Filmmaker Hyonok Kim (PASSION)

PASSION, 7min., USA
Directed by Hyonok Kim
Mourning on lost beloved one is depicted by dance movements inspired by Italian Renaissance Paintings and sculpture Pieta. A woman is lamenting at the edge of madness, a man is supporting and watching over for not letting her be fallen.

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
My younger sister died. I was traumatized, sad, angry, guilty and frustrated. I wanted to make a dance work to tribute to her. I wanted to dance myself in order bring healing for her and for me.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
6 months

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?
Passion Dance

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
Rehearsing every day in cold days. I had too much emotions. I had to pour out. My collaborators were accepting all my poured emotion. They were like incubating me. I am very grateful for their supports.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
They were telling what I went through in my mind when I was working on dance.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
From that stating point. I wanted to choreograph and make film to present on screen. Because the performance will last on the day of performance and to limited audiences. But Film Carrie’s on forever without the limit of space. Also I wanted to depict the dance like a painting and photography. I researched and inspired from renaissance paintings and sculptures.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
Art house film: Tarkovsky, Ozu, Bomg Junho, Park Chan wook.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
Feedback and review are good.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
Very good

10. What is your favorite meal?
Salad

11. What is next for you? A new film?
A new film project on the theme of draught.