The final candidate, Ellen Y. D. Kim, was officially approved the helm of ACFM at the general assembly, commencing her 4-year term on March 8th (Fri). This selection marks the inaugural instance of open recruitment for the ACFM directorship.
Kim brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having held pivotal positions within BIFF in the 90's, including Program Team Manager and Planning & Budget Team Manager. Notably, she played a crucial role in establishing ACFM in 2006. She has (co-)produced arthouse films, including Cry Woman (2002), Night And Day (2008), Hanaan (2011), and Sewing Sisters (2020), and brought them successfully at prestigious international festivals. Her expertise spans film production, investment, distribution, and global marketing.
Previously serving as program director at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, Kim has cultivated a robust network and in-depth understanding of market operations and the content industry. Her vision for ACFM includes initiatives such as expert governance representing the Asian film industry and a platform dedicated to showcasing innovative technologies and content.
Furthermore, 18 board members and one auditor have also been elected to participate in the newly reformed BIFF executive committee. |
