Directed by Aisa Uchimura, Brianna Salazar
The story follows two paper samurai—a reckless pupil and his tempered sensei— who maintain an uneasy accord. When a pair of scissors sunders their home, they are forced to choose: fight or flight. Neither capable of matching the threat alone, the two disparate warriors must reconcile their differences on the battlefield and learn to rely on one another if they wish to survive.
Aisa Uchimura
Aisa Uchimura is an M.F.A. student studying animation and VFX at UCF with a love for films as a medium for interpersonal connection. Brianna Salazar is an artist who currently develops her animation and artistry in tutoring students at an academy, and strives to tell stories that can inspire generations to come.
Global Cultural Film Festival Orlando November 8, 2025 Best Animation Award United States Top Shorts Film Festival August 29, 2025 Best Student Film Award Central Florida Film Festival Orlando January 23, 2026 Official Selection United States Edmonton Short Film Festival October 18, 2025 World Premiere Official Selection Canada Vero Beach Film Festival Vero Beach April 11, 2026 United States
