The NYKFF 2010 Opening Reception will be held at The Korea Society on Thursday, 23 September 2010. The event will feature special remarks by Directors Im Sang-Soo (The Housemaid) and Boo Ji-Young (Sisters on the Road). We invite you to join us as we launch an amazing festival. The New York Korean Film Festival--the longest-running showcase of its kind in North America—is a true celebration of Korean cinema, with its auteurs, exciting screenings at MoMA and BAM Rose Cinema, and director discussions at The Korea Society.

NYKFF 2010 Opening Reception

With special remarks by Directors Im Sang-Soo and Boo Ji-Young.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

23 September 2010, 5-7 PM

Film fans and students of military history unite for an intimate discussion with director Brian Iglesias on the making of his award-winning independent documentary Chosin. Brian, a Marine and Iraq veteran, embarked on this production to honor those who sacrificed at the Battle of Chosin Reservior in the Korean War. Those who survived went on to facilitate the first evacuation under UN auspices, and over one million Koreans today descend from those who were assisted. The director will discuss his cross-country journey to film those veterans still with us and the challenges of growing the production from humble origins to award-winning heights—including a sold-out New York premiere hosted by The Korea Society. His story is one that honors the Korean-U.S. friendship in a compelling and heartfelt way. The director’s forum is followed by a special screening of the film.

Thursday, December 2

Korean film and television drama have won tremendous followings across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and elsewhere. This panel explores accessibility to Korean cinema and television, fan perceptions, and areas of cross-cultural appeal.

Saturday, November 13 @ 5PM

From Old Boy’s laurels at Cannes to Im Kwon-Taek’s lifetime achievement award in Berlin, Korean film has recently leapt in both appeal and acclaim. This panel examines Korean cinema past, present, and future in both regional and global markets--and explores, with an eye toward marketing and distribution, whether Korean film has been cultivated sufficiently for mass appeal.

Friday, November 12 @ 5PM