Young Film Director from Busan Opens New Horizons for Local Cinema with ‘Wonjung Villa’

The thriller film ‘Wonjung Villa’, directed by Busan native Kim SeonGuk, is set to premiere on the 4th of next month. Created with the full support of the Busan Film Commission, this film brings together the aspirations of young local filmmakers and is garnering anticipation as a ‘Made in Busan’ movie that expands the reach of Busan cinema.

‘Wonjung Villa’ is a thriller set in a secluded villa, depicting the conflict between neighbors caused by illegal flyers. The film draws attention with the appearances of actors Lee HyunWoo, Moon JungHee, and Bang MinAh, featuring a solid storyline and well-known actors. The movie will be showcased to the Busan audience first through the ‘Meeting Busan Films’ exhibition hosted by the Busan Film Commission on November 29th and 30th at the Busan Cinema Center.

The production process of ‘Wonjung Villa’ was entirely carried out in Busan, from planning and development to filming and distribution. The script was completed through various support programs from the Busan Film Commission, and the production budget was secured. Notably, over 75% of the on-site staff were local filmmakers from Busan, and students also participated in the production through collaboration with regional universities.

Additionally, the film utilized vacant national land as shooting locations through the cooperation of the Busan Film Commission and the Korea Asset Management Corporation (KAMCO). Local companies such as Samjin Food, Songwol Towel, and BNK Busan Bank also contributed to the production and promotion of the film. Director Kim SeonGuk expressed hopes that ‘Wonjung Villa’ will expand the scope of Busan cinema and foster an active film production environment in the region.

The success of ‘Wonjung Villa’ is expected to have a significant impact on the Busan film industry, with growing expectations for the establishment of an environment where continuous filmmaking activities can take place locally. The progress of this work, which will open a new chapter for Busan cinema, is attracting much attention.

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