The Wildflower Film Awards (Korean : 들꽃영화상 independent and low-budget films. The awards, presented by the Wildflower Film Awards Korea - a grassroots effort by a group of film critics led by founder and organizer Darcy Paquet (with the participation of Oh Dong-jin), aims to create more publicity in Korea and abroad for filmmakers working outside of the mainstream commercial film industry. Awards are handed out annually to films released in the previous year.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
The name "Wildflower Film Awards" is meant to symbolize the creative fertility and diversity of the independent film sector, which grows and thrives despite difficulties in funding and distribution where the local industry is dominated by vertically-integrated studios.[7]
In 2016, Best New Actor and Actress categories were merged and a new Best Supporting Performer section was added.[8]
In 2018, a new category for Best Music and Best Producer were added.[9]
In 2020, the Best New Director (Narrative Films) and Best New Director (Documentaries) categories were merged.[10]
Categories [ ] Grand Prize Best Film Best Director (Narrative Films)Best Director (Documentaries)Best Actor Best Actress Best Screenplay Best Cinematography Best New Director Best New Actor Best New Actress Special Commendations Grand Prize [ ] Best Film [ ]
#
Year
Film
Director
1
2014
(Narrative Films) Jiseul
O Muel [13]
(Documentaries) Scenery
Zhang Lu
Best Director (Narrative Films) [ ] Best Director (Documentaries) [ ]
#
Year
Director
Film
2
2015
Park Chan-kyong
Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits
3
2016
E Il-ha
A Crybaby Boxing Club
4
2017
Kim Jung-keun
The Island of Shadows
5
2018
Moon Chang-yong, Jeon Jin
Becoming Who I Was
6
2019
Jung Sung-il Night and Fog in Zona
7
2020
Kangyu Ga-ram
Itaewon
Best Actor [ ] Best Actress [ ] Best Screenplay [ ] Best Cinematography [ ] Best Music [ ]
#
Year
Music
Film
5
2018
Flash Flood Darlings
Jane
6
2019
Chung Chae-woong
Eyelids
7
2020
Jang Young-gyu
My Punch-Drunk Boxer
Best Producer [ ] Best New Director (Narrative Films) [ ] Best New Director (Documentaries) [ ]
#
Year
Director
Film
3
2016
Gu Ja-hywan
Red Tomb
4
2017
Lee Dong-ha
Weekends
5
2018
Kim Young-jo
Still and All
6
2019
Kim Bo-ram
For Vagina's Sake
Best New Director (Combined) [ ]
#
Year
Director
Film
7
2020
Cho Min-jae
Tiny Light
Best New Actor [ ] Best New Actress [ ]
#
Year
Actress
Film
2
2015
Kim Soo-an
Mad Sad Bad "Picnic"
Best New Actor/Actress [ ] Best Supporting Actor/Actress [ ] Special Commendations [ ]
#
Year
Category
Recipient
Film
1
2014
Documentary Jury Prize
Jeong Jae-eun City: Hall
2
2015
Achievement Award
Jung Sang-jin, CEO of Atninefilm
Special Jury Prize
Shin Min-a Gyeongju
3
2016
Jury Honorable Mention
Jang Hee-sun
My Fair Wedding
Special Achievement Award
Gu Yun-hee
Scary House
Appreciation Award
Lee Seong-gyou
4
2017
Special Achievement Award
KwangHwaMoon Cinema
Appreciation Award
Jeon Moo-song Curtain Call
References [ ]
^ Kim, Su-yeon (31 March 2015). "Darcy PAQUET, Director of the Wildflower Film Awards Korea: "I want Korean independent films to be watched by more" . Korean Cinema Today . Retrieved 2015-04-11 . ^ Limb, Jae-un (26 March 2014). "American critic creates award for Korean indie films" . Korea.net . Retrieved 2015-01-21 . ^ Conran, Pierce (7 February 2014). "New Wildflower Awards Recognize Independent Korean Cinema" . Twitch Film . Retrieved 2015-01-21 . ^ Cremin, Stephen (18 March 2014). "Wildflower Awards celebrates Korean indies" . Film Business Asia . Retrieved 2015-01-21 . ^ Lee, Claire (31 March 2014). "Wildflower Film Awards Korea to dole out first gongs" . The Korea Herald . Retrieved 2015-01-21 . ^ Frater, Patrick (9 April 2015). "Han Gong-ju Wins Korea's Wildflower Film Award" . Variety . Retrieved 2015-04-11 . ^ Bechervaise, Jason (1 April 2015). "A Girl at My Door gets 7 Wildflower Awards nominations" . The Korea Times . Retrieved 2015-04-11 . ^ Conran, Pierce (23 March 2016). "3rd Wildflower Film Awards Unveil Nominees" . Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-07-28 . ^ Kil, Sonia (13 April 2018). "Documentary Bamseom Pirates Wins Korea's Wildflower Awards" . Variety . Retrieved 22 July 2018 . ^ Conran, Pierce (June 4, 2020). "KIM-GUN Triumphs at 7th Wildflower Film Awards" . Korean Film Council . Retrieved June 13, 2020 . ^ Kil, Sonia (12 April 2017). "World of Us Wins Korea's Wildflower Film Awards" . Variety . Retrieved 2017-04-18 . ^ Frater, Patrick (15 April 2019). "Remnants Documentary Wins Korea's Wildflower Awards" . Variety . Retrieved 21 April 2019 . ^ Frater, Patrick (1 April 2014). "Jiseul Plucks First Wildflower Korea Award" . Variety . Retrieved 2015-01-21 .
External links [ ]
South Korean film award shows
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