Mei Tanaka

Director

Kyoto, Japan·At Klein Cinema since August 2026·2 films

Tanaka hand-draws and hand-cuts her animation. Her films are wordless, small, and made almost entirely alone.

Director

154 member awards

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Paper Anemones

Mei Tanaka Japan, 2025

Paper Anemones

Mei Tanaka Japan, 2025

A grieving florist folds the sea one flower at a time.

4K11 minNo dialogue

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Winner · April

Screened April

Small Hours

Mei Tanaka Japan, 2024

Small Hours

Mei Tanaka Japan, 2024

A convenience-store clerk and the regulars who keep the night open.

4K15 minJapanese

Awards

Community Prize

Small Hours · April 2025

Official Selection

Klein Cinema · 2 films

Annecy 2025. Short Film Competition