The Wildflower Film Awards (Hangul: 들꽃영화상) is an awards ceremony recognizing the achievements of Korean 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]
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
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 |
Best Cinematography
# |
Year |
Cinematographer |
Film |
1 | 2014 | Yang Jeong-hoon | Jiseul |
2 | 2015 | Kelvin Kyung Kun Park, Stone Kim | A Dream of Iron |
3 | 2016 | Fujii Masayuki | A Midsummer's Fantasia |
4 | 2017 | Kim Byung-jung | Alone |
5 | 2018 | Cho Young-jik | Jane |
Best Music
# |
Year |
Music |
Film |
5 | 2018 | Flash Flood Darlings | Jane |
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 |
Best New Actress
# |
Year |
Actress |
Film |
2 | 2015 | Kim Soo-an | Mad Sad Bad "Picnic" |
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.
- ↑ Kil, Sonia (12 April 2017). "World of Us Wins Korea's Wildflower Film Awards". Variety. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
- ↑ Frater, Patrick (1 April 2014). "Jiseul Plucks First Wildflower Korea Award". Variety. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
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