Based on the New York Times bestseller, Pachinko is a sweeping saga that chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four
generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive.
These panelists will dive into the world building that went into bringing Min Jin Lee's novel to the small screen and the filmmakers' experience working in South Korea. <br.
Panelists include:
Kogonada - Director: Kogonada is a Korean American filmmaker. He has directed 'Columbus' (2017) and 'After Yang' (2021).
Justin Chon - Director:
Justin Jitae Chon is a
Korean-American actor and
filmmaker. He has directed
three films, Gook, Ms. Purple,
and Blue Bayou. He is also
known for portraying Eric
Yorkie in The Twilight Saga
film series. He is a member of
the K-pop parody group Boys
Generally Asian.
Mara LePere-Schloop - Production Designer: Mara LePere-Schloop is a
production designer in film
and television. She designed
The Alienist, Mrs. America,
two seasons of Interview with
the Vampire along with other
films and TV shows. She
resides in New Orleans, LA.
About the Organizer:
Production Designers Guild of Korea was established by art directors working for the development of Korean films. PDGK's purpose is to defend the rights and interests of Korean film art directors, promote technology and human exchange in film and video culture, and foster professional manpower in film art to contribute to the development of Korean film and video culture.
Mara LePere-Schloop is a
production designer in film
and television. She designed
The Alienist, Mrs. America,
two seasons of Interview with
the Vampire along with other
films and TV shows. She
resides in New Orleans, LA.