OYOT
United States, 13 mins, Digital
A Korean immigrant girl, Noel visits her estranged father to reconnect over Christmas. But as she witnesses his new life, she begins to feel increasingly distant from him.
Director: Hae Seoung Kim
Writer: Hae Seoung Kim
Producer: Anqi Chen
Director of Photography: Shanghai Jiang
Production Designer: Hayeon Kim
Composer: Soo Chang Lee
Cast: Sophia Xu, Leo Joo
Contact: Hae Seoung Kim, haesng613@gmail.com
Program C
Saturday, May 16, 5 PM
About the Writer/Director
Hae Seoung Kim is a writer, director, and producer based in Los Angeles and Seoul.
As a social experimentalist, she uses cinema as a means to experiment with society, exploring the dynamics between individuals and social structures through intimate, everyday narratives. Drawing from her lived experience as a Korean American immigrant, she explores artistic values rooted in questions of language and belonging, and pursues a deeply authentic and layered methodology grounded in her navigation of two cultures.
Her four short films as a director and one feature film as a producer illuminate the lives of individuals including members of the Deaf community, former Japanese military “comfort women,” and Korean adoptees. Her work has screened at numerous film festivals, including the Jeonju International Film Festival and the Asian American Film Festival. Her short film Wednesdays received the Student Female Director Award at the Indie Shorts Awards Seoul.
Kim holds an MFA in Film Screenwriting from Columbia University and a BFA in Film Directing from the School of Visual Arts. She is currently developing a feature-length screenplay centered on the lives of a Korean American nomad in the 1990s.
About the Producer
Anqi Chen, a bilingual creative producer based in New York and Beijing, is a Creative Producing MFA candidate at Columbia University. Her extensive production expertise, acquired through roles at Tencent.Co and Hunan Broadcasting System in China, showcases her adept program coordination, cost management, and script analysis for online dramas and variety shows. As a TV Show Director at Hunan Broadcasting System, Anqi excelled in pitching innovative concepts and overseeing shooting. Her commitment to impactful storytelling is evident through her achievements, including winning the Special Presentation at the 5th Pingyao International Film Festival and receiving nominations at prestigious events like the Hong Kong International Film Festival. As an Asian female filmmaker, Anqi Chen leverages her rich production skills, film awards, and personal dedication to craft compelling narratives, epitomizing her pursuit of a thriving career in the film industry. Anqi's bilingual background and diverse experiences contribute to her unique perspective, making her a promising force in bridging cultures through cinematic storytelling.
