Kim Tae-Yong
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Kim Tae-Yong is a South Korean film director, actor and scriptwriter. He is best known for co-directing the critically acclaimed horror film, Memento Mori
(1999) and directing the award winning film Family Ties
(2006).
, South Korea
. Although he initially wanted to pursue writing, he eventually graduated from Yonsei University
with a major in Politics and Diplomacy in 1994. He then began studying film after enrolling in the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA) in 1996. Kim was initially attracted to film and theater because he enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere that came with working on a set.
as a sequel to the film Whispering Corridors
(1998), and so began Kim’s foray into commercial cinema.
Family Ties
was Kim Tae-Yong’s next award winning feature film, which established Kim as a highly regarded director in his own right.
Apart from filmmaking, Kim has also been involved in many creative projects, from hosting a cinema-themed TV show, to directing plays, shooting documentaries and making cameo appearances (both times as a film director) in the films All for Love (2005) by Min Kyu-Dong and Family Matters (2006) by Nam Seon-Ho.
Writer
Visual Effects
Producer
Actor
Special Effects
Memento Mori (film)
Memento Mori is a 1999 South Korean K-Horror film. It is considered to be a loose sequel to the previous year's Whispering Corridors, as it is also set in an all-girls high school, but they are otherwise unrelated. The film was one of the first Korean commercial films to depict lesbian characters...
(1999) and directing the award winning film Family Ties
Family Ties (film)
Family Ties is the second film by South Korean director Kim Tae-Yong, known for his debut Memento Mori...
(2006).
Personal life
Kim Tae Yong (김태용) was born in 1969 in SeoulSeoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. Although he initially wanted to pursue writing, he eventually graduated from Yonsei University
Yonsei University
Yonsei University is a Christian private research university, located in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1885, it is one of the oldest universities in South Korea, the top private comprehensive universities in South Korea, and is widely regarded as one of the top three comprehensive...
with a major in Politics and Diplomacy in 1994. He then began studying film after enrolling in the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA) in 1996. Kim was initially attracted to film and theater because he enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere that came with working on a set.
Career
Kim Tae-Yong first became involved in Korean cinema through a friend, who was an assistant director of an independent production. This inspired Kim to begin working on the set and eventually enroll in the KAFA. He met friend and fellow director Min Kyu-Dong while at KAFA, where he along with his classmates began working on short films as a part of the crew and doing lighting. In 1999, Kim and Min received the offer to direct Memento MoriMemento Mori (film)
Memento Mori is a 1999 South Korean K-Horror film. It is considered to be a loose sequel to the previous year's Whispering Corridors, as it is also set in an all-girls high school, but they are otherwise unrelated. The film was one of the first Korean commercial films to depict lesbian characters...
as a sequel to the film Whispering Corridors
Whispering Corridors
Whispering Corridors is a 1998 South Korean horror film about a girl's high school. It was part of the explosion in Korean cinema following the liberalization of censorship in the aftermath of the end of the country's military dictatorship, and makes a strong social commentary on authoritarianism...
(1998), and so began Kim’s foray into commercial cinema.
Family Ties
Family Ties (film)
Family Ties is the second film by South Korean director Kim Tae-Yong, known for his debut Memento Mori...
was Kim Tae-Yong’s next award winning feature film, which established Kim as a highly regarded director in his own right.
Apart from filmmaking, Kim has also been involved in many creative projects, from hosting a cinema-themed TV show, to directing plays, shooting documentaries and making cameo appearances (both times as a film director) in the films All for Love (2005) by Min Kyu-Dong and Family Matters (2006) by Nam Seon-Ho.
Filmography
Director- Late AutumnLate Autumn (2010 film)Late Autumn is a South Korean film which stars Korean actor Hyun Bin and Chinese actress Tang Wei in lead roles. The film is remake of 1966 classic film with same and remade by 1982 which Kim Hye-ja in leading role. The film premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. Also, it was...
만추 (2010) - Frozen Land (Short Film) (2010)
- If You Were MeIf You Were MeIf You Were Me is a 2003 South Korean omnibus film, comprising six short films directed by six promininent Korean directors, including Park Chan-wook. Commissioned by South Korea's National Human Rights Commission, each of the shorts deal with discrimination in Korea...
4 시선 (2009) - Family TiesFamily Ties (film)Family Ties is the second film by South Korean director Kim Tae-Yong, known for his debut Memento Mori...
가족의 탄생 (2006) - Memento MoriMemento Mori (film)Memento Mori is a 1999 South Korean K-Horror film. It is considered to be a loose sequel to the previous year's Whispering Corridors, as it is also set in an all-girls high school, but they are otherwise unrelated. The film was one of the first Korean commercial films to depict lesbian characters...
여고괴담 두번째 이야기 (1999)
Writer
- Late AutumnLate Autumn (2010 film)Late Autumn is a South Korean film which stars Korean actor Hyun Bin and Chinese actress Tang Wei in lead roles. The film is remake of 1966 classic film with same and remade by 1982 which Kim Hye-ja in leading role. The film premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. Also, it was...
만추 (2010) – screenplay - Frozen Land (2010) – writer
- Family TiesFamily Ties (film)Family Ties is the second film by South Korean director Kim Tae-Yong, known for his debut Memento Mori...
가족의 탄생 (2006) – writer - Memento MoriMemento Mori (film)Memento Mori is a 1999 South Korean K-Horror film. It is considered to be a loose sequel to the previous year's Whispering Corridors, as it is also set in an all-girls high school, but they are otherwise unrelated. The film was one of the first Korean commercial films to depict lesbian characters...
여고괴담 두번째 이야기 (1999) – writer
Visual Effects
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the SmithsonianNight at the Museum: Battle of the SmithsonianNight at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is an American adventure comedy film directed by Shawn Levy, and starring Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Robin Williams, and Steve Coogan. The film is a sequel to Night at the Museum...
(2009) – software and technology: Rhythm - Speedy ScandalSpeedy ScandalSpeedy Scandal is a 2008 South Korean film written and directed by Kang Hyeong-cheol and starring Cha Tae-hyun in the lead role. This was Director Kang's first film before Sunny and the highest grossing Korean film of the year.- Plot :...
과속스캔들 (2008) – visual effects - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) – dynamics and simulations: Rhythms & Hues
Producer
- Under Construction (2006)
Actor
- Family Matters (2006)
- Camellia Project: Three Queer Stories at Bogil Island 동백꽃 (2005)
Special Effects
- Seoul RaidersSeoul RaidersSeoul Raiders is a 2005 Hong Kong film co-written and directed by Jingle Ma and starring Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Shu Qi and Richie Ren. The film is a sequel to the 2000 film Tokyo Raiders.-Plot:...
(2005) – special effects: Korea
Awards
| Year | Event | Film | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Fantasporto Fantasporto Fantasporto, also known as Fantas, is an international film festival, annually organized since 1981 in Porto, Portugal. Giving screen space to commercial feature films, auteur films and experimental projects from all over the world, Fantasporto has created enthusiastic audiences, ranging from... |
Memento Mori Memento Mori (film) Memento Mori is a 1999 South Korean K-Horror film. It is considered to be a loose sequel to the previous year's Whispering Corridors, as it is also set in an all-girls high school, but they are otherwise unrelated. The film was one of the first Korean commercial films to depict lesbian characters... |
International Fantasy Film Award | Nominated |
| 2001 | Paris Film Festival Festival du Film de Paris The Festival Du Film De Paris was a film festival held annually in Paris, France. It was launched in 1986 as a youth-oriented festival. In 2002, the municipal government withdrew funding and began Festival Paris Cinéma. It continued through 2007 as Festival Du Film De Paris -... |
Memento Mori Memento Mori (film) Memento Mori is a 1999 South Korean K-Horror film. It is considered to be a loose sequel to the previous year's Whispering Corridors, as it is also set in an all-girls high school, but they are otherwise unrelated. The film was one of the first Korean commercial films to depict lesbian characters... |
Grand Prix | Nominated |
| 2001 | Slamdance Film Festival Slamdance Film Festival As a year-round organization, Slamdance serves as a showcase for the discovery of new and emerging talent in the film industry; it is also the only major film festival fully programmed by filmmakers. Slamdance counts among its alumni many notable writers and directors who first gained notice at the... |
Memento Mori | Grand Jury Prize | Nominated |
| 2006 | Thessaloniki International Film Festival Thessaloniki International Film Festival The Thessaloniki International Film Festival has become one of the Balkans' primary showcases for the work of new and emerging filmmakers... |
Family Ties Family Ties (film) Family Ties is the second film by South Korean director Kim Tae-Yong, known for his debut Memento Mori... |
Best Screenplay | Won |
| 2006 | Thessaloniki International Film Festival Thessaloniki International Film Festival The Thessaloniki International Film Festival has become one of the Balkans' primary showcases for the work of new and emerging filmmakers... |
Family Ties Family Ties (film) Family Ties is the second film by South Korean director Kim Tae-Yong, known for his debut Memento Mori... |
Golden Alexander | Won |
| 2006 | Blue Dragon Film Awards Blue Dragon Film Awards The Blue Dragon Film Awards is an annual awards ceremony that is presented annually by Sports Chosun for excellence in film in South Korea.... |
Family Ties Family Ties (film) Family Ties is the second film by South Korean director Kim Tae-Yong, known for his debut Memento Mori... |
Best Director | Won |
| 2006 | Blue Dragon Film Awards Blue Dragon Film Awards The Blue Dragon Film Awards is an annual awards ceremony that is presented annually by Sports Chosun for excellence in film in South Korea.... |
Family Ties Family Ties (film) Family Ties is the second film by South Korean director Kim Tae-Yong, known for his debut Memento Mori... |
Best Supporting Actress | Won |
| 2007 | Grand Bell Awards Grand Bell Awards The Grand Bell Awards is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea.... |
Family Ties Family Ties (film) Family Ties is the second film by South Korean director Kim Tae-Yong, known for his debut Memento Mori... |
Grand Bell Award | Won |
| 2007 | Grand Bell Awards Grand Bell Awards The Grand Bell Awards is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea.... |
Family Ties Family Ties (film) Family Ties is the second film by South Korean director Kim Tae-Yong, known for his debut Memento Mori... |
Grand Bell Award | Nominated |