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Minji Kang(I)

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  • Writer
  • Producer
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The Horizon VR (on set)
A North Korean general visits his talented daughter at a prestigious Swiss school to test her loyalty towards her motherland. An outstanding singer, with a promising future, she dreams of studying in America. But her dream will be at the cost of her father's life if she doesn't return. This political drama unveils the complexity of patriarchy, tradition and honor in a family. Written by Oldenburg Film Festival 2015
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THE LOYALIST [Opening Except]
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Director/writer Minji Melody Kang earned her B.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and holds an M.F.A. in Film Directing from Columbia University in New York City. Since 2005, Kang have created numerous films, both narrative and experimental, of various lengths and formats: 35mm, 16mm, High-Definition (HD), Virtual Reality (VR). She is represented by Silent R Management.
BornSeptember 8
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BornSeptember 8
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    • Awards
      • 28 wins & 36 nominations total

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    Known for

    The Loyalist (2015)
    The Loyalist
    7.0
    Short
    • Director
    • 2015
    Requiem for Herstory (2011)
    Requiem for Herstory
    7.5
    Short
    • Director
    • 2011
    Like Sugar on the Tip of My Lips (2010)
    Like Sugar on the Tip of My Lips
    5.7
    Short
    • Director
    • 2010
    The Unpardonable Night (2012)
    The Unpardonable Night
    6.3
    Short
    • Director
    • 2012

    Credits

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    Director

    • The Horizon (2022)
      The Horizon
      • Director
      • 2022
    • The Five VR (2021)
      The Five VR
      Short
      • Director
      • 2021
    • The Loyalist (2015)
      The Loyalist
      7.0
      Short
      • Director
      • 2015
    • The Unpardonable Night (2012)
      The Unpardonable Night
      6.3
      Short
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Requiem for Herstory (2011)
      Requiem for Herstory
      7.5
      Short
      • Director
      • 2011
    • Like Sugar on the Tip of My Lips (2010)
      Like Sugar on the Tip of My Lips
      5.7
      Short
      • Director
      • 2010
    • Actually, Adieu My Love (2008)
      Actually, Adieu My Love
      7.4
      • Director
      • 2008
    • Her Smile (2007)
      Her Smile
      8.0
      Short
      • Director
      • 2007
    • Life Rocks (2006)
      Life Rocks
      Video
      • Director
      • 2006
    • The Azalea (2006)
      The Azalea
      Short
      • Director
      • 2006
    • Tali's Another Day (2006)
      Tali's Another Day
      Short
      • Director
      • 2006
    • Still Dreaming (2006)
      Still Dreaming
      Short
      • Director
      • 2006
    • Sentimental (2005)
      Sentimental
      Short
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Upon You, God (2005)
      Upon You, God
      Video
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Momentum (2005)
      Momentum
      Short
      • Director
      • 2005

    Writer

    • Kim Min-ha in Leaving North Korea (2025)
      Leaving North Korea
      7.0
      • development writer
      • 2025
    • The Five VR (2021)
      The Five VR
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • The Loyalist (2015)
      The Loyalist
      7.0
      Short
      • story
      • 2015
    • Requiem for Herstory (2011)
      Requiem for Herstory
      7.5
      Short
      • Writer
      • story
      • 2011
    • Like Sugar on the Tip of My Lips (2010)
      Like Sugar on the Tip of My Lips
      5.7
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Actually, Adieu My Love (2008)
      Actually, Adieu My Love
      7.4
      • writer
      • 2008
    • Her Smile (2007)
      Her Smile
      8.0
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2007
    • Life Rocks (2006)
      Life Rocks
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2006
    • Tali's Another Day (2006)
      Tali's Another Day
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2006
    • Still Dreaming (2006)
      Still Dreaming
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2006
    • Sentimental (2005)
      Sentimental
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2005
    • Momentum (2005)
      Momentum
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2005

    Producer

    • Ji-young Yoo and Erin Choi in Smoking Tigers (2023)
      Smoking Tigers
      6.2
      • associate producer
      • 2023
    • And the Dream That Mattered (2022)
      And the Dream That Mattered
      • producer
      • 2022
    • Soft Sounds of Peeling Fruit (2021)
      Soft Sounds of Peeling Fruit
      8.8
      Short
      • consulting producer
      • 2021
    • Bluetiful (2018)
      Bluetiful
      Short
      • producer
      • 2018
    • Joy Joy Nails (2017)
      Joy Joy Nails
      7.8
      Short
      • co-producer
      • 2017
    • The Loyalist (2015)
      The Loyalist
      7.0
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • The Unpardonable Night (2012)
      The Unpardonable Night
      6.3
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • Requiem for Herstory (2011)
      Requiem for Herstory
      7.5
      Short
      • producer
      • 2011
    • Like Sugar on the Tip of My Lips (2010)
      Like Sugar on the Tip of My Lips
      5.7
      Short
      • producer
      • 2010
    • Actually, Adieu My Love (2008)
      Actually, Adieu My Love
      7.4
      • producer
      • 2008
    • Her Smile (2007)
      Her Smile
      8.0
      Short
      • producer
      • 2007
    • Life Rocks (2006)
      Life Rocks
      Video
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2006
    • The Azalea (2006)
      The Azalea
      Short
      • producer
      • 2006
    • Tali's Another Day (2006)
      Tali's Another Day
      Short
      • producer
      • 2006
    • Still Dreaming (2006)
      Still Dreaming
      Short
      • producer
      • 2006
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos6

    The Loyalist [Deer Hunting Scene Excerpt]
    Demo Reel 1:10
    The Loyalist [Deer Hunting Scene Excerpt]
    THE LOYALIST [Opening Except]
    Demo Reel 1:49
    THE LOYALIST [Opening Except]
    THE LOYALIST [Opening Except]
    Demo Reel 1:49
    THE LOYALIST [Opening Except]
    The Unpardonable Night [Scene Except]
    Demo Reel 1:22
    The Unpardonable Night [Scene Except]
    Requiem for Herstory [Scene Excerpt]
    Demo Reel 2:31
    Requiem for Herstory [Scene Excerpt]
    LIKE SUGAR on the tip of my lips
    Demo Reel 2:57
    LIKE SUGAR on the tip of my lips
    The Unpardonable Night [Trailer]
    Demo Reel 1:43
    The Unpardonable Night [Trailer]

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