Submissions will be accepted until July 15th through Withoutabox: www.withoutabox.com/login/7271.

KAFFNY invites filmmakers of all backgrounds to submit for consideration their completed long- and short-format films — fiction [...]]]> Korean American Film Festival New York (KAFFNY) is now accepting submissions for its 7th Annual film festival, taking place in New York City on October 17-19, 2013.

Submissions will be accepted until July 15th through Withoutabox: www.withoutabox.com/login/7271.

KAFFNY invites filmmakers of all backgrounds to submit for consideration their completed long- and short-format films — fiction or non-fiction — that are relevant to the Korean American community, the Korean diaspora, or Korean identified persons. Filmmakers working in narrative as well as experimental, performance, or music genres are all welcome to apply. (KAFFNY also considers works outside the Korean nexus featuring at least one key creative member of Korean heritage, regardless of the subject matter.)

Submissions are being accepted in the following four categories:

1) FEATURE PROGRAM
Narrative or documentary films, completed January 1, 2012 or later. For films longer than 45 minutes.

2) SHORTS PROGRAM
All genres, completed any date, for films shorter than 45 minutes.

3) SHORTS COMPETITION
All genres, for films shorter than 45 minutes, completed January 1, 2012 or later. Short films screening at the festival in this category are eligible to win the Jury Award and the Audience Award, announced at the close of the festival.

4) VIDEO ART
Non-theatrical or non-broadcast video art (single channel or installation) of any length. To facilitate submission review, your preview materials should include recorded samples of the installation in its environment, if applicable. There is no entry fee for this category.

Save with the Early Bird Discount:
Submit your film by May 15, 2013 for the lowest submission fee, $10. All submissions will be collected using Withoutabox until July 15th.

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Contact Us:
For inquiries regarding the submission process, or for information on how to be a part of KAFFNY 2013 as a sponsor, please contact programming@kaffny.com or sponsorship@kaffny.com, respectively.

The Korea Society will present a special screening of “Love Child,” a documentary that looks at Korean research on media immersion and so-called “internet addiction.” The 7PM screening and conversation with the filmmakers in the New [...]]]> Join the Korea Society for a special Young Professionals’ Night at downtown New York’s New Museum this Tuesday, April 2nd.

The Korea Society will present a special screening of “Love Child,” a documentary that looks at Korean research on media immersion and so-called “internet addiction.” The 7PM screening and conversation with the filmmakers in the New Museum’s Theater will be immediately followed by an after party, co-hosted with KAFFNY, at the museum’s stunning Skyroom.

Special $10 tickets to the event are now available for sale to KAFFNY supporters. To apply the discount to your ticket purchase, please specify KAFFNY for your company.

The Korean American Film Festival Los Angeles (KAFFLA) has announced the inaugural program for its first annual film festival conceived in partnership with Korean American Film Festival New York (KAFFNY).

KAFFLA is a newly formed affiliate organization of KAFFNY, the first and only festival [...]]]> BY: ED MOY 

The Korean American Film Festival Los Angeles (KAFFLA) has announced the inaugural program for its first annual film festival conceived in partnership with Korean American Film Festival New York (KAFFNY).

KAFFLA is a newly formed affiliate organization of KAFFNY, the first and only festival in New York City dedicated to supporting and presenting the diversity of Korean Americanand Korean perspectives in film. 

The 2012 KAFFLA will take place Thursday, August 9th through Saturday, August 11th, 2012 at the Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036. Tickets will be available for individual programs at the Korean Cultural Center during the festival, 6pm – 9pm August 9, and 1pm – 9pm August 10th-11th. 

“We are proud to showcase, nurture, and support the best of contemporary independent films in the heart of Los Angeles. We aim to celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of multicultural Los Angeles with a series of exceptional programs that highlight the Korean-American experience.” said KJ Park, KAFFLA Director.

The 2012 KAFFLA will showcase 4 feature-length narrative and documentary films and 13 short films in non-competitive programs throughout the inaugural three-day festival. Narrative, Documentary, and Short Films representing a rich diversity of themes and talents from across the Korean-American diaspora will be presented by filmmakers from around the world – from veteran industry filmmakers to first time directors.

Programs include a Gala Opening Night Program, Closing Night, a Special Centerpiece program of films and documentaries from the Korean-American perspective about the Los Angeles Riots to coincide with its 20th anniversary, and a KAFFLA incubator screening allowing Asian and Asian-American filmmakers to test screen their films and works-in-progress.

For a list of films, go to: http://kaffny.com/schedule

Jinoh Park’s Should’ve Kissed will open the Los Angeles event, which has announced the inauguration of its programme in collaboration with its New York branch.

KAFFLA will showcase four feature-length narrative and documentary films along with 13 short films. A centrepiece programme will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the LA Riots with [...]]]> 23 July, 2012 | By Elnaz Toussi