God is Shy () is a 2025 French animated short film written and directed by Jocelyn Charles. The 16-minute film, which follows passengers sharing scary stories aboard a high-speed train, had its world premiere on May 19, 2025, at Semaine de la Critiqueduring the Cannes Film Festival. It has since been selected for over 200 international film festivals, including the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and received a nomination for Best Animated Short Film at the César Awards on January 28, 2026.
Plot God is Shy follows two passengers as they pass the time on a train by sketching their most intimate fears. The arrival of a third passenger disrupts their game, which takes a darker turn.
Accolades +YearFestivalsAward/CategoryStatus2025Cannes Film FestivalLeitz Cine Discovery PrizeHamptons International Film FestivalGolden Starfish AwardKaohsiung Film FestivalInternational Short Film Competition Golden Fireball Award2026Annecy International Animation Film FestivalBest Animated Short Film Jury AwardBest Animated Short Film Audience AwardHong Kong International Film FestivalBest Short FilmCésar Awards Best Animated Short FilmClermont-Ferrand International Short Film FestivalGrand Prix Lab Competition References
External links Official Trailer on YouTube.
God is Shy on Unifrance.