About KAFFNY
KAFFNY started in September 2006 and held its first annual festival in January 2007 at Anthology Film Archives, presenting Korean American films. Since then, KAFFNY programming has evolved to showcase an expanding diversity of perspectives, local and global. Beyond film, KAFFNY also presents work by artists and musicians.
KAFFNY doesn’t care to create or define an identity. Rather, KAFFNY brings light to the many connections and relationships that already exist between diverse people, acknowledging that our own perspective is only a starting point. This direction has allowed us to put together very unique film programs, which continue to evolve.
TEAM
Dave Kim – Founder & Executive Director
Susie Lim – Festival Director
Hosik Kim – Programmer
Jake Jeon – Media Coordination, Video Production
Ojin Lee – Media Coordination
Elizabeth Han – Marketing, Sponsorship, Project/Website Management
Raj George – Marketing, Sponsorship, Social media
Jisun Jamie Lee – Marketing, Community Outreach, Programming
Sammy Kim – Event Coordination, Sponsorship
Hyun Jung Lee – Graphic Design
Janice Yoon – Volunteer Coordinator, Ticketing, Festival Operations
Jeesu Kim – Graphic Design, Web Design, Festival Operations
Jules Rha – Festival Operations
Almex Lee – Festival Operations, Community Outreach
Alien Kungfu – Design
PatternChef – Website Development
QUOTE FROM THE FOUNDER:
“We’re very proud to have so many premiere screenings of homegrown New York and American talent, and feel our filmmakers are now truly coming-of-age along with our festival, which is appropriate given it’s the 20th anniversary of the LA Riots, which on April 29th, 1992 was a defining moment for Korean American identity.” – Dave Kim.
QUOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR:
“The 6th annual KAFFNY celebrates the transformative power of independent visions and character driven stories, unafraid of crossing seemingly fixed boundaries of culture, nation and identity.” – Susie Lim.
About KAFFLA
KAFFLA started in June 2012 out of the idea that the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots shall mark the emergence of the second generation voice. Its first annual festival will be held August 2012 at the Korean Cultural Center, presenting films that expand the Korean American perspective, with the support of KAFFNY.
TEAM
Dave Kim – Founder & Executive Director
KJ Park – Co-Founder & LA Festival Director
Susie Lim – NY Festival Director
Joanne Mony Park – Incubator Programmer and Volunteer Manager