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Movie producer Andrea Chung is a storyteller at heart
Andrea Chung is a hands-on producer who has worked on a number of feature films, including “Passion Play,” “The Damned,” “Seoul Searching” and the soon-to-be-released “Heartbeats,” starring Justin Chon. […]
‘Seoul Searching’ cast celebrates premiere with ’80s prom
The cast of Director Benson Lee’s “Seoul Searching” arrived at The Majestic Downtown in Los Angeles on June 24 for a themed ‘80s prom post-premiere party. The movie, from […]
Join Director Benson Lee at the post-premiere party for ‘Seoul Searching’
Benson Lee, director of “Seoul Searching” — soon to be released in theaters nationwide — invites you to a post-premiere party at The Majestic Downtown in Los Angeles on […]
The 38th Asian American Int’l Film Festival Kicks Off in NYC
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com The 38th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) is kicking off this weekend in New York City. Launched in 1975, AAIFF is […]
‘My Love, Don’t Cross That River’ Wins Documentary Award at L.A. Film Fest
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Here’s one more reason to watch possibly the most popular South Korean documentary of 2015: My Love, Don’t Cross That River and its director, […]
Win Tickets to See Korean Films at L.A. Film Fest
The annual Los Angeles Film Festival is kicking off in just a couple of days, and the festival has partnered with KoreAm Journal and Audrey Magazine to give our readers a […]
L.A. Film Festival to Screen 3 Korean and Korean American Feature Films
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com The Los Angeles Film Festival, which runs from June 10-18 this year, unveiled the lineup for its 21st annual festival on Tuesday. A […]
Exclusive Interviews with the Director and Cast of ‘Seoul Searching’
Director: Benson Lee KoreAm’s February/March Cover Story: Benson Lee Goes Seoul Searching With Latest Indie Feature Cast Here are some exclusive interviews with the cast […]
Los Angeles Film Festival to Hold Gala Screening for ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Seoul Searching has been selected for the Los Angeles Film Festival‘s annual gala screening. Written and directed by Benson Lee, the coming-of-age indie film premiered to […]
Short Film ‘The Water’ Deals with Fracking, Provides Opportunities for Asian American Actors
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Director Maritte Go quit acting due to the limited, “cardboard cutout” offerings available for Asian Americans. When she applied to become a Fellow with Project […]
Korean German Actor Teo Yoo Finds His Identity Through ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Korean German Teo Yoo is a classically trained actor. He studied acting in New York and the United Kingdom and performed in […]
Cha In-Pyo Recalls the 1980s for ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Benson Lee knew he needed an experienced actor to portray Mr. Kim, the no-nonsense head counselor of the summer camp in Seoul […]
Rosalina Leigh Retraces Her Past as Adoptee Kris Schultz in ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Kris Schultz didn’t know much about Korean culture growing up as an adoptee, so the summer camp seemed like a perfect opportunity […]
South Korean Actress Byul Kang Kicks Tail in ‘Seoul Searching’
Profile by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Sue-Jin Kim is one of the toughest students at camp—she’s not afraid to talk back or throw a kick at any guy […]
