The Korea Society, in association with New York University, proudly presents two interactive discussion panels to examine the past and present of Korean cinema and television and evaluate its consumption and popularity worldwide.

Korean Cinema Conference @ Tisch School of the Arts, New York University

Friday, 12 November @ 5PM 

Korea’s Film Market Today: Regional and Global Exposure

Numerous Korean films have appeared in the United States in recent years, building on the acclaim of Old Boy at Cannes and Im Kwon-Taek’s lifetime achievement award in Berlin. This panel examines perceptions of Korean cinema past, present and future in both regional and global markets.  It asks whether Korean film has been cultivated sufficiently for mass appeal, with an eye toward marketing and distribution.

Saturday, 13 November @ 5PM

Consuming Korean Film Today

Korean film and television drama have gained tremendous followings across Asia, Africa, Latin America and elsewhere.  This panel explores different ways Korean cinema fans perceive film, the accessibility of Korean film and cross-cultural impact.