Not long ago, young Japanese animator Kei Kanamori took home the gold at the Student Academy Awards (yes, the Student Oscars are a real thing!) for his breathtaking short film “Origami”🌸🎬
Fun fact: this is the first Japanese film ever to win in this category, and it’s already on the shortlist for the 97th Academy Awards (Best Animated Short Film 2025)!
In just 3 minutes, a single square sheet of paper comes to life — folding itself into flowers, birds, and even a phoenix. Everything is real origami technique, no tricks, just pure beauty and relaxation.
Highly recommend watching it right now: 👉 Origami – Kei Kanamori (YouTube)