Seed of a Star
Directed by Yasuhiro Higuchi
Japan · 2025 · 2 min 17 sec · Music Video
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
*Seed of a Star* is a poetic 3D animated short inspired by a simple phrase spoken by the director's daughter. Stars gently fall into a quiet forest, becoming tiny seeds that sprout into star-shaped flowers. Small forest creatures gather around them, playing music and watching over their growth. Created in Blender, with delicate music by Japanese artist cokiyu, the film portrays a dreamlike world filled with warmth and wonder. I hope a gentle light will begin to bloom in the hearts of those who watch this film.
About the film
*Seed of a Star* is a poetic 3D animated short film inspired by a simple phrase spoken by director Yasuhiro Higuchi's daughter. The story begins as stars gently descend from the night sky into a quiet forest. Upon reaching the earth, they become tiny seeds that gradually sprout and bloom into luminous, star-shaped flowers. Small creatures living in the forest gather around the flowers, playing music and quietly watching over their growth. Created entirely in Blender, the film combines delicate lighting, soft textures, and a handcrafted visual style to evoke a dreamlike world between reality and imagination. Rather than synchronizing every movement precisely with the music, the animation and soundtrack gently complement one another, creating a natural and poetic rhythm. The original music was composed by Japanese musician cokiyu, whose delicate piano melodies and ethereal vocals bring warmth and emotional depth to the film. Through its gentle imagery and music, *Seed of a Star* invites audiences to discover the quiet beauty of nature, the wonder of life, and the limitless possibilities of imagination. I hope a gentle light will begin to bloom in the hearts of those who watch this film.
Director(s)
Yasuhiro Higuchi is a Japanese animation director and 3D artist based in Fukuoka, Japan. Working under the artist name "morph," he creates poetic animated films that explore nature, imagination, and the delicate relationship between music and visual expression. He was selected for *100 Japanese Motion Graphic Creators* in both 2025 and 2026. His short film *Seed of a Star* received awards at the Asia Digital Art Award FUKUOKA 2025 and the Mitaka Indie Animation Festa 2026. The film has also been officially selected for international festivals, including SPARK ANIMATION 2026 (Canada), London International Animation Festival 2026 (UK), Turku Animated Film Festival 2026 (Finland), and Big Cartoon Festival 2026 (Russia).
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RTV International Film Festival — Inaugural Online Edition · 2026