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PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL BRISBANE, AUGUST 14-18 WED 14 AUG
7:00PM A WEREWOLF BOY / OPENING CEREMONY
THU 15 AUG
6:00PM BOOMERANG FAMILY
8:30PM THE BERLIN FILE
FRI 16 AUG
6:00PM WHATCHA WEARIN’? / PAJAMA PARTY
8:15PM FISTS OF LEGEND
SAT 17 AUG
1:30PM MIRACLE IN CELL 7 / MIRACLE PHOTOBOOTH FROM 1PM
4:00PM APPROVED FOR ADOPTION / WITH SHORT FILM NOODLE FISH
5:45PM FORUM: MODERN KOREAN CINEMA
(FREE ENTRY @ EVENT CINEMAS, MYER CENTRE)
7:00PM MASQUERADE / JOSEON DYNASTY EXPERIENCE FROM 6:30PM
SUN 18 AUG
1:30PM 9 MUSES OF STAR EMPIRE / KPOP DANCE SHOWCASE
3:30PM ARCHITECTURE 101 / FREE NOGGI FROM 3PM
6:30PM THE THIEVES / CLOSING CEREMONY
SYDNEY, AUGUST 21-29 WED 21 AUG THU 22 AUG
7:00PM A WEREWOLF BOY / OPENING CEREMONY 10:30AM MIRACLE IN CELL 7 / SOPOONG SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SESSION
6:15PM MY PAPAROTTI / WITH DIRECTOR Q&A
9:00PM THE BERLIN FILE
FRI 23 AUG
6:15PM MIRACLE IN CELL 7 / MIRACLE PHOTOBOOTH FROM 5:45PM
8:45PM WHATCHA WEARIN’? / PAJAMA PARTY
SAT 24 AUG
1:30PM MIRACLE IN CELL 7 / MIRACLE PHOTOBOOTH FROM 1PM
4:00PM APPROVED FOR ADOPTION / WITH SHORT FILM NOODLE FISH
6:00PM THE TOWER
SUN 25 AUG
8:30PM PIETA 12:00PM KOFFIA SHORT FILM COMPETITION / WITH SHORT FILM JURY
2:15PM 9 MUSES OF STAR EMPIRE / KPOP DANCE SHOWCASE
4:00PM ARCHITECTURE 101 / FREE NOGGI FROM 3:30PM
6:30PM MASQUERADE / JOSEON DYNASTY EXPERIENCE FROM 6PM
MON 26 AUG
6:00PM K-SHORTS SHOWCASE / WITH DIRECTORS + PRODUCER Q&A
8:30PM FISTS OF LEGEND
TUE 27 AUG
5:15PM FORUM: THRILLING SHORTS & DARK MATTER
(FREE ENTRY @ KOREAN CULTURAL OFFICE, 255 ELIZABETH ST)
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6:15PM BOOMERANG FAMILY
8:30PM NAMELESS GANGSTER: RULES OF THE TIME / GANGSTER DRESSUP
WED 28 AUG
6:15PM PLUTO / WITH DIRECTOR, PRODUCER + ACTRESS Q&A
8:45PM STOKER
THU 29 AUG
7:00PM THE THIEVES / CLOSING CEREMONY
MELBOURNE, SEPTEMBER 5-11 THU 5 SEPT
7:15PM A WEREWOLF BOY / OPENING CEREMONY
FRI 6 SEPT
6:15PM WHATCHA WEARIN’? / PAJAMA PARTY
8:45PM THE BERLIN FILE
SAT 7 SEPT
10:45AM APPROVED FOR ADOPTION / WITH SHORT FILM NOODLE FISH
1:00PM 9 MUSES OF STAR EMPIRE / KPOP DANCE SHOWCASE
3:00PM FORUM: OBSERVING KOREAN POP CULTURE
(FREE ENTRY @ ACMI CINEMAS)
5:30PM MIRACLE IN CELL 7 / MIRACLE PHOTOBOOTH FROM 5PM
8:15PM FISTS OF LEGEND
SUN 8 SEPT
1:30PM K-SHORTS SHOWCASE
3:45PM BOOMERANG FAMILY
6:15PM ARCHITECTURE 101
8:45PM PIETA
MON 9 SEPT
6:00PM MY PAPAROTTI
8:45PM MASQUERADE / JOSEON DYNASTY EXPERIENCE FROM 8:15PM
TUE 10 SEPT
6:00PM THE TOWER
8:45PM NAMELESS GANGSTER: RULES OF THE TIME / GANGSTER DRESSUP
WED 11 SEPT
6:00PM PLUTO
8:30PM THE THIEVES / CLOSING CEREMONY
TICKETING
SINGLE 6-SESSION PASS**
$16 Adult // $12.50 Concession // $11* Members $78 Adult // $66 Concession // $60* Members
* Valid for Event Cinemas (Cinebuzz) members, ACMI members, Korean Cultural Office members ** 6-Session Pass only available at venue box office. Sessions must be selected at time of purchase
BOOKINGS
Tickets can be purchased at the venue’s box office, or online 24 hours a day via www.koffia.com.au *online booking fee applies
VENUES
BRISBANE Event Cinemas, Myer Centre // Level 3 Myer Centre, Elizabeth St, Brisbane SYDNEY Event Cinemas, George Street // 505-525 George St, Sydney MELBOURNE ACMI Cinemas, Australian Centre for the Moving Image //
Federation Square, Melbourne
CONDITIONS All festival films unless otherwise noted are restricted to persons over 18 years of age. This relates to the requirements of holding a film festival, as set by the Classification Board, and is not necessarily a reflection of the film’s content. For any enquiries please contact info@koffia.com.au
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to the 4th Korean Film Festival in Australia
T
he world of contemporary Korean Cinema is once again arriving on Australian shores in 3 major cities along the east coast, namely Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. KOFFIA 2013 is expected to reach even more audiences than ever before, especially given that our Sydney and Brisbane venues have been relocated to a more popular area of town.
KOFFIA 2013 will be presenting 17 feature films and many short films across diverse genres of Korean Cinema, which include record-breaking latest blockbusters and award-winning films, so please get ready to experience the Many Faces of Korean Cinema! Plus there are many more activities and events for you to enjoy including forums, special talks with directors, cultural events, raffles, photobooths, red carpet events, snacks, ice cream… I could go on all day! The Korean Cultural Office, Australia is proud to present the 4th Korean Film Festival in Australia and hope you all enjoy it to its fullest! With the appreciation of all the support from our valuable sponsors including Samsung and the Australia Korea Foundation.
Dr. Dong-Ok Lee Chairman, Korean Film Festival in Australia Director, Korean Cultural Office Australia
3 TIPS TO A GREAT FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE! 1. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE FILM Help us pick the best film at KOFFIA by filling in an Audience Award form! Each time you vote, you get another chance to WIN a Samsung Galaxy S4! Winners will be notified by Sept 30, 2013.
2. BE A PART OF THE FESTIVAL Take part in competitions, get up-to-date news, and share your experiences by being a part of the KOFFIA community online! ‘Like’, ‘Follow’ and check us out via these platforms: Korean Film Festival in Australia
@KOFFIAFilmFest #KOFFIA2013
blog.koffia.com.au
3. DO THE ‘KOREAN CINEMA EXPERIENCE’ What makes a night out to the festival even better? Start off by meeting up with friends and grabbing a latte from your favourite Korean cafe before watching a film on the big screen at KOFFIA. When the credits roll, head over to your local Korean restaurant to treat your tastebuds with some smoky BBQ, then sing your heart out at a late night Noraebang session, before coming home to sleep off a great night dreaming of the many faces of Korean Cinema! 5
YOON JONG-CHAN 윤종찬 Writer/Director 2013 My Paparotti 2008 I Am Happy
Special Guests This year, we welcome a collective of filmmakers representing all aspects of contemporary Korean cinema. Meet our international guests at the festival in Sydney, and make them feel welcome!
SHIN SU-WON 신수원 Writer/Director 2012 Pluto 2012 Circle Line
Yoon Jong-chan studied film at Hanyang University before earning an MFA in Film Directing from Syracuse University. His creative student films earned numerous awards at festivals worldwide, while his debut feature, Sorum, saw him named Best New Director at the Baeksang Art Awards. Sorum was praised for its sensitive depiction of characters and beautiful cinematography. Blue Swallow and I Am Happy continued his focus on wounded souls, as does his most recent film My Paparotti (Grand Prix, Fukuoka Asian Film Festival). His films inspire true emotion and have won over audiences and critics alike.
LIM CHUNG-GEUN 임충근 2010 Passerby No. 3 2003 Shave
Producer 2012 Pluto 2012 Circle Line 2009 Lovers Vanished 2007 7 Days 2007 The Elephant On The Bike
During a 10 year career in teaching, Shin Su-won wrote and published two novels focusing on teenage lives. She then entered the Korea National University of Arts to study scriptwriting, resulting in her first feature Passerby No. 3 (Best Asian Film, Tokyo Film Festival) about a woman who quits her job to pursue her dream of becoming a filmmaker. Most recently, Circle Line was awarded the Canal+ Prize at Cannes, and her 2nd feature Pluto, which explores the competitive nature of the Korean education system, has screened to high acclaim internationally, including a special jury mention at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Lim Chung-geun of Film June, has shown an ability to produce a wide variety of films across a range of genres. The coming of age drama, The Elephant On The Bike, is a poignant tearjerker that offers realism through its heart-warming tale. The crime thriller 7 Days, was one of the top 10 grossing films at the Korean box office in 2007, while the melodrama Lovers Vanished, starring Kim Nam-gil, saw interest from K-drama fans throughout Asia. His most recent projects, Circle Line and Pluto have seen critical acclaim from major international film festivals.
KIM KKO-BBI 김꽃비
MOON BYOUNG-GON 문병곤
Actress 2013 Jury 2010 Life is Peachy 2012 Sunshine Boys 2009 Breathless 2012 Pluto 2011 The King of Pigs Kim Kko-bbi is a graduate of Film and Theatre from the Sangmyung University. Her major breakthrough came with 2009’s gritty, low budget drama Breathless. Kim was widely praised for her portrayal of the spunky high school girl, earning her Best New Actress honours from both the Blue Dragon Film Awards and Grand Bell Awards. Kim’s other notable films include the dark animated film The King of Pigs and Myselves: The Actress No Make-Up Project, for which she both acted and directed. She most recently has starred in Sunshine Boys and Pluto.
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2005 Blue Swallow 2001 Sorum
Writer/Director 2013 Safe 2011 Finis Operis Moon entered Chung-Ang University Department of Film Studies in 2002 and graduated in 2011. His graduation film, Finis Operis, saw him become the first Korean student to be invited to the Critics Week at Cannes Film Festival. His most recent production Safe saw him claim another first, the first Korean filmmaker awarded the Palme d’Or at Cannes. The short film cost just $8,000 to make and has drawn critical-acclaim worldwide. His films draw sad portraits of contemporary life, which find humour through their irony, and has seen him honoured by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Film Council.
Cinema Forums Discover more about Korean film and culture with entertaining and educational cinema forums with industry experts. All forums include a Q&A with the audience and are FREE ENTRY.
BRISBANE
SAT 17TH AUG, 5:45PM @ Event Cinemas, Myer Centre
MODERN KOREAN CINEMA
The ‘Korean Wave’ is now almost a decade past, so where exactly does Modern Korean Cinema sit in the world stage? Our panel will discuss the current state of Korean film’s popularity in Australia, will cover trends developing with Asian and Korean film, and explore how people can learn more about the aesthetics of Korean cinema downunder. A great way to get up to speed with everything you need to know about Hallyuwood! John Kim Contemporary Korean Film The University of QLD
Herman Van Eyken Head of School Griffith Film School
SYDNEY
Dr. Tim Milfull Queensland University of Technology
TUE 27TH AUG, 5:15PM @ Korean Cultural Office
THRILLING SHORTS AND DARK MATTER
What does it take to make a film that, not only screens at a major film festival, but also captures the top prize and critical acclaim? Our international guests have achieved exactly that, and will join us in this special forum to talk about their own experiences. Covering all perspectives, from acting to directing to producing, this is the perfect forum for budding filmmakers and fans of independent cinema! Moon Byoung-gon Director, Safe, Finis Operis
Shin Su-won Director, Pluto, Circle Line
MELBOURNE
Lim Chung-geun Producer, Pluto, Circle Line
Kim Kko-bbi Actress, Pluto, The King of Pigs, Breathless
SAT 7TH SEPT, 3PM @ ACMI Cinemas
OBSERVING KOREAN POP CULTURE
Korean popular culture has long been the talk of the town throughout South-East Asia, with Korean dramas, movies and music thriving in popularity. With the firm arrival of the Korean wave in the West, we ask experts in the fields of film and pop culture what it all means. Join in the discussion as we chat about everything from Gangnam Style to Winter Sonata, ‘Eat Your Kimchi ‘ to Spike Lee’s remake of Oldboy. Sean Redmond School of Communication & Creative Arts, Deakin University
Jason Gipps aka J-Jon Host of Asian Pop Radio Australia, Joy 94.9
Johnny Au Editor of Hello Asia!, The AU Review
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RAL U T L U C VITIES ACTI
There is more to KOFFIA than meets the eye! Join in the different cultural activities throughout the festival and experience the wonders of Korean culture!
Joseon Dynasty Experience with Masquerade (Bris, Syd, Melb) Experience the culture and traditions of the Joseon Dynasty! Come and witness the beauty of Hanbok, the adrenaline of Tuho, the artistry of Korean traditional instruments, and the sweet temptations of Shikhye.
Pajama Party with Whatcha Wearin’? (Bris, Syd, Melb) Put on your best PJs and relax in this slumber screening! Slip on your UGG boots, jump into your onesies and join the Pajama Party! The most relaxing attire will WIN A YESASIA PRIZE PACK!
Noggi Couples Session with Architecture 101 (Bris, Syd) A sweet romantic film accompanied by the sweetest of desserts! Enjoy your FREE Noggi Frozen Yoghurt and take part in a ‘couple’ quiz with prizes to be won! Singles are also welcome. Who knows, you might find someone to share the evening with!
K-Pop Showcase with 9 Muses of Star Empire (Bris, Syd, Melb) Witness some of the best local talent on the K-pop dance scene! It’s time to be amazed by the smooth moves and cool grooves of these young stars! Get ready to get your K-POP on!
Gangster Dressup with Nameless Gangster (Syd, Melb) The toughest gangster in all of KOFFIA, Dog Meat Kim, is on the look out for new recruits. So put on your slickest suit to join the gang, WIN Best Dressed Gangster and take home the ultimate MADMAN DVD PRIZE PACK!
Cell Photobooth with Miracle in Cell 7 (Bris, Syd, Melb) Step into Cell 7 and have your very own snapshot beside the characters from the film. Strike your best pose in our photobooth to WIN A SPECIAL MORNING GLORY GIFT PACK!
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PRESENTING... THE MANY FACES OF KOREAN CINEMA Below are the many faces that make up the films at this year’s festival. Look for your favourite actor, actress or director below, and turn to the page number next to them to find their films!
FEATURE FILMS
Opening | Closing Ceremonies
Join us for the special events of our Opening Night and Closing Ceremony of the 4th Korean Film Festival in Australia. Featuring bold genre busting films, KOFFIA 2013 will open with the fantasy romance A Werewolf Boy before closing with the heist thriller The Thieves, films truly befitting for such grand occasions!
A WEREWOLF BOY 늑대소년
THE THIEVES 도둑들
BRIS | WED 14TH AUG, 7PM SYD | WED 21ST AUG, 7PM MELB | THU 5TH SEPT, 7:15PM
BRIS | SUN 18TH AUG, 6:30PM SYD | THU 29TH AUG, 7PM MELB | WED 11TH SEPT, 8:30PM
Sydney/Brisbane Premiere | Dir JO Sung-hee, 2012, 124 min, U15+, Korean w/English Subtitles | Cast SONG Joong-ki, PARK Bo-young, JANG Young-nam | Keywords Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Top 10 Box-office
Dir CHOI Dong-hoon, 2012, 135 min, Korean w/English Subtitles Cast KIM Yun-seok, KIM Hye-soo, LEE Jung-jae, JEON Ji-hyun, OH Dal-su, KIM Soo-hyun | Keywords Action, Crime, Thriller, Top 10 Box-office
A fairy-tale romance between a teenage girl and a feral wolf boy that will both touch the heart and warm the soul
A group of professional thieves must come together to pull off their most lucrative heist yet, a $20 million casino job in Macau...
When Su-ni (Park Bo-young) moves to her family’s farmhouse, she discovers a feral boy (Song Joong-ki) living on the property. Initially cautious, she finds herself strangely drawn to the bedraggled boy, attempting to tame his wild nature. As they begin to form a strong bond, their relationship is challenged when the boy is discovered by townsfolk.
10 thieves. 10 agendas. 1 goal. Steal the “Tears of the Sun” diamond, worth a cool $20 million dollars. The catch – the diamond is in the possession of ruthless criminal Wei Yong, kept under heavy guard in a Macau casino. Now Macao Park, Popie, Pepsee and co must put their complex pasts behind them to join forces alongside a rival crew from Hong Kong to pull off the biggest heist in history. Can this rag-tag team of liars and leeches work together, or will greed bring them down?
The most successful melodrama ever at the Korean box-office, A Werewolf Boy is a beautifully shot genrecrossing film that will take you back to your youth and spark memories of your first love.
Join us for the screening and our opening night festivities of the 4th Korean Film Festival in Australia!
An all-star cast feature in this heist blockbuster from Choi Dong-hoon (Tazza: The High Rollers). Bringing in 13 million audiences, The Thieves is the 2nd highest grossing Korean film of all-time!
Witness the adrenaline of The Thieves for yourself with the closing ceremony of KOFFIA 2013!
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Discover Yourself
FEATURE | SHORT FILMS
From a Joseon fable in the period blockbuster Masquerade, to the vibrant colours of the animated Approved for Adoption, both King and boy discover the true meaning of identity in these charming fish-out-of-water tales. Be taken on a journey of self-discovery!
MASQUERADE
APPROVED FOR ADOPTION
BRIS | SAT 17TH AUG, 7PM SYD | SUN 25TH AUG, 6:30PM MELB | MON 9TH SEPT, 8:45PM
BRIS | SAT 17TH AUG, 4PM SYD | SAT 24TH AUG, 4PM MELB | SAT 7TH SEPT, 10:45AM
Dir CHOO Chang-min, 2012, 131 min, Korean w/English Subtitles Cast LEE Byung-hun, RYU Seung-ryong, HAN Hyo-joo, KIM In-kwon Keywords Historical, Drama, Top 10 Box-office
Brisbane Premiere | Dir JUNG and Laurent BOILEAU, 2012, 75 min, U15+, French & Korean w/English Subtitles | Keywords Animation, Documentary, Culture, Identity, Award-winning
When King Gwanghae falls ill, a drunken nobleman who bears a stark resemblance to him must maintain order by taking his place on the throne
A beautifully animated coming-of-age story of Jung, a Korean boy who must deal with growing up with his adoptive family and life in Belgium
Having ruled for 8 years, King Gwang-hae begins to suspect someone within the royal court is conspiring to assassinate him. An illiterate and drunken nobleman Hasun, who looks remarkably like the King, is recruited to double for him and sit on the throne. When the King is suddenly poisoned, Ha-sun must stand in for the monarch and maintain order. In a role well beyond his capabilities, Ha-sun begins to ponder if the court’s decision are for the good of the people.
Born in Korea but raised by adoptive parents, Jung finds himself in Belgium as a result of the Korean War. A badly behaved child, he acts out as he struggles to fit in with his community and surroundings. As a result Jung retreated into the world of drawing which turned his life around. Years later we see him return to Korea to see whether he can feel at home there and perhaps also find his birth mother.
광해, 왕이 된 남자
A Joseon Dynasty twist on The Prince and The Pauper fable, Lee Byung-hun plays dual roles in this critically acclaimed period blockbuster that received an amazing 15 Daejong Film Awards, including Best Film!
Experience the culture and traditions of the Joseon Dynasty before the film! See Pg 8 for details
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어프루브드 포 어답션 | Couleur de peau: Miel
Approved for Adoption is a delightfully animated autobiographical look at the childhood of cartoonist Jung Henin (Co-director of the film). Audience Award Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Screens with Noodle Fish, a film made entirely out of noodles! Noodle Fish 오목어 Australian Premiere | Dir KIM Jin-man, 2012, 10 min, Korean w/English Subtitles
FEATURE FILMS
Dark Matter
Enter the mysterious world of Korean independent thrillers with two critically acclaimed films that will both challenge and excite you. Fresh from screening at Venice and Berlin respectively, Pieta and Pluto represent a new light for Korean film on the international stage. This is dark matter that is not for the faint of heart!
PLUTO 명왕성
PIETA 피에타
SYD | WED 28TH AUG, 6:15PM MELB | WED 11TH SEPT, 6PM
SYD | SAT 24TH AUG, 8:30PM MELB | SUN 8TH SEPT, 8:45PM
Melbourne Premiere | Dir SHIN Su-won, 2012, 114 min, U18+, Korean w/English Subtitles | Cast LEE Da-wit, KIM Kko-bbi, SUNG Joon Keywords Drama, Thriller, High School, Guest Visit
Melbourne Premiere | Dir KIM Ki-duk, 2012, 104 min, Korean w/English Subtitles | Cast JO Min-soo, LEE Jeong-jin, KWON Se-in Keywords Drama, Mystery, Award winning, Auteur
A dark mystery about a group of elite high school seniors who go to extremes to gain acceptance into prestigious universities
The 18th feature from director Kim Ki-duk, that focuses on the relationship between a brutal debt collector and a woman who claims to be his mother
Joon (Lee Da-wit) is a new transfer at a well-regarded high school. When he discovers a secretive study group consisting exclusively of the school’s top achieving students, he is determined to join them. In a world where you must do anything to get ahead, he soon finds himself designated a series of missions to perform in order to gain acceptance. When a student is killed, and Joon becomes the prime suspect, we see him set on a destructive path you won’t soon forget. Pluto is a riveting thriller that presents an extreme look at the lengths people will go to be at the top of the class.
Hired by moneylenders, Kang-do leads a merciless life with no sense of sympathy for his victims. He tortures, maims and does whatever is necessary to those that have not paid their debts. His life soon changes when a woman claiming to be his mother appears at his doorstep. He coldly rejects her at first, but gradually accepts her into his life. When the mother disappears, Kang-do searches relentlessly...
Director Shin Su-won beautifully entwines the fate of Pluto, evicted from the planetary makeup of the solar system, with a tale of high school bullying and social pressures. Q&A with director Shin Su-won, producer Lim Chung-geun & actress Kim Kko-bbi (SYDNEY)
Pieta continues Kim Ki-duk’s (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter... and Spring, 3-Iron) focus on marginal characters in a beautifully crafted, dark tale. Kim has garnered many awards for his direction, and Jo Min-soo’s performance of the estranged mother is a must-see. Best Film, 33rd Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Film, 32nd Korean Film Critics Awards Best Film, 4th Korea Film Reporters Association Awards Best Foreign Language Film, 17th Satellite Awards Golden Lion, 69th Venice International Film Festival
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EXHIBITION
— 26 Sep 2013 – 23 Feb 2014 ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne acmi.net.au/spectacle — A groundbreaking exploration of music video as a contemporary artform.
Spectacle the music video exhibition Spectacle: The Music Video Exhibition is organised by the Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati and curated by FLUX
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FEATURE FILMS
Reach for the Stars
From the lights and stardom to the glitz and glamour, it’s time to sing your heart out with this focus on Korean music! Get an inside look at what it takes to become a K-pop Idol in 9 Muses of Star Empire, and re-live the true story of a variety show star in My Paparotti. It’s time that you reach for the stars!
MY PAPAROTTI 파파로티
9 MUSES OF STAR EMPIRE
SYD | THU 22ND AUG, 6:15PM MELB | MON 9TH SEPT, 6PM
BRIS | SUN 18TH AUG, 1:30PM SYD | SUN 25TH AUG, 2:15PM MELB | SAT 7TH SEPT, 1PM
Australian Premiere | Dir YOON Jong-chan, 2013, 127 min, U15+, Korean w/English Subtitles | Cast HAN Suk-kyu, LEE Je-hoon, OH Dal-su, KANG So-ra | Keywords Drama, True Story, Guest Visit
Australian Premiere | Dir LEE Hark-joon, 2012, 82 min, U15+ , Korean w/ English Subtitles | Cast MOON Hyun-ah, LEE Hyun-joo, RYU Sera Keywords Documentary, K-pop, Music
A music teacher helps a talented yet troubled youth fulfil his dreams of becoming a world class singer in this inspirational true story
A fascinating look behind the gloss and glamour of Korean pop music, told through the eyes of emerging girls group Nine Muses
Sang-jin was once a promising opera singer in Italy, until a throat tumour put an end to his chance of stardom. Having lost all ambition to sing, he now lives out his dreams through his promising music students at a small Arts High School. One day a teenage mob boss Jang-ho transfers into his class, and the two develop a strong bond. When conflict arises between two gangs in town, Sang-jin challenges Jang-ho to overcome the troubles of his past and fulfil his destiny as a world-class vocalist.
After initially sweeping through Asia, Korean pop music has now taken the world by storm led by the likes of SNSD, JYP and PSY. Take a look behind the scenes of the formation and debut of the 9 member girl group, Nine Muses, in a documentary that gives a glaring insight into the world of K-pop. Follow a year long journey with the Model Idols, as they have been called, and their management label, the relatively small in stature Star Empire, leading up to the group’s debut and emergence in the K-pop charts. Covering everything from dance lessons, recording sessions and the physical and psychological toll on the girls, the film reveals the lengths the girls must go to achieve their dream, to become K-Idols.
Based on the life of Kim Ho-joong, who 1st appeared on the Korean variety show Star King.
Q&A with director Yoon Jong-chan (SYDNEY)
나인뮤지스 오브 스타 엠파이어
Witness some of the best cover dance groups with a K-pop Showcase before the film! See Pg 8 for details
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FEATURE FILMS
My Weird and Wonderful Family
Family. We all think ours are strange. Well welcome to the truly quirky in My Weird and Wonderful Family. The emotional journey of Miracle in Cell 7 and the dysfunctional antics in Boomerang Family will leave you gasping for air from constant laughter, and maybe even shed a tear.
MIRACLE IN CELL 7 7 번방의 선물
BOOMERANG FAMILY 고령화 가족
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BRIS | THU 15TH AUG, 6PM SYD | TUE 27TH AUG, 6:15PM MELB | SUN 8TH SEPT, 3:45PM
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SAT 17TH AUG, 1:30PM THU 22ND AUG, 10:30AM (SOPOONG SCHOOL SESSION) FRI 23RD AUG, 6:15PM SAT 24TH AUG, 1:30PM SAT 7TH SEPT, 5:30PM
Dir LEE Hwan-kyung, 2013, 127 min, Korean w/English Subtitles Cast RYU Seung-ryong, PARK Shin-hye, OH Dal-su Keywords Comedy, Drama, Family, Top 10 Box-office After a mentally challenged father is wrongly imprisoned, his cellmates decide to sneak in his one true hope, his daughter
Yong-gu is a mentally challenged man with the capacity of a 6 year old, the actual age of his daughter. One day he is falsely accused of murder, imprisoning him and placing his daughter into childcare. When his cellmates in No.7 learn of his false imprisonment, they set out to reunite father and daughter, by sneaking her inside! With a heart-warming story and touching characters, it’s not hard to see why Miracle in Cell 7 is the 3rd highest grossing Korean film of all time! Starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Park Shin-hye, and a plethora of Korea’s well known character actors, it’s a perfect family film for young and old!
Be part of the movie with our Miracle Photobooth! See Pg 8 for details
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Australian Premiere | Dir SONG Hae-sung, 2013, 112 min, U18+, Korean w/English Subtitles | Cast PARK Hae-il, YOON Je-moon, GONG Hyo-jin, YOON Yeo-jeong | Keywords Family, Drama, Comedy Three middle-aged siblings (average age 39) decide to return to live at home with their mother in this quirky family comedy direct from Korean theatres!
In-mo (Park Hae-il) is a 40-yr-old film director whose debut film was a commercial and artistic flop. After a failed suicide attempt, he decides to move in with his mother (Yoon Yeo-jeong), much to the distaste of his elder brother and ex-gangster Han-mo (Yoon Je-moon) who already lives there. When their younger sister Mi-yun (Gong Hyo-jin), along with her teenage daughter, need a place to stay too, their mother must face life reunited with her 3 dysfunctional children. Petty conflicts, sibling rivalry and possibly some unexpressed affections emerge in this quirky family comedy direct from Korean theatres! Adapted from the popular novel Aging Family by Cheon Myeongkwan. Did you know? The film’s title Boomerang Family refers to the Boomerang Generation, adults who return to living at home after a stint of living away from home.
FEATURE FILMS
Love is...
What is love? What defines it? Is it an unrequited teenage crush or a more mature sexual connection? Explore memories of past loves in Architecture 101 and sparks of new beginnings in Whatcha Wearin’? as you develop your own definition of what love is in our look at Korean romantic tales.
ARCHITECTURE 101 건축학개론
WHATCHA WEARIN’? 나의 P.S. 파트너
BRIS | SUN 18TH AUG, 3:30PM SYD | SUN 25TH AUG, 4PM MELB | SUN 8TH SEPT, 6:15PM
BRIS | FRI 16TH AUG, 6PM SYD | FRI 23RD AUG, 8:45PM MELB | FRI 6TH SEPT, 6:15PM
Australian Premiere | Dir LEE Yong-ju, 2012, 118 min, U15+, Korean w/ English Subtitles | Cast UHM Tae-woong, HAN Ga-in, LEE Je-joon, BAE Suzy Keywords Romance, Drama, Top 10 Box-office
Australian Premiere | Dir BYUN Sung-hyun, 2012, 114 min, U18+, Korean w/English Subtitles | Cast JI Seong, KIM Ah-joong, SHIN So-yul Keywords Comedy, Melodrama, Romance
When Seung-min’s first love, Seo-yeon, walks back into his life after 15 years, old memories and heartbreak soon resurface in this melodrama for the ages
Yun-jung decides phone sex may revive her loveless relationship, only for a fortunate misdial to lead her on a new path of love!
17 years ago, Seung-min was an innocent young man in college. It’s there that he first meets Seo-yeon in his architecture class. The two get close when they start working on a project together, and begin to fall in love. However fate denies them the opportunity to be together.
Yun-jung (Kim Ah-joong, 200 Pounds Beauty, KOFFIA2010), an impatient girlfriend in a failing relationship, tries to spice up her love life by making an R-rated phone call to her boyfriend, only to discover the voice on the other end is a complete stranger! Hyun-seung, the man on the other end of the line, is brought out of his depression by this fortunate misdial.
Jump to the present day, Seo-yeon tracks Seung-min down to request that he re-design her old house for her on Jeju Island. As the two work together once again, they relive old memories and reignite buried feelings. A seminal melodrama that will capture your hearts as we witness the passion and heartache between Seung-min and Seo-yeon.
Enjoy FREE Noggi Frozen Yoghurt before the film in a couple’s themed session! See Pg 8 for details
The hilariously kinky conversation is just the very beginning as sex, skin and soju flies in an eye-popping adult rom-com not for the kiddies! The two strike up a friendship, but when Hyun-seung’s ex-girlfriend wants to reconcile and Yun-jung’s boyfriend finally proposes, they are both faced with the dilemma of deciding what they truly want. Put on your best PJs and relax in our Pajama Party! BEST DRESSED wins a YesAsia prize pack! See Pg 8 for details
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FEATURE FILMS
Crime and Punishment
Back by popular demand having amazed audiences at KOFFIA2011, Crime and Punishment returns with another serving of dirty cops and bloody criminals! Tales of corruption and double agents make up this duo of genre films, as The Berlin File and Nameless Gangster will leave you trusting no one!
THE BERLIN FILE
NAMELESS GANGSTER: RULES OF THE TIME 범죄와의 전쟁
BRIS | THU 15TH AUG, 8:30PM SYD | THU 22ND AUG, 9PM MELB | FRI 6TH SEPT, 8:45PM
SYD | TUE 27TH AUG, 8:30PM MELB | TUE 10TH SEPT, 8:45PM
Australian Premiere | Dir RYU Seung-wan, 2013, 120 min, U18+, Korean & English w/English Subtitles | Cast HA Jung-woo, HAN Suk-kyu, JEON Ji-hyun, RYU Seung-beom | Keywords Action, Thriller, Top 10 Box-office
Dir YOON Jong-bin, 2012, 133 min, U18+, Korean w/English Subtitles Cast CHOI Min-sik, HA Jung-woo, JO Jin-woong, MA Dong-seok Keywords Crime, Drama, Top 10 Box-office
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A North Korean ‘ghost’ agent finds himself amidst an international manhunt after he is exposed at an illegal arms trade
When an illegal arms deal between a North Korean spy named Pyo (Ha Jung-woo), a Russian broker, and a Middle Eastern terrorist goes wrong, a desperate manhunt set to the backdrops of Berlin emerges in this action packed spy thriller from director Ryu Seung-wan (Special Guest of KOFFIA 2011). As Pyo searches for those that set him up, South Korean intelligence agent Jung (Han Suk-kyu) must track him down in an attempt to reveal his true identity. An undercover world full of backstabbing and betrayals will leave you not knowing who to trust. The Berlin File is another step into Korea’s emergence on the international stage, with the film featuring 40% English dialogue.
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In a time of rampant corruption, a crooked customs officer and a local gangster team up to control all organised crime in Busan
Set between 80’s and 90’s Busan, a time of such rampant corruption that the Korean government declared war on organised crime, a crooked customs officer and a local gangster decide to form a mutually beneficial alliance in order to take over the underworld. Nameless Gangster is another stellar entry in the Korean crime genre, and has been labelled “The Korean mob film Scorsese would be proud of” (Time Magazine). Witness a tale across the decades and discover the rules of the time, in what is an acting tour-de-force by Choi Min-sik.
Lethal Lee will be on the lookout for BEST DRESSED GANGSTER. Win a Madman DVD Prize Pack! See Pg 8 for details
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FEATURE FILMS
Push me to the Edge!
Be taken for a ride and placed on the edge of your seat with two blockbuster films that pack a punch! The Tower and Fists of Legend are energetic pieces of cinema that will leave you wiping the sweat off your brow as you take a breather. Don’t forget to buckle up!
FISTS OF LEGEND 전설의 주먹
THE TOWER 타워
BRIS | FRI 16TH AUG, 8:15PM SYD | MON 26TH AUG, 8:30PM MELB | SAT 7TH SEPT, 8:15PM
SYD | SAT 24TH AUG, 6PM MELB | TUE 10TH SEPT, 6PM
Australian Premiere | Dir KANG Woo-suk, 2013, 153 min, U18+, Korean w/English Subtitles | Cast HWANG Jeong-min, YU Jun-sang, YOON Je-moon | Keywords Action, Drama, UFC, Top 10 Box-office
Dir KIM Ji-hoon, 2012, 122 min, Korean w/English Subtitles Cast SOL Kyung-gu, SON Ye-jin, KIM Sang-kyung, KIM In-kwon Keywords Drama, Blockbuster, Top 10 Box-office
Three old friends and rivals must face off on a televised mixed martial arts program, called ‘Fists of Legend’
It’s Christmas Eve, when a fire erupts at the glitzyopening of a 100-story twin-tower skyscraper in Seoul, trapping those inside!
Deok-kyu who has had his Olympic dreams derailed, currently runs a struggling noodle shop. Jae-seok is still seeking out his dreams of becoming a somebody. While Sang-hoon is a thug turned corporate executive. These three middle-aged old friends and rivals are given the invitation to participate in a mixed martial arts TV program. Dubbed ‘the greatest fight show on Earth’, it pits regular men who were once renowned as street fighters, to compete with professional MMA fighters. An epic sports drama based off a popular webtoon, Fists of Legend will leave you feeling bruised and battered!
Lee Dae-ho is a single father and manager of the newly opened luxurious Tower Sky, a 100-story twin-tower landmark in central Seoul. As a glamorous “White Christmas” party for VIPs and tenants gets under way, a fire erupts and soon engulfs the whole building, trapping those inside. A series of devastating events take place in this epic disaster film from veteran director Kim Ji-hoon. We follow the lives of those who try to survive its terror, in order to hug their loved ones on Christmas morning. Inspired by the 1974 Hollywood film The Towering Inferno, The Tower has taken the term ‘Korean blockbuster’ to a whole new level. A must watch on the big screen!
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Director’s Spotlight
FEATURE | SHORT FILMS
It is without doubt Korean filmmakers are in hot demand. As the industry’s leading directors make their English language debuts, a new generation of artists have begun to be recognised on the festival circuit. Presenting works from both emerging and established directors, witness those at the cutting edge of the industry!
STOKER
K-SHORTS SHOWCASE
SYD | WED 28 AUG, 8:45PM
SYD | MON 26TH AUG, 6PM MELB | SUN 8TH SEPT, 1:30PM
Dir PARK Chan-wook, 2013, 99 min, English w/ Korean Subtitles Cast Mia WASIKOWSKA, Matthew GOODE, Nicole KIDMAN Keywords Psychological Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Auteur
100 min, U18+, Korean w/English Subtitles | Cast SONG Kang-ho, PARK Shin-hye, YOON Kye-sang, JUNG In-gi | Keywords Shorts, Award Winning, Guest Visit
A haunting look into family and adolescence, Stoker is a feast for the senses, and marks the English language debut of Korean director Park Chan-wook
Designed for film lovers, witness a collection of award winning shorts and experimental films from prominent Korean directors!
18 year-old India has her life turned upside down when her father suddenly dies. When her Uncle Charlie, an uncle whom she never knew existed, mysteriously turns up at the funeral, she becomes suspicious of this charming and charismatic new family member. As her uncle and emotionally distraught mother Evelyn become close, India decides to investigate. Dark and disturbing family secrets are discovered in this Hitchcockian psychological thriller that will leave you guessing.
This special program of short films will highlight a diverse range of genres and directors. With a mix of comedy, thriller, drama and romance, there is something for everyone in this exciting line-up! • Shin Su-won’s family themed drama Circle Line 순환선
한국단편영화 쇼케이스
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A stylised auteur piece with beautiful flowing cinematography and pitch perfect score, witness revered Korean director Park Chan-wook display both his love for and mastery of the cinematic medium. SPOTLIGHT on PARK Chan-wook 2009 Thirst 2006 I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK 2005 Sympathy for Lady Vengeance 2003 Oldboy 2002 Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance 2000 J.S.A. Joint Security Area
awarded Canal+ Prize at Cannes 2012 • Park Chan-wook & Park Chan-kyung’s Day Trip 청출어람, the brother’s follow up project to Night Fishing (KOFFIA2011). Stars Song Kang-ho • Moon Byoung-gon’s dark thriller Safe 세이프 awarded the Palme d’Or at Cannes 2013 • Kim Ji-woon’s 1st melodrama, One Perfect Day 사랑의 가위바위보 starring Yoon Kye-sang and drama favourite Park Shin-hye • Moon Byoung-gon’s humorous senior citizen tale Finis Operis 불멸의 사나이 invited to Cannes Critics Week 2011
Q&A with director Moon Byoung-gon, director Shin Su-won and producer Lim Chung-geun (SYDNEY)
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2013 KOFFIA
SHORT FILM COMPETITION
SYD | SUN 25TH AUG, 12PM
2013 호주한국영화제 단편영화 공모전
Screening & Awards Ceremony | 120 min, U18+, Korean and English w/ English subtitles | Keywords Shorts, Korea, Australia, Guest Visit The KOFFIA Short Film Competition was once again open to all Australians who wished to express their connection to Korea through film. Join industry professionals and our filmmakers in this special session, where our honourable jury will decide who takes away the critical acclaim and top prize! Come along, support your fellow filmmakers and vote for your favourite film. Supported by Metroscreen, The University of Sydney and Sydney Film School, finalists compete for up to $5,000 in cash and prizes.
2013 KOFFIA Short Film Competition Official Selection This year’s competition garnered greater interest and received more entries than ever before, and after much deliberation, here are the 10 finalists that will compete in the 2013 Screening and Awards session.
0.5 (Richard Kim) Dir Richard Kim, 2013,16 min Cast Jerry Uhm, Han Na
Asian Australian Gentleman (Ezra Andres) Dir Ezra Andres, 2013, 4 min Cast Wee Gee, Wengie
Five friends discuss the issues they face as Koreans living in Australia over dinner and glasses of soju.
Parodying PSY’s latest international hit ‘Gentleman’ from the view point of an Asian Australian.
The Korean Butterfly (Angela Lee) Dir Alicia Fung, 2013, 7 min Cast Angela Lee
La Croyance (Chase Lee) Dir Chase Lee, 2013, 5 min Cast Christophe Truschel, Chase Lee
Two Singaporean girls discover their connection to Korea through K-POP, beginning a total transformation.
Sam discovers a mime playing basketball in a local court and decides to observe him.
Double Truth (Julius Lee) Dir Julius Lee, 2013, 1 min Cast James Latter, Yuri Higa
Human Meat Factory (Anna Han) Dir Anna Han, 2011, 4 min
A girl keeps her eye on a boy she seems to have affection for. She offers him a piece of herself: an origami rose.
Step into a ‘human’ slaughterhouse and discover the disturbing truth about the meat we eat every day.
Next Stop Seoulywood (Matthew Rooke) Dir Matthew Rooke, 2013, 4 min Cast Ian Dixon, Jo Star
Vincents Guilt II Bullet Blues (Dee Choi) Dir Dee Choi, 2013, 6 mins Cast Derek Zhang
A young woman attends an audition. Despite a language barrier she gets what she wants but maybe it’s not the part.
Plus enjoy a special screening of Jury, the acclaimed directing debut of Kim Dong-ho, former Festival Director of Busan International Film Festival
A man fights with himself as he deals with his guilt. He hesitates between self-destruction and selfforgiveness.
Inevitable Paradox (Hyun Shin) Dir Hyun Shin, 2013, 3 min Cast Jack Isackson, Hyun Shin Two strangers crossing paths attempt to reconcile the vastness of humanities bonds against the pettiness of their deeds.
The Worst Best Friend (Benny Lee) Dir Benny Lee, 2013, 4 mins Cast Justin Gan, Jennifer Tang A man struggles with his day to day interaction with his worst best friend.
JURY 주리 Sydney Premiere | Dir KIM Dong-ho, 2012, 24 min, U18+, Korean and English w/ English subtitles | Cast AHN Sung-ki, JUNG In-gi, KANG Soo-yeon | Keywords Shorts, Award-winning
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Ray Argall President, Australian Directors Guild Return Home, Best Director, AFIs 1990 Graduate, AFTRS
Jury Award 1st prize: $2,000 cash Jury Award 2nd prize: $1,000 cash Jury Award 3rd prize: $500 cash Jury Special recognition Award: Brand new camera! Metroscreen Audience Award
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Moon Byoung-gon KOFFIA 2013 International Guest Safe, Palme d’Or, Cannes Film Festival 2013 Graduate, Chungang University
Dr Karen Pearlman Head of Screen Studies, AFTRS Cutting Rhythms, Focal Press 2009 Doctorate of Creative Arts, UTS
Susan Danta School of Media Arts, COFA Mother Tongue, Best Australian Film, MIFF 2003 Masters in Arts, AFTRS
Jiao Chen Producer Extension Placement, Screen NSW Ngurrumbang, Sydney Film Festival 2013 Media Arts Production, UTS
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Chairman Dr. Lee Dong-ok Artistic Director Kieran Tully Festival Coordinator Jung In-ji Assistant Coordinator Park Dong-seok Production Lee Hee-won, Francis Lee, Shin Hyoung-sik, Yun Suk-min Design Song Min-shin, Raelene Loong, April Bae, Hiroko Totsuka Marketing Priscilla Chu, Garman Har Promotions Charles Luong, Gracie Cht, Jenna Cloud, Lee Jeong-han, John Chae, Woo Kyung-soo, Jang Bo-mi, Do Jun-woo, Stella Lee, Kil Bo-ra, Danny Chen Bloggers Paul Bramhall, Michael Collins, Margaret Hurrell, Ben Lee, Genesis Mansilongan Scheduling Jo Yae-sul, Jung Min-ji, Kim So-young, Thuy Lam, Lee Ha-na, Trang Tran, Candice Chu, Kenneth Luu, Christine Ma Distribution Avant Card, Hye-ri Robertson, Eva Ma, Im Jae-young Website Karen Kwon Music D-Element Festival Consultants Ji Jung-yeob, Kim Young-gu, Kim Young-soo And special thanks to all our festival volunteers! Go Team KOFFEE!!
Special Thanks
Australia Korea Foundation, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Melbourne, Jay Jeon, Nashen Moodley, Chris Oliver, Kingston Anderson, Ray Argall, Matthew Deaner, Arno Lenior, Julie Hong, Soo Lee, Kim Min-ju, Peter Cody, Bill McDermid, Ben Farrell, Eliza Hansell, Kirsty Esson, Reece Goodwin, Michael Searle, Tim O’Connell, Wayne Seipel, Karen Pearlman, Jiao Chen, Susan Danta, Tim Milfull, Herman Van Eyken, Shin Jee-weon, Jason Gipps, Sean Redmond, Gina Son, Lucille Paterson, Steve Gilby, Frances Lord, Mathieu Ravier, Becker Noh, Kim Yu, Jenny Kwon, Kang Sun-won, Tahnee Woo, David Lee, Geena Cho, Alex Nielsen, Claire Sturrock, Reg Raghavan, Deepthi Raghavan, Robert Gadsbey, Tiani Chillemi, Elizabeth Connor, Leonid Petrov, Lee Seon-hui, Cheryl Fuerte, Charlie McCagh, Danny Lee, Kayo Okamura, Amy Wong, Ira Ferris, Hieu Chau, Karen Poh, Johnny Au, Jin Park, Samson Kwok, Andrew Chan, Cedric Collemine, Paul Tonta, Christian Were, Ben Pollock, Eloise Ross, Russell Edwards, Sean Choe, Milly Palmer, Kim Hee-jeon, Shin Won-sun, Jung Soo-jin, Sonya Kim, Eugene Kim, Byeon Eun-hye, Dana Kim, Mika Shim, Kim Nam-young, Matthias Angoulvant, Kim Min-chul, Lim Ji-yoon, Oh Jee-young, Kate Won, Rose Chang, Choi Hyun-ju, Rodney Bolt, Jason Lau, Siobhan Stollznow, Clementine Oldfield, Pierce Conran, Jason Bechervaise, Paul Quinn, Simon McEnteggart, Israel Ser Cabellero, Kwenton Bellette, Martin Cleary, Lee Mi-jeong, Kim Hae-ry, Kim Hong-joon, Michael Stephens, Blake Ethridge, Jenna Yoon, Bede Goulding, Maxine Williamson, Sarah Ward, Garry Williams, Kim Mi-ji, Martyn Pedler, Yumi Onishi, Robert Cameron, Yoo Dong-suk, Jamie Speeding, Oh Sung-ji, Park Ki-yong, Jeong Won-jo, Lee Byung-hun, Moon Byoung-gon, Shin Su-won, Lim Chung-geun, Kim Kko-bbi, and Yoon Jong-chan
The Korean Film Festival in Australia, which began in 2010, is organised by the Korean Cultural Office, Australia (KCO). The KCO is a diplomatic non-profit organisation based in Sydney that acts as the Cultural Ambassador to all things Korean in Australia.
The festival is co-presented by Samsung, proud festival partner since 2012.
The 2013 Korean Film Festival in Australia is supported by the Commonwealth through the Australia-Korea Foundation, which is part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The festival is made possible through the support it receives from both Korean and Australian governments, sponsors and media partners. We wish to gratefully thank all of those individuals that have assisted the festival since its inception, and have helped make it what it has become today. We look forward to celebrating the 5th edition of the festival with you all in 2014, a major milestone for KOFFIA. See you next year!
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