Curriculum Vitae Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA), Cinematography, Busan, South Korea, Feb 2021 – Feb 2022
English Language and Literature, and Journalism and Visual Communication (Double Major)
Bachelor of Arts, Keimyung University, Daegu, South Korea, Mar 2014 – Aug 2019
Certificate Exchange Program, Mass Comm: TV & Film, Southeast Missouri State University, MO, USA, Sep 2018 – Dec 2019
Workshops & Training CHANEL X BIFF Asian Film Academy, Busan International Film Festival, Busan, South Korea, Sep 2025 – Oct 2025
AI Short Film Production, Korean Film Council, Seoul, South Korea, Jun 2025 – Sep 2025
Filmography En Route To | 지우러 가는 길 · Cinematographer · Directed by Jaein YOO · Fiction · 2025 · 106’ · South Korea
Blue Box | 블루박스 · Cinematographer · Directed by Dongyoon YEO · Fiction · 2023 · 34’ · South Korea
Kind Person | 친절한 연수 · Cinematographer · Directed by Wooyeon JANG · Fiction · 2023 · 13’ · South Korea
Canine | 송곳니 · Cinematographer · Directed by Jeongmin KIM · Fiction · 2022 · 18’ · South Korea
Boy with Stars | 별을 담은 소년 · Cinematographer · Directed by Yunji LEE · Animation · 2022 · 18’ · South Korea
The Test Takers | 노량바이러스 · Cinematographer · Directed by Eunyoo CHAE · Fiction · 2022 · 20’ · South Korea
Fly | 날파리 · Cinematographer · Directed by Chanho PARK · Fiction · 2022 · 10’ · South Korea
Trap | 덫 · Cinematographer · Directed by Eunyoo CHAE · Fiction · 2021 · 10’ · South Korea
MISSING · Cinematographer · Directed by Jasmine Jones · Fiction · 2020 · 11’ · USA
Festival Screenings
2026 Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, Brazil, Oct 1-11
Chuncheon Film Festival, South Korea, Jun 25-28
Seoul Independent Women’s Film Festival, South Korea, Jul 24-26
Biarritz Film Festival, France, Jun 23-28
Costa Rica International Film Festival, Costa Rica, Jun 19-29
Muju Film Festival, South Korea, Jun 4-8
Seattle International Film Festival, USA, May 7-17
Red Lotus Asian Film Festival, Vienna, Austria, Apr 23-26
Hong Kong International Film Festival, Hong Kong, Apr 1-12
Berlin International Film Festival, Germany, Feb 12-22
2025 Seoul Independent Film Festival, Seoul, South Korea, Nov 27 - Dec 5
Busan International Film Festival, Busan, South Korea, Sep 17-26
2024 Newwave Film Festival, Jeonju, South Korea, Nov 23-24
Asia Cultural Creativity Institute (ACCI) Short Film Festival, Seoul, South Korea, Oct 31
2023 Milan Shorts Film Festival, Italy, Sep 6-8
Bucharest ShortCut CineFest, Romania, Nov 4-10
Vancouver International Movie Awards, Canada, Sep 28 - Oct 8
Buenos Aires International Film Festival, Argentina, Apr 19 - May 1
Kolkata Short International Film Festival, India, Jan 10-15
2022 Newwave Film Festival, Jeonju, South Korea, Nov 19-20
Seoul Pride Film Festival, Seoul, South Korea, Nov 3-9
Busan International Film Festival, Busan, South Korea, Oct 5-14
Seoul Independent Film Festival, Seoul, South Korea, Dec 1-9
Busan Peace Film Festival, Busan, South Korea, Oct 27-30
Jeonbuk Independent Film Festival, Jeonju, South Korea, Oct 26-31
Jeju Hondie Film Festival, Jeju, South Korea, Oct 1-9
Seoul Indie Anifest, Seoul, South Korea, Sep 22-27
Festival Stop Motion Montréal, Montreal, Canada, Sep 16-18
Daegu Independent Short Film Festival, Daegu, South Korea, Aug 24-29
Seoul International Children's Film Festival, Seoul, South Korea, Jun 15-22
Special Screenings
2026 The Association of Korean Independent Film & Video, South Korea, Jun 16
Jeju Women’s Film Festival, South Korea, May 14
Arirang Cine Center, Arirang Indie Wave, South Korea, May 5
Cinecube Gwanghwamoon, Seoul, South Korea, Apr 3-10
2025 Oh! Zemidong Seoul Film Commission, Seoul, South Korea, Oct 31
Awards
2026 Best Audience Award for "En Route To” at Muju Film Festival, South Korea
2025 New Currents Award & Best Actor for "En Route To” at Busan International Film Festival, South Korea
Next Link Award for “En Route To” at Seoul Independent Film Festival, South Korea
2023 Best Cinematography for “Blue Box” at Kolkata Short International Film Festival, India
2021 Best Cinematography for “MISSING” at Truman State University Film Festival, USA
Jury Member
2026 Apple Pitching – Daegu Independent Film Festival, South Korea
Professional Experience
Assistant Camera | 2022 – Present
Supported camera on-set operations, including camera setup, lens changes, focus pulling, and equipment maintenance. Worked closely with the cinematographer and team to ensure efficient workflow and technical precision during shoots.
• 1st Assistant Camera of feature film “Layover Hotel” (2026)
• 1st Assistant Camera of feature film “Doenjang-i” (2024)
• 3rd Assistant Camera of TVING TV Series “Love in the Big City” (2024)
• 3rd Assistant Camera of feature film “Chance Travelers” (2024)
• 1st Assistant Camera of feature film “Oh, Well” (2022)
Digital Intermediate Technician (DIT) | 2023 – Present
Managed on-set data workflows, including offloading, verifying, and organizing camera media. Maintained data integrity through secure backups and checksum verification. Ensured a smooth and reliable workflow between production and post-production.
• Feature Film “White Blast” (2026) directed by HONG Euijung, PARK Shinwoo
• Feature Film “Big Deal” (2025) directed by CHOI Yoonjin
• Feature Film “Behind The Play;” (2025) directed by LEE Hoyeon
Industry Work
Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) | Busan, South Korea | Mar – Nov 2020
At the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), a leading industry platform held during the Busan International Film Festival, supported participant services, accreditation, badge registration, and attendee management. Facilitated communication across departments by handling inquiries and relaying key updates to the team lead. Assisted in building and operating the online market platform.
Freelance Work
Live Concert Tech Interpreter | 2025 – Present
Provided Korean–English interpretation on live concert productions, facilitating communication between international crews across technical departments such as camera, lighting, and stage operations. Ensured accurate and efficient translation of technical terminology and on-site instructions in fast-paced production environments.
• Laufey: A Matter of Time Tour, Seoul (2026)
• Netflix BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE, Seoul (2026)
• Doja Cat Tour Ma Vie World Tour, Seoul (2026)
• Oasis Live '25, Seoul (2025)
• Ye Live in Korea, Seoul (2025)
• Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour, Seoul (2025)
• G-Dragon Übermensch, Seoul (2025)
Internships
Cape Catfish | Video Assistant Intern | Cape Girardeau, MO, USA | 2018
Supported live broadcast production for the Cape Catfish, a Prospect League collegiate summer baseball team that gives NCAA players competitive experience and exposure to professional scouts, with select games broadcast on ESPN. Responsibilities included operating ENG cameras during live games, capturing dynamic in-game footage, coordinating camera operations and signal workflow for streaming, and assisting with ESPN-affiliated live transmissions.
Southeast Missouri State University | Social Media Contents Creator | Cape Girardeau, MO, USA | 2018
For the Mass Media department at Southeast Missouri State University, developed and produced digital content from concept to final delivery, managed Facebook and Instagram accounts through content creation and scheduling, and handled end-to-end production of video and photo content, including planning, filming, and editing.
U.S. Army Post – Daegu Middle High School | Office Administrative Assistant | Daegu, South Korea | 2017
At Daegu Middle High School (DoDEA), a U.S. military-affiliated school located on a U.S. Army installation in South Korea, supported daily school operations through attendance tracking, administrative support, student records management, transfer documentation, and front desk communication with faculty, parents, and students.