Hyungjin (she/her) is a filmmaker and artist from Seoul, now based in New York City. She draws from her memories and family history, she creates stories about belonging, connection, and the nuances of love.
Her autobiographical animation “I Miss You [보고싶어요]” was recognized worldwide at festivals such as the Asian American International Film Festival, Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival, and UNICA Korea International Film Festival. She wrote and directed an original play, “Someday [언젠가는]”, with Production Workshop (Providence, RI) in 2022. Her most recent work, “Stay With Me (everything will be okay)”, is screening worldwide at festivals such as the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival and Queens World Festival.
She is open to commissions and opportunities to collaborate in film! Please do not hesitate to reach out at hyungjinwork@gmail.com
Screenings
2026:
Official Selection at DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon
2025:
Official Selection at Power of Storytelling Festival
Official Selection at ICONA Animation Festival
Official Selection at Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
Official Selection at Queens World Film Festival
2023:
Official Selection at Asian American International Film Festival
Official Selection at Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival
Official Selection at Animation Block Party
Official Selection at Student World Impact Film Festival
Official Selection at Trinity Film Festival
2022:
Official Selection at Korea International Short Film Festival
Official Selection at UNICA Korea International Film Festival
Official Selection at Animation Block Party
Awards
2024:
Best Experimental Film - Korea International Short Film Festival
2023:
Global Impact Grand Prize - Student World Impact Film Festival
BIPOC Excellence in Film - Trinity Film Festival
2022:
Best Animation - Korea International Short Film Festival
Original Design - Animation Block Party