4 Sep 2024

Day One Shorts 2024: Behind the White Wall

From Day One Shorts (2024), 10:00 am on 4 September 2024

Series ClassificationG (General Audiences)

GenreDrama

A Korean immigrant dad, working as a construction painter, mentors a new, young worker while simultaneously battling melancholia and guilt as he awaits the arrival of his family.

Credits:

Director/Writer: Seunghoon Sung

Producer: Joshua Siu

Production Mentor: Stephen Kang

Story Consultant: Shuchi Kothari

Production Crew Profiles:

Seunghoon Sung

Seunghoon is an Auckland-based writer and aspiring filmmaker. He has been working in the film industry as an assistant camera, DIT, and lighting assist. Currently, he works as a construction painter and a freelancer in the film industry. He is interested in telling stories about immigration and the Kiwi-Korean community.

Joshua Siu

Joshua is an Auckland-based director and 1st AD with several years of experience as a freelance videographer. He has worked with clients like Paralympics NZ and Les Mills. On set, Joshua has taken on various roles, including lighting assistant, camera operator, and 1st AD. His diverse experience in different departments has greatly contributed to his debut as a producer on Behind the White Wall.

"Behind the White Wall" poster

"Behind the White Wall" poster Photo: Day One