'tête-à-tête' @ Animation Marathon, Greece

 

'tête-à-tête', World Premiere at the TOFUZI International Animated Film Festival

'tête-à-tête' had the world premiere at the TOFUZI International Animated Film Festival in Adjara, in the country of Georgia, Nov. 11-16!

'tête-à-tête' International Film Festival Official Selections

Official Selections:

2024

Nov. 11-16     The 16th TOFUZI International Animated Film Festival, Adjara, Georgia (World Premiere)

Nov. 22-24     The 9th Animation Marathon, Athens, Greece

2025

Feb 14-22     The 6th VASTLAB Experimental, Los Angeles, US (US Premiere)

Feb 27-29     The 46th Big Muddy Film Festival, Carbondale, Illinois, US

Mar. 27-30    The 20th Athens Animfest, Athens, Greece

Jun. 3-8        The 5th Tokyo International Short Film Festival, Tokyo, Japan

'tête-à-tête' images

New experimental film, 'tête-à-tête'

 

tête-à-tête is a lyrical exploration of human connection, where the language of movement and abstract visuals replace words, inviting viewers into a dance of emotions that unfolds across a 360-degree canvas.

 

Cast & Crew
Director/Writer/Editor/Producer: Soyeon Kim
 
Designers/Performers: Antonia Alvarado, Isabella Andrus, Eri Biter, Ethan Dwinell, Valencia Grace, Bethany Guerrero, Habiba Hassaan, Yoontaek Hong, Isabel Ladesma, Bryan Loya, Sungbin Moon, Diana Veveros
 
Animators: Hui Tan, Soyeon Kim
Composer: Walter Santucci
Choreographer: Ursula Echeverria
Produced by CSULB & Yellowshed

Director's Statement:

In creating this film, I wanted to explore 'Conversation' in a non-traditional and experimental way, challenging our conventional methods of communication. Rather than relying on spoken or written words, I chose to express the depth of emotions through movement—both of the body and abstract visual elements on the screen. This approach invites the audience to engage with the subtleties of human interaction that we often overlook when we focus too much on verbal language or facial expressions.
I believe that words can sometimes confine the true essence of what we wish to express. By removing them from the equation, viewers are encouraged to seek deeper meanings in the physical movements and the dynamic visuals, interpreting the emotional landscape in their own way.
The film is designed for a 360-degree theatre setting, with a canvas of 1000 pixels in height and 8000 in width. I utilized the screen space in various configurations—sometimes filling the entire space, at other times rotating or fragmenting the visuals. This creates a sense of unpredictability and immersion, as the audience never knows where the next 'conversation' will take place within the space. This setup allows for a unique experience where viewers can feel as though they are in direct conversation with the filmmaker or quietly observing an intimate dialogue happening nearby.

"Multiculturalism and Belonging" - The International Joint Exhibitions (US & Korea)

Multiculturalism and Belonging

The International Joint Exhibitions

Czong Institute for Contemporary Art Museum + California State University San Bernardino

CICA Museum

January 29 – February 16, 2025

CSUSB Dutton Gallery
September 7th – October 10th, 2024

Featured artists presented by CICA: Yun-jeong Choi, Woosik Choi, Joomi Chung, Xin Feng and Meichun Cai, D La Her, Blond Jenny and Elijah Blond , Soyeon Kim , Lee mee-kyong, Lee Se Jung, Lee Seung Hee, Geuryung Lee, Eunji Lee, Christina Yerie Lee , Lee Jieun, Jennifer Seo, Chansong Woo

https://cicamuseum.com/multiculturalism-and-belonging/

New Director Representation: Engines Running

Yellowshed has a new Director Representation via Engines Running.

https://gasket.tv/director/yellowshed/

"Engines Running is an international team of award-winning directors. Our roster of creatives and directors gives you the options and flexibility to produce the exact content you need. We’re a platform for artists of diverse backgrounds. A place where creatives and directors who are women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community can showcase their work and make strong professional connections."

The 103rd ADC Awards Jury for the Motion/Film Craft Category

 I am honored to serve as a jury for the 103rd ADC Awards for the Motion/Film Craft category this year.

2023

... 2023... 

was a transitional time resetting my life from a new perspective.

Here comes 2024...