KCC x CJ showcase film by aspiring Korean directors
14 Agosto 2024 - 1:33PM
The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC), in collaboration with the
CJ Cultural Foundation, is excited to announce the upcoming short
film screening event 'STORY UP Shorts in CANADA', taking place on
Friday, August 30. The programme has been designed to introduce the
works of aspiring Korean directors to North American audiences,
featuring outstanding short films that demonstrate innovative
direction and compelling storytelling.
The special screening will take place on Friday,
August 30, 2024, at the KCC, Ottawa. The event will feature three
critically acclaimed films:
- Light It Up at 2
AM (2022, YOO Jong-seok): Winner of the Best Short Film
Award at the 43rd Blue Dragon Award, this film is based on the 1995
arson incident at the Gyeonggi Women's Technical Academy, offering
a poignant reflection on a tragic moment in modern Korean
history.
- Slaughter (2023,
YOON Do-Yeong): Recipient of the Special Jury Prize for Korean
Competition at the 41st Busan International Short Film Festival,
this film tells the gripping story of a protagonist attempting to
rescue an emaciated cow from a slaughterhouse.
- Forest of Echoes
(2023, LIM Yoo-Ri): Invited to the 'La Cinef' section at the 77th
Festival de Cannes, <Forest of Echoes> follows the story of a
young girl who flees into a forbidden forest to escape drunken
youths, distinguished by its eerie and tension-filled
direction.
As a special highlight, the screening will
include a ‘Directors Talk’ session, featuring director Lim of
<Forest of Echoes>. Attendees will have the unique
opportunity to hear directly from Lim about the planning and
creative vision behind <Forest of Echoes>.
The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is proud to
present this event as part of its ongoing efforts to introduce the
works of talented Korean directors to Canadian audiences. "This
screening is an excellent opportunity to witness the potential of
these rising filmmakers," said a spokesperson for the Centre. "We
are committed to supporting these directors and their works as they
make their mark on the international stage."
In addition, a representative from CJ Cultural
Foundation expressed their commitment to ongoing collaboration with
the KCC, stating, “We will continue to support the next generation
of Korean directors in their efforts to gain prominence on the
global stage.”
The event is free to participate, and
information on viewing and reservations can be found on the KCC
website at canada.korean-culture.org.
- Date: August 30 (Fri), 2024, 19:00 (ET)-
Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin Street, Unit
101, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1L4)
Contact: PARK, Hyemin (hparkart@korea.kr)
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2e4941b0-52ce-4435-8481-263f5e546d07