Exploring Urban Linguistics: Korean Documentary Film at Arlington Festival
Posted on Nov 1, 2018

Exploring Urban Linguistics: Korean Documentary Film at Arlington Festival

Urban Linguistics: Korean Documentary Shines at Arlington Film Festival Exciting news! BIKINI WORDS, a captivating Korean documentary exploring urban linguistics, is set to feature in the International Shorts Program at the prestigious 8th annual Arlington International Film Festival. This event unfolds its cinematic wonders from November 1st to November 4th, 2018, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Screening […]

Posted on Apr 11, 2018

Exploring Seoul’s Architectural Creativity Through the Eyes of Nerdy Kids

As fathers of young kids, filmmakers Nils Clauss and Neil Dowling witness the daily magic of their children’s creativity. Embracing Picasso’s words, “Every child is an artist,” they responded to the International Union of Architects‘ (UIA) call for a film to open the 2017 World Congress of Architects in Seoul. Their mission: to take attendees […]

Exploring Seoul’s Architectural Creativity Through the Eyes of Nerdy Kids
Navigating Seoul’s Global Education Landscape: A Cinematographer’s Perspective
Posted on Feb 15, 2018

Navigating Seoul’s Global Education Landscape: A Cinematographer’s Perspective

In 2014, Minerva Schools introduced a groundbreaking model of higher education, blending a reimagined curriculum with global experiences across seven cities. As a cinematographer, director of photography (DOP), and filmmaker based in Seoul, South Korea, I had the privilege to collaborate on the Seoul episode directed by Andrew Hida and Ayo Seligman. The Global Immersion […]

Posted on Feb 14, 2018

Plastic Girls Cinequest: Spotlight at Cinequest Film Festival

To celebrate our selection at the prestigious CINEQUEST FILM & VR FESTIVAL, Udo Lee, In-ah Shin, and I crafted a dynamic spotlight trailer for PLASTIC GIRLS. This short documentary has been chosen among 1750 entries worldwide, showcasing our dedication to cinematic storytelling. Join us at the festival’s Short Film Competition on the following dates and […]

Plastic Girls Cinequest: Spotlight at Cinequest Film Festival
Exploring Gender in Seoul: Plastic Girls Film at Cinequest 2018
Posted on Feb 13, 2018

Exploring Gender in Seoul: Plastic Girls Film at Cinequest 2018

Welcome to the fascinating world of PLASTIC GIRLS, the latest addition to a trilogy exploring space and architecture in Korea. Join me, Nils Clauss, a cinematographer and director based in Seoul. At CINEQUEST & VR FESTIVAL as we delve into gender issues through a unique lens. Screening Announcement PLASTIC GIRLS has been selected for the […]

Posted on Dec 1, 2017

Seoul Gender Documentary: Exploring PLASTIC GIRLS with Nils Clauss

Welcome to the captivating world of PLASTIC GIRLS, the final installment of a Korean shorts trilogy. Join me, Nils Clauss, a cinematographer and director based in Seoul. Together with Nils we delve into the unique narrative of this gender documentary. Featured on Directors Notes Following BIKINI WORDS and LAST LETTERS, PLASTIC GIRLS is now featured […]

Seoul Gender Documentary: Exploring PLASTIC GIRLS with Nils Clauss
Seoul Based DOP Shoots Short Film Cold Summer for Director Namhui Park
Posted on Dec 1, 2017

Seoul Based DOP Shoots Short Film Cold Summer for Director Namhui Park

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Seoul, the short film Cold Summer comes to life through the lens of a dedicated Director of Photography (DOP) based in Seoul. In 2013, I had the privilege of collaborating with director Namhui Park. Together with her I contributed to the evocative cinematography that defines this powerful short film. […]

Posted on Oct 10, 2017

Bikini Words: Exploring Korean Industrial Linguistics at Sedicicorto

In October 2017, the 14th Sedicicorto International Film Festival showcased BIKINI WORDS, a cinematic exploration by a Seoul-based cinematographer. This unique film delves into the distinctive vocabulary that emerged among South Korean factory workers during the rapid industrialization of the 1970s and 1980s. Festival Overview The Sedicicorto International Film Festival , established in 2004, annually […]

Bikini Words: Exploring Korean Industrial Linguistics at Sedicicorto