Jang Kun-jae

South Korea film director
Jang Kun-jae
Born (1977-11-26) November 26, 1977 (age 46)
South Korea
Alma materKorean Academy of Film Arts - cinematography
Chung-Ang University
Occupation(s)Film director,
screenwriter,
cinematographer
SpouseKim Woo-ri[1]
Korean name
Hangul
장건재
Hanja
張建宰[2]
Revised RomanizationJang Geon-jae
McCune–ReischauerChang Kŏnchae

Jang Kun-jae (born November 26, 1977) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter and cinematographer. Jang debuted with Eighteen (2010) which won the grand prize win as part of the 2009 Vancouver International Film Festival's Dragons and Tigers Award. His second feature Sleepless Night (2013) picked up JJ-Star Award (Grand Prize) and JIFF Audience Award (Korean Film Competition) at the 2012 Jeonju International Film Festival.[3][4] His third feature A Midsummer's Fantasia (2015) received several nominations, including Best Director (Narrative Films) and Best Screenplay at the 3rd Wildflower Film Awards.[5]

Personal life

Jang studied cinematography at the Korean Academy of Film Arts and received an M.F.A. in Film & Image Production from Chung-Ang University. In 2009, he and producer-cum-wife Kim Woo-ri founded the independent film production company Mocushura and has produced films including Eighteen (2010), Sleepless Night (2013), A Midsummer's Fantasia (2015).,[6][7] Mom's Song (2020), Vestige (2020) and Juhee From 5 to 7 (2022).

Filmography

  • Die Bad (2000) - actor
  • Smoke-flavored Life (short film, 2004) - still photographer
  • Waiting for Young-jae (short film, 2005) - cinematographer
  • Grumpy (2006) - actor
  • Voice of a Murderer (2007) - actor
  • Who's That Knocking at My Door? (2007) - cinematography department
  • Time in Heaven (short film, 2007) - director
  • Eighteen (2010) - director, executive producer, screenwriter, editor
  • Myselves: The Actress No Makeup Project (2012) - cinematographer
  • Sleepless Night (2013) - director, executive producer, screenwriter, editor, camera operator
  • A Midsummer's Fantasia (2015) - director, producer, screenwriter, editor[8]
  • Mom's Song (2020) - executive Producer
  • Vestige (2020) - co-director
  • Monstrous (TV Series, 2022) - director
  • Juhee From 5 to 7 (2022) - director, executive producer, screenwriter, editor, cinematographer
  • Because I Hate Korea (2023), It was selected as opening film at the 28th Busan International Film Festival and will be screened on October 4, 2023.[9]

Awards

References

  1. ^ Lee, Hyo-won (29 October 2013). "INTERVIEW: Filmmaker Jang Kun-jae's Impressionist Landscapes". Louise Blouin Media. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  2. ^ https://librarian.nl.go.kr/LI/contents/L20101000000.do?id=KAC201307388#MMAP_L20101000000
  3. ^ Conran, Pierce (30 November 2012). "Interview: Jang Kun-jae Talks SLEEPLESS NIGHT". screenanarchy.com. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  4. ^ D’Sa, Nigel (16 October 2009). "Eighteen Wins Top Prize at Vancouver". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  5. ^ Conran, Pierce (23 March 2016). "3rd Wildflower Film Awards Unveil Nominees". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  6. ^ "JANG Kun-jae". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  7. ^ "MOCUSHURA". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
  8. ^ "A Midsummer's Fantasia". IndieStory. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  9. ^ "The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List". Busan International Film Festival. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i Conran, Pierce (12 January 2016). "A MIDSUMMER'S FANTASIA Scoops Best Korean Indie Prize". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-08-24.


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