New York, NY (Top40 Charts / Korean American Film Festival New York (KAFFNY)) On Saturday, November 15, KAFFNY's Shorts Eclectic program features several premieres, ranging from the world premiere of THE PENINSULA, a New Zealand film following a motorcycle tour through North Korea, to the world premiere of FATHER TIME, one of three interactive music-art films from acclaimed composer/vocalist Bora Yoon's multimedia album "Sunken Cathedral," in collaboration with kinetic sculpture artist U-Ram Choe.
Following the Shorts Eclectic program, the KAFFNY Incubator program holds a secret preview screening of an unreleased feature film starring Korean and Asian American talent.
On Sunday, November 16, the festival closes with the annual KAFFNY Shorts Competition, highlighting distinct and thought-provoking Korean American and Korean voices in film. One film shall be selected as Best Short.
Following the festival, KAFFNY will collaborate with IndiePix to release select shorts via its VOD and streaming platform, IndiePix Unlimited, as well as on a compilation DVD.
"This year we are bringing KAFFNY to the taste-making capital of the world, Brooklyn, while expanding our screenings through the global VHX platform on KAFFNY's website during the festival, and our distribution partner IndiePix, post-festival." - Dave Kim, KAFFNY Founder/ Executive Director
"We are excited to present KAFFNY's first Brooklyn iteration and draw new local and international audiences to see and experience a new format of artistic programming in Wythe Hotel's beautiful spaces." - Susie Lim, KAFFNY Artistic Director
ABOUT KAFFNY:
Originally founded in 2006 as the Korean American Shorts Film Festival New York, KAFFNY has emerged as the only New York-based film, music and art festival of its kind, dedicated to a diverse exploration of the Korean Diaspora and third culture experience. KAFFNY further extends its reach through special events with community partners throughout the year.
KAFFNY venue: Wythe Hotel Cinema (80 Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11249)
Please visit www.kaffny.org
