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#DCIMCapstone As I approach the end of my senior year, I am working on my capstone project, the culmination of my DCIM (Digital Communication Information & Media) minor. My fascination with media began in middle school when I witnessed how media platforms could bring people together creating communities and friendships. Media has spotlighted much of Korean culture through music, dramas, and cinema. As a Korean-American, I felt a mix of pride and frustration seeing South Korea represented primarily through these pop culture lenses, reinforcing certain stereotypes. Then, groundbreaking works like Parasite and Squid Game emerged. Initially, it was a simple interest in how Korean cinema impacted the West, particularly the United States. I wondered what made Parasite so special and how it became the first foreign-language film to win Best Picture at the Oscars. I’ve since realized that Korean cinema delves deeper than mere entertainment; it’s designed and formed to deliver a gut punch and resonate on a global scale. It has its own accent of speaking about the country’s trauma. This article explores the thoughts of various Korean actors and filmmakers in this new wave of Korean cinema. Director Lee Isaac Chung of Minari expressed amazement at the film’s wide-reaching impact, a feeling that Director Bong Joon Ho also once shared. Many believe that the Korean wave is a healing force, playing a significant role in the South Korean people redefining their imagery of their existence. Films challenge us to question human existence while connecting us globally. They subtly remind us that despite our differences, we share common ground. Through the cinematic experience, we confront the notion that the world and the cinematic realm are not separate. I’m excited to be sharing the process with you, highlighting the importance of Korean cinema and its ability to connect us all.

【Innovation Reshapes Everything】   HKPC unveiled its latest short film today, which will be broadcast on television and shared across social media platforms. The film aims to highlight the importance of innovation and technology in empowering people, fostering sustainable growth, and promoting societal well-being.   This year's HKPC short film continues to capture the essence portrayed in last year's film, "Innovation Never Stops". Both films depict the unwavering spirit of Hong Kong's younger generation, fearlessly embracing challenges and bringing their creative visions to life, showcasing the resilience and innovative mindset that defines Hong Kong.   With the theme "Innovation Reshapes Everything" watch as the film takes you on an exploratory journey of a young girl. Learn how she ultimately transformed her family's business into a “Made in Hong Kong” story. Watch here!   #hkpc #Innovation #ReshapesEverything #NewIndustrialisation #NewProductiveForces #HongKongGotIndustries #MadeInHongKong #Inheritance #Happiness #SpecialThanksTo #ControlledEnvironmentHydroponicResearchandDevelopmentCentre

Check out this micro film on how innovation changes the lives of a family and transform a family business through applying new technologies 💡🎉🌾

【Innovation Reshapes the World】   HKPC unveiled its latest short film today, which will be broadcast on television and shared across social media platforms. The film aims to highlight the importance of innovation and technology in empowering people, fostering sustainable growth, and promoting societal well-being.   This year's HKPC short film continues to capture the essence portrayed in last year's film, "Innovation Never Stops" Both films depict the unwavering spirit of Hong Kong's younger generation, fearlessly embracing challenges and bringing their creative visions to life, showcasing the resilience and innovative mindset that defines Hong Kong.   With the theme "Innovation Reshapes the World" watch as the film takes you on an exploratory journey of a young girl. Learn how she ultimately transformed her family's business into a “Made in Hong Kong” story. Watch here!   #hkpc #Innovation #ReshapesTheWorld # NewIndustrialisation # NewProductiveForces #HongKongGotIndustries #MadeInHongKong #Inheritance #Happiness

🚨We are very happy to announce that we have an exclusive Writing Challenge for the Universidad Católica del Uruguay🚨 CINEMA: NEW VALUES, PERSPECTIVES, AND LOVE FOR YOUR PROFESSION In this activity exclusively for UCU students, you need to write an article about the movies, series, or filmmakers that you feel best represent the challenges of your professional career, the values of your generation, or how cinema has changed your view of the world. 👉Choose one of these approaches and participate: The story that made you love your profession The story that changed your view of the world The values of your generation in cinema https://lnkd.in/eA5iqUJr

✨ 🎞 4 AFDA alumni films at Durban FilmMart 2024 Official Project Selection 📽 ✨ The Durban FilmMart SA Institute introduced the selected projects for the Pitch and Finance Forum of the 2024 Durban FilmMart (DFM), Africa’s leading co-production and finance market. Scheduled for 19 – 22 July 2024, the 15th edition of DFM, under the banner “African Visions Unleashed: From Disruption to Accountability,” will host a dynamic four-day event in Durban, South Africa. 📽 4 AFDA alumni film projects were selected were selected: Fiction Features: Acts of Man – Director: Sheetal Magan and The Moon Can’t Run – Producer: Shveta Naidoo and Director: Naishe Nyamubaya. 🎞 Documentary Features: A Girl and a Gun – Director: Arya Lalloo and The One Who Sings – Producers: Chelsea Art and Cameron Lawry and Director: Chelsea Art. 🎬 This year, 30 compelling projects in development will participate in the Pitch and Finance Forum, a pivotal platform where filmmakers convene to network with global broadcasters, financiers, streamers, sales agents, festival programmers, and producers. This interaction is crucial for acquiring the necessary support to transition projects from development to production, ultimately bringing diverse African narratives to both regional and international audiences. 🌍 Magdalene Reddy, Director of the DFMI, commented on the selection of projects: “This year’s diverse array of narratives showcases the creativity, adaptability, and inquisitiveness of filmmakers throughout the continent. Our filmmakers are tackling complex subjects and presenting fresh perspectives to worldwide audiences. The chosen projects weave through the intricacies of identity, tradition, and modernity, among other themes. They not only explore historical legacies and their lasting effects but also highlight the vibrant interaction between cultural preservation and innovation. These ideas are vital for deepening our understanding of the social, environmental, and ethical contexts that influence contemporary African societies and their filmic representations.” 💬 #AFDA #AFDAalumni #AFDAforEveryone #IloveAFDA #FamousforLife #WorldClassEducation #TertiaryEducation #Varsity #StudyGoals #CILECT #No1School #CreativeEconomy #Creatives #SouthAfrica

How Dangal collected $200 million in China Full Article Link >>> https://lnkd.in/gZQbKdpW Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur recently pondered over the triumph of the Aamir Khan starrer ‘ Dangal ‘ and sought to unravel the factors contributing to its global acclaim.In an interview with Film Companion, Siddharth emphasized that greenlighting a film should not solely hinge on its international appeal. He stressed that the foremost objective must be […] . . Latest IND . . . . #trendingnews #newstrending #trendingtopicnews #lifestyle #business #news #healthylifestyle #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #lifestyleblogger #luxurylifestyle #businessowner #businesswoman #smallbusinessowner #businessnews

“I’ve always insisted that poverty doesn’t belong to human beings. It is imposed on human beings because the system is designed that way…. It’s time to change economics.” ~ Nobel Loreate Muhammad Yunus Powerful documentary ‘A World of 3 Zeros’, based on Yunus’ book ‘A World of Three Zeros: The New Economics of Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment and Zero Net Carbon Emissions’ - is about finding new ways of living together and how social business is designed to solve problems within society. Filled with insightful discussions and practical examples from around the globe, so much of the ethic and practice embodied here, reflects the essence of what Quantum Leadership and the Zero Distance Model is about. Yunus and his colleagues aim to spread methods of empowering businesses, communities and individuals to create innovative and sustainable solutions to societal issues via: - dialogue between as many stakeholders as possible, collaborative efforts across different sections of society, putting values and purpose at the centre of actions taken, radically reimagining and reshaping current systems and hierarchical structures that serve only the short-term interests of a small number of individuals, shared ownership, encouraging experimentation and entrepreneurship, creating a life of service, greater transparency, accountability and value distribution, and more. #SocialBusiness #ServantLeadership #Sustainability #MuhammadYunus #QuantumLeadership #ZeroDistance #Accountability #SharedOwnership #Transparency #Dialogue #VisionAndValueLed #Reframing #Innovation #Purpose #Change

Kenya and China have solidified their commitment to cultural exchange and film industry collaboration with a Memorandum of Understanding signing. This partnership aims to elevate Kenya as a prime filming destination and facilitate the production and showcasing of Chinese films. Last year’s agreement to bring Hollywood Invention Studios to Kenya underscores the nation’s growing role in global filmmaking. The themed ceremony, 'Kenya, China TV Theatre,' highlighted various Chinese TV programs, emphasizing cultural enrichment and bilateral cooperation. Jimmy Carter Luo, CEO of StarTimes Kenya, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, foreseeing joint productions, content sharing, and professional exchanges between Kenyan and Chinese media entities. Key figures from both nations attended the event, including Dong Xin from China’s National Radio and Television Administration and Timothy Owase, CEO of Kenya Film Commission. Deputy Minister Dong Xin affirmed optimism about future collaboration, envisioning strengthened ties in media and entertainment to foster mutual development. Kenya Film Commission's CEO Timothy Owase lauded the partnership’s potential to transform Kenya’s film industry, promising continued government support for youth engagement and talent development. This collaboration opens doors for cultural integration and economic growth in the vibrant realm of global media. #KenyaChinaFilmCollaboration #CulturalExchange #FilmIndustryPartnership #GlobalMediaRelations #KenyaFilmCommission #StarTimesMedia #FilmProduction #CulturalDiplomacy To read more: https://zurl.co/y6x8

Take a moment to read our next blog post about our international work, including Family Legacies films in French from Montreal to Paris! #familylegacies #legacyfilms #ethicalwillvideos #susanbrodyvideos #lifehistories #familydocumentaries