Darcy Paquet
(Jury Chair)
Darcy Paquet, originally from Massachusetts, USA, created the English-language website 'Koreanfilm.org' in 1999. In 2009, he published "New Korean Cinema: Breaking the Waves." He has translated subtitles for many Korean films, including "Parasite" and "The Decision to Break Up." Furthermore, in 2014, he co-founded the "Wildflower Film Awards" to celebrate achievements in the Korean independent film industry. Since 2017, he has been teaching film courses at the Busan Asian Film School.
• Representative Works
"Parasite," winner of Academy Awards and Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or.
"The Decision to Break Up," winner of the Cannes Film Festival Director's Award.
Kim Han-young
(Producer/Director)
Kim Han-young, the PD (Producer/Director) known for the drama "Jewel in the Palace," made a significant impact on the Korean drama industry. He served as a PD for MBC and SBS and directed numerous works such as "Mong Sil Unni," "Im Kkeok Jeong," and "Lawyers of Korea." With "Jewel in the Palace," he achieved an unprecedented 60% viewership rating in today's era, establishing the foundation for the reputation of MBC dramas. His heartwarming dramas, made with love for the world, continue to be remembered and influence many successors in the industry.
Choi Jonghyeon
(Film Director)
Choi Jonghyeon, a film director and screenwriter, has played a central role in the Korean film industry. He has served as a jury member for the Daejong Film Awards and as a director of the Korean Screenwriters Association. He also held positions such as the Chairperson of the Gyeonggi Youth Gender Equality Film Festival and Executive Director of the Anyang International Youth Film Festival. Recently, he directed the film "Fingertips" (새끼손가락) and remains active in the industry. Through works like "My Wedding Campaign," "The Tenor - Lirico Spinto," and "Grand Prix" as a screenwriter, and as a director for "The Little Prince" and "Fingertips," he portrays a warm world where different people coexist.
• Position
Current: Film director and screenplay writer
Current: Director at IP (Intellectual Property) Cooperative Association
Current: Columnist at News and Book
• Creative Works or Artistic Activities
2005: Screenplay for "My Wedding Campaign"
2007: Director of the feature film "The Little Prince"
2010: Screenplay for "Grand Prix"
2014: Screenplay for "The Tenor - Lirico Spinto"
2023: Director of "Fledgling Fingers"