Participating Work in the Flower Art Award “FOREST” Project (2023)
Artis｜Chéné Gildas
In a 90-second film, flowers begin a dialogue with the world.
What is the Tokyo International Flower Art Movie Competition?
Flowers transcend borders and language.
They possess a quiet yet universal power to convey kindness, love, and the preciousness of life—gently and without conflict.
Flowers rise above division, serving as a deeply peaceful and cultural medium that builds warm bridges of dialogue between people.
The Tokyo International Flower Art Movie Competition is a film competition organized by Flower Art Award in TOKYO MIDTOWN, a prestigious award with a 26-year history.
This competition invites 90-second short films that explore the theme of flowers, expressing each creator’s personal memories, emotions, thoughts, and messages through moving images.
From films that capture the inherent beauty of flowers, to stories intertwined with memories or moments of life, or narratives born from free imagination—there are no limitations on expression.
Engage sincerely with flowers, and challenge yourself to create a film that reflects your unique perspective and vision.
The Grand Prize winner will receive ¥100,000 in prize money.
In addition, all submitted works will be screened in May 2026 at Temps de Flors de Girona, one of Europe’s most renowned flower festivals, held in Girona, attracting over 400,000 visitors.
Screenings will take place at the local cinema Cine Truffaut.
Furthermore, an additional screening event will be held at a gallery in Paris this October.
The emotions and stories you entrust to flowers and film will travel beyond borders and language, reaching audiences around the world.
We warmly invite you to submit a work that shares your unique story and perspective, inspired by flowers, with the global stage.
What is the Flower Art Award?
— An international art project for young creators across disciplines, reaching out to the world —
For motivated artists, developing an international perspective and the ability to communicate one’s work to society and the world is a vital element in expanding the value of creative practice.
For students of art and emerging artists in particular, engaging in international competitions and exhibitions, presenting work abroad, and creating within different cultural contexts offer far more than technical or expressive growth. These experiences provide crucial opportunities to view one’s own expression objectively and to transform that awareness into the next stage of creation.
The Flower Art Award was founded in 2000 with the vision of providing dedicated Japanese artists with genuine opportunities to challenge themselves on the global stage.
Over the past quarter century, the Award has opened pathways to international arenas—primarily for Japanese flower artists—and has produced six world champions. Yet its true essence lies not merely in technical competition, but in creating a place that questions expression itself, nurtures it, and allows it to enter into dialogue with the world.
While rooted in flower art, this project is not confined to a single discipline.
By approaching flowers as material, theme, or concept, the project welcomes artists from across a wide spectrum of fields—including fine art, sculpture, film, photography, spatial design, architecture, installation, performance, and media art.
As a cross-disciplinary international art project, it offers art students and emerging creators valuable opportunities to step beyond their primary fields, challenge their own modes of expression, and engage with perspectives from other disciplines.
Building upon this philosophy and track record, the international expansion initiative Flower Art Award – THE WORLD STAGE was launched.
This project provides artists—regardless of discipline or title—who aspire to engage with the world, with platforms for international presentation and global dissemination.
By supporting creation and communication as a unified process, the project powerfully delivers the diverse sensibilities and expressions of contemporary Japanese artists to the international community.
Bringing the refined aesthetic nurtured by Japan’s flower culture together with the free and experimental creativity emerging from art education into the global arena, the Flower Art Award continues to serve as an open platform for all artists who challenge boundaries—fostering international dialogue and weaving new stories of creation.
Tokyo International Flower Art Movie Competition: Overview
Theme
“The Moment Flowers Bloom — 90 Seconds”
Eligibility
Duration: 90 seconds
Requirements:
Create a video in which flowers and plants serve as the primary motifs, conveying the artist’s message and emotions.
Both edited and unedited works are accepted.
Live-action, animation, CG, and other forms of expression are all welcome.
Works may be filmed simply using a smartphone, shot and edited with professional cameras, or created entirely as original animated or illustrated pieces.
There are no restrictions on format or production style.
Notes:
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Submitted works must be original creations and must not infringe upon any third party’s copyrights, portrait rights, or other intellectual property rights.
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If music, sound, or voice is used in the work, the applicant must have completed all necessary permissions and licensing procedures—covering composition, sound sources, vocals, and performances—under their own responsibility.
Required Materials
Work
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Video file in .mov or .mp4 format
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Recommended file size: within 10GB
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Recommended resolution: 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Work Still Image & Director Photo
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JPEG file
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Maximum file size: 5MB
Submission Method
❶ Upload your artwork video
Please upload your artwork video to a file transfer service such as WeTransfer or a similar service, and send the download link to the organizing office by email.
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No download password is required.
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Please ensure that the file remains available for download until late May 2026.
Required information:
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Artwork title (Japanese & English)
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Artwork concept (Japanese & English)
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Other required information
Application Deadline
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Please submit your application via the official website application form (click the “Apply” button on this page).
After your application is received, the organizing office will send you a dedicated submission form for artwork entry.
Eligibility
Open to participants of all nationalities, both professionals and amateurs.
Entry Fee
Free
Announcement of Results
The selection will be completed by the end of April 2026, and the results will be announced on the official website
(scheduled for mid-May 2026).
Awards & Benefits
Grand Prize (1 winner)
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Cash prize of JPY 100,000
All selected works will be screened at one of Europe’s leading flower festivals, Temps de Flors de Girona,
during a special screening event held at the local cinema Cine Truffaut.
In addition, a screening event will be held at a gallery in Paris in October.
Screening Venues
Girona, Spain
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Date: May 12, 2026 (Friday)
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Venue: Cine Truffaut
Paris, France
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Date: October 26, 2026 (Monday)
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Venue: Espace Sorbonne 4
Copyright
【Copyright Ownership】
The copyright of submitted works shall remain with the applicant.
However, the organizer retains the right to use the submitted works free of charge.
The organizer may use the submitted works for purposes including, but not limited to, incorporation into the organizer’s own productions, events, the official website, and videos published on platforms such as YouTube.
For these purposes, the organizer may freely edit, modify, adapt, or otherwise process the submitted works at its discretion.
Past Grand Prize–Winning Works
2025 Granprix
作品名｜The Bouquet（花束）
この物語は、花が人々の間にどのようにつながりを生み出すかを強調しています。少女は祖母の庭 の花で花束を作ります。彼女はその花束を父親に見せ、父親は母親に会いに行きたくなった。その少女はそこへ行って幸せだ。花が生み出す感情は、人と人の関係性に繋がります。
作家名｜Chéné Gildas
2024 Granprix
作品名『呼応する命』
『花咲く瞬間』を私は、
『人の成長と共鳴』になぞらえて制作致しました。
花の根源である種が水や太陽、
あらゆる環境の恵みと呼吸を繰り返す事で
大輪の美しい花を咲かせるように、
人も水や太陽、育んできた環境、
出会いを繰り返す中で
大きく美しく成長していく。
そんな模様を、
モノクロからカラーに変化、
後半になるにつれ躍動する姿を取り入れる事で
『花咲く瞬間』を表現致しました。
作家名 ｜川崎 龍太
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