize recognizing the excellence of his work. His final film project, The Mushpit, was selected by several international festivals and received multiple awards.

In 2025, Thibault collaborated with Michel Lemieux on the design of the nighttime walking trail ONIRO, presented at Parc OMÉGA. He created the storyboard for the projections that make up the 17 scenes of the trail, offering a 60-minute immersion into the dreams of animals.

Today, he continues his artistic exploration and growth alongside 4D ART.