Park Kiyong
Park Kiyong is a Korean filmmaker, educator, and policymaker. After graduating from the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA), he became a producer and director. He played a pivotal role in enhancing KAFA’s reputation and transformed the Asian Film Academy (AFA) into an indispensable training program for emerging Asian filmmakers. Furthermore, he launched and directed Cinema Digital Seoul (CinDi), a vital platform for uncovering and nurturing new Asian talent. His recent work encompasses impactful essay films and innovative filmmaking collaborations. As Chairperson of the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), he took the initiative to establish the Asian Film Alliance Network (AFAN). He also imparts his expertise in filmmaking as a professor at Dankook University in Korea.
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