Daewon Kim

Daewon Kim is an Assistant Professor of Film Studies and Production at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.12 Here are some key details about him:

Education and Background

• He holds an M.F.A. and B.A. from San Francisco State University.1
• Kim is an award-winning film director, editor, and animator whose projects have screened at festivals globally.1

Professional Role

• He teaches courses in film production at Oakland University, with a focus on editing, sound design, color correction, animation, and visual effects.1
• Some of the specific courses he teaches include Filmmaking I & II, Design, Motion, Effects, Animation, and Short Form Filmmaking.1

Filmmaking Philosophy

Kim's goals as a filmmaker are to:

• Create visual experiences that allow audiences to enjoy surreal scenes and stories only possible in cinema.
• Reveal deeper truths about reality through extraordinary and meaningful cinematic moments.
• Deliver powerful messages by manipulating images and sounds using the power of imagination.1

Notable Works

Some of his highlighted works include:

• "Olivia's Ocean" (2021) - Feature musical film (director, cinematographer & editor)
• "Grackles" (2020) - Short documentary film (director & editor)
• "His World" (2018) - Short narrative film (director & editor)
• "Abina and the Important Men" (2016) - Feature animation (animator & editor)1

Kim believes in the unique power of film and video to produce beauty through the manipulation of images and sounds, creating experiences impossible in real life.1