Kim Jiseok
South Korean co-founder, deputy director and head programmer of Busan International Film Festival
About Kim Jiseok
Lived 1959 – 2017 (aged 57–58).
Kim Jiseok award
In 2017, an award was established known as Kim Jiseok award in his honour by The Busan International Film Festival. In a press release the festival announced, "BIFF launches the Kim Jiseok Award to always remember the late executive programmer and the festival's identity and spirit." The award honours two winners among 10 world premieres shown in the 'Window on Asian Cinema' section for introducing new films from the year's most talented Asian filmmakers. Each film is awarded a cash prize of .
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kim Jiseok?
South Korean co-founder, deputy director and head programmer of Busan International Film Festival
When was Kim Jiseok born?
Kim Jiseok was born in 1959 in South Korea.
When did Kim Jiseok die?
Kim Jiseok died on 18 May 2017 in Cannes, France.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Kim Jiseok (festival programmer)
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MLA: "Kim Jiseok." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kim-jiseok/.
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