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WHEEJUNG KIM
Film Producer/ Distribution/ Marketing
Seoul
Summary
Film professional with a background spanning distribution, production, and post-production, developing a focus on international co-productions. Belief in the potential of Korean filmmakers to overcome limited domestic opportunities through global networks. Career goal: building as a producer supporting emerging directors and guiding their projects through the international co-production landscape.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Distribution/Marketing Manager
Mano Entertainment Inc (@manoent_official)
05.2024 - Current
- • Released 10 Korean films and 1 international title, gaining comprehensive understanding of Korea’s film industry, particularly the independent sector, while enhancing practical skills in proposal drafting, release reporting, funding coordination, and communication with festivals and theaters.
- Participation in domestic film markets, conferences, and industry events highlighted the importance of international co-productions as a vital pathway for Korean cinema; aspiration to build a career as a producer connecting and supporting emerging Korean filmmakers globally.
Assistant Director (Aespa SMCU EP.2 /EP.3)
37th Degree (@37thdegree)
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with SM Entertainment on cinematic projects for aespa, gaining insight into persuading and aligning with major corporate clients.
- Entered with no prior post-production experience and, over one year, managed VFX-heavy projects (70% of total budget), coordinating 18+ vendors and acquiring practical knowledge of VFX pipelines and cash flow management.
Freelance Film Works
Department of Production
05.2016 - 04.2024
- Worked continuously across numerous music video sets, independent short film projects, and large-scale productions such as Squid Game S2 and Netflix The Recruit S2, developing strong production workflow knowledge, team coordination, and on-set problem-solving skills.
- Co-developed and produced a short film at K-Arts centered on drag-queen narratives, participating for the first time as a producer leading the project from planning to completion; successfully executing the project reinforced a strong passion for producing and a desire to pursue it further.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Phjilosophy, Film&Theater
Inha University
Incheon, South Korea02.2022
High School Diploma -
Incheon Foreign Language High School
Incheon, South Korea02.2014
Software
Timeline
Distribution/Marketing Manager
Mano Entertainment Inc (@manoent_official)
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Director (Aespa SMCU EP.2 /EP.3)
37th Degree (@37thdegree)
05.2022 - 02.2023
Freelance Film Works
Department of Production
05.2016 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Phjilosophy, Film&Theater
Inha University
High School Diploma -
Incheon Foreign Language High School