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Papermaker is a Florist

Documentary Short Film
Research · Direction · Cinematography · Sound · Editing

Papermaker is a Florist is a short documentary following a traditional Naxi papermaker in southwest China. Through observation and conversation, the film documents the traditional craft of making Dongba paper — an Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Naxi people—while exploring the relationship between cultural heritage, craftsmanship, and everyday life.

As the director, cinematographer, and editor, I approached the project as both a document of a traditional craft and a portrait of the people who continue to preserve it.
© Grace Chen 2026