John S Park

EXCLUSIVE FILM DIRECTORS /

(SG/MY/TH/VN/ID)

Nationality | American
Base | Seoul, Korea

John Park was born in Korea but grew up in Los Angeles since he moved to United States at the age of 11. As a child, he loved to observe and draw stuffs until his eyes go sore. He went to UCLA where he studied Visual communication/Media Design and made some jaw-droppingly meticulous work. But then discovered that he loved visual storytelling so he got into Art Center College of Design and became a filmmaker. He made a test commercial which everyone went on and on about and the rumor was spread to a Korean producer and then of course commercials came calling and he made about zillion commercials and won lots of awards. Over the years his producer have learnt to be relaxed about the result because things have got to look right and John has a truly incredible eye for detail which comes across really nicely in his work.

Education & Work Experiences

1996~2000

B.A. UCLA Visual Communication/Media Design
1996~2000

B.A. UCLA Philosophy
2000~2002

Freelancer Director
2002~2004

Masters Program; Film at Art Center College of Design, Pasadena
2005~2007

Director, Dancing Toe, US
2007~2010

Director, Custom Message, Korea
2010~

Director, Addict Films, Korea

Awards

Spike Asia

Grand Prix, Film – “What Does Your Mind See?” – Samsung 2012
Spike Asia

Bronze, FilmCraft: Directing – “True Origins of Pizza” – Mr. Pizza 2012
Cannes Lions

Gold, Promo & Activation (Best Use of Experiential Marketing) – “Insight” –Samsung 2012
Cannes Lions

Gold, Promo & Activation (Best Integrated Campaign) – “Insight” –Samsung 2012
Cannes Lions

Short List, Film – “What Does Your Mind See?” –Samsung 2012
Cannes Lions

Bronze, Branded Entertainment: “True Origins of Pizza” – Mr. Pizza 2012
The One Show

Silver for Cinema Advertising – “True Origins of Pizza” – Mr. Pizza 2012
Adfest

Gold for FilmCraft: Directing – “True Origins of Pizza” – Mr. Pizza 2012
Adstar

Grand Prix – PR (P&S) for “Insight”, Samsung, and Grand Prix – TV/Film (Presentation) for “True Origins of Pizza”. 2012
Adstar

Gold –TV/FILM (P&S) for “Insight”, and two Golds for TV/FILM (Media), PR (Effectiveness) for “True Origins of Pizza. 2012
TVCF Awards

Gold and Jury’s Choice Awards – “True Origins of Pizza” – Mr. Pizza 2012
Korea Advertising Awards

Choice Award for Hyundai Hi-Life Campaign 2008