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Korean Filmmakers Discuss Streaming’s Impact on Film Distribution
Three Korean filmmakers discussed film distribution at a session during Netflix’s Creative Asia summit in Busan, held alongside the Busan International Film Festival.
Director Namkoong Sun and co-directors Wi Eun-kyoung and Son Gwang-min spoke about their recent projects and work with Netflix.
Namkoong said some of her earlier films faced difficult timing: one was released during the COVID-19 pandemic, and another during South Korea’s 2024 declaration of martial law.
She said Netflix distribution offered a way to reach viewers worldwide, while theatrical releases can bring audiences together in person.
The filmmakers recognized that choosing streaming can mean giving up some of that shared cinema experience.
Wi also discussed My Aunt, a short film based on her own aunt, which is available on Netflix in Korea.
The session focused on how filmmakers weigh wider reach against the different atmosphere of watching a film in a theater.
Young Korean filmmakers discussed how Netflix and streaming have affected film distribution at a session during the Creative Asia summit.
The summit returned for its third year at the Busan International Film Festival.
Director Namkoong Sun described Netflix distribution as a way to reach broader audiences after difficult theatrical releases.
The filmmakers also discussed the trade-off between worldwide viewership and the shared experience of watching a film in a theater.
- Who
- Director Namkoong Sun and co-directors Wi Eun-kyoung and Son Gwang-min took part in the discussion.
- What
- They discussed how streaming and Netflix distribution have affected their films and careers.
- When
- At the Creative Asia summit held alongside the Busan International Film Festival; the session date is not stated.
- Where
- Dongseo University Centum Campus in Busan, South Korea.
- Why
- The session explored the filmmakers’ work and the effects of Netflix partnerships and distribution on their careers.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Some things are out of one’s control
once production had the green light all we had to do was focus on making the film
The festivity was also there
Namkoong Sun’s films including Time to Be Strong and Ten Months received theatrical releases.
One of Namkoong Sun’s theatrical releases came during what she described as a make-or-break moment.
Time to Be Strong was released during the declaration of martial law in South Korea.
The filmmakers discussed distribution and streaming at a session during the Busan International Film Festival.
- Summit
- Creative Asia returned for its third year
- Location
- Dongseo University Centum Campus, Busan
- Session
- New Voices in Filmmaking: What’s Ahead
- Moderator
- BIFF programmer Jeong Jihye
- My Aunt
- Short film co-directed by Wi Eun-kyoung and Son Gwang-min; available on Netflix in Korea
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