Korean American Film Festival New York (KAFFNY): November 14-16 at Wythe Hotel Cinema, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Korean American Film Festival New York (KAFFNY): November 14-16 at Wythe Hotel Cinema, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 8(th) annual Korean American Film Festival New York (KAFFNY) makes its Brooklyn debut at the Wythe Hotel Cinema, November 14-16, 2014 in Williamsburg. On opening night, Friday, November 14, KAFFNY presents the Brooklyn premiere of the special motion-painting + sound film KILL THE EGO by multidisciplinary Korean American artist ROSTARR, in collaboration with SOUNDWALK COLLECTIVE. KAFFNY will also exhibit the artist's works through the festival weekend.

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 KAFFNYIncubator 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 KAFFNYShorts 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

Press contacts:

Susie Lim
347.624.1996
susie@kaffny.com

Sharon Kim
240.506.4200
sharon@kaffny.com

SOURCE Korean American Film Festival New York (KAFFNY)

Korean American Film Festival New York (KAFFNY)

Web Site: http://www.kaffny.org/


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