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  Forum I
Thematic Forum:
Korean Film and Two Koreas
 
 

February 11 (Sat), 11:00 ~ 1:00 PM, the Pickwick Hotel, San Francisco

This public forum will provide a unique opportunity for the general American audience to learn how the Korean film community has contributed to the democratization of Korea by offering alternative perspectives on important ideological issues. Panelists will discuss ways in which Korean film has contributed to the historical imagination of the two Koreas and to Koreans¡¯ dream for a reunified country. This forum will reflect a variety of perspectives, including that of a leader of the Korean film industry, a recognized film director, and distinguished film scholars.

Panelists: Choon-Yun LEE (President, Korean Association of Film Art & Industry), Je-Gyu KANG (Film director), Young-Lan LEE (Assoc. Prof. Kyung Hee University), Aaron MAGNAN-PARK (Asst. Professor, University of Notre Dame), Hyangjin LEE (Lecturer, University of Sheffield)

Moderators: Chul HEO (Asst. Professor, San Francisco State University)

 
     
     
     
  Forum II
Industry Forum:
American Market and the Korean Film Industry
 
  February 12 (Sun), 1:00 ~ 3:00 PM, the Pickwick Hotel, San Francisco

The past few years have seen growing connections between Korean and American film production, with a number of Korean film artists developing new production and distribution deals with Hollywood and elsewhere. This open talk will discuss the possibilities and implications of these relationships by drawing on the experiences of several outstanding international film artists.

Panelists: Myung-Se LEE (Film Director), Je-Gyu KANG (Film Director), Hana LEE (Producer, MK Pictures), Choon-Yun LEE (CEO, Cine2000), Ted KIM (Executive VP and Head, CJ Entertainment America)

Moderators: Stephen ULJAKI (Professor, San Francisco State University), Brent MALIN (Asst. Professor, San Francisco State University)
 
     
     
     
  Forum III
Academic Symposium: Globalization and Contemporary Korean Cinema
 
  February 10 (Fri), 3:00 ~ 5:00 PM, Encina Hall, Stanford University

Korean films have emerged as a unique and influential player in international cinema. Current Korean cinema has combined Hollywood and more traditionally Asian aesthetics in ways that make it well suited for the global film market. This academic seminar will discuss the political, cultural, social, and economic implications of these recent developments for both Korea and international cultural sectors.

Panelists: Young-Lan LEE (Assoc. Professor, Kyung Hee University in Korea), Hyangjin LEE (Lecturer, University of Sheffield in UK), Jenny Kwok Wah LAU (Assoc. Professor, San Francisco State University), Aaron MAGNAN-PARK (Asst. Professor, University of Notre Dame), Kyu-Hyun KIM (Assoc. Prof. University of California, Davis)

Moderators: Chul HEO (Asst. Professor, San Francisco State University), Aaron KERNER (Asst. Professor, San Francisco State University)
 
     
     
     
  Forum IV
Media Forum:
Portrayals of Koreans in the US Media: The impact on Korean Americans
 
  February 9 (Thurs), 07:00 ~ 09:00 PM, Burk Hall 408, San Francisco State University

This forum discussion will bring together US journalists, filmmakers and Korean American community members to discuss the past and present images of Korea, including North Korea, presented in the US Media. Through dialogue and discussion, this forum, will discuss the prominent images of Korea and Koreans and their impact on the Korean American community.

Panelists: K.W. LEE (President, the Korean American Journalists Association), Matthew YI (Reporter, the San Francisco Chronicle), Cheryl PARK (SF Bay Area Filmmaker), Grace SU (SF Bay Area Filmmaker), Sun Tae HWANG (SF Bay Area Filmmaker), Won JUNG (SF Bay Area Filmmaker), Daniel LEE (SF Bay Area Filmmaker), Henry KIM (SF Bay Area Filmmaker)

Moderators: Grace YOO (Assoc. Professor, San Francisco State University)