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Christine Shin is an writer–director. Born in Korea, she moved to the United States by herself at the age of 16 to follow her dream as a filmmaker. She received her B.A. degrees in Communication Arts and English Literature from University of Wisconsin in Madison and her M.F.A. degree in Production from USC School of Cinematic Arts.

Directing career

Christine Shin was selected to direct a commercial spot, Movie Date, as one of the ten national finalists for 2004 Coca-Cola Refreshing Filmmaker's Award contest. Her next film, Journey, has received the Best Actress Award from 2004 Hollywood DV Festival. It was screened at various festivals including 2005 Sedona International Film Festival and 2005 Los Angeles Korean International Film Festival. Her graduate thesis film Janie has received numerous awards such as Worldfest Houston Gold Remi Award and Cine Golden Eagle Award and has been invited to nearly 50 festivals worldwide including Newport Beach Film Festival, Los Angeles International Short Film Festival, and Heartland Film Festival. Janie also had its television premiere on KCET (PBS) as a part of 2006 Fine Cut Series.

Awards

Shin has been chosen as one of the honorees for 2005 Project Involve by Film Independent (IFP/LA). She was also one of the finalists for 2007–2008 Disney/ABC/DGA Directing Fellowship. Recently, her feature project My Fake Husband, has been selected as one of the fellows for 2008 Filmmakers' Development Lab by Korean Film Council. The same script was also chosen as one of the finalists for 2008 New Writers Awards by CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) and Fox.

Personal life

Shin currently lives in Los Angeles with her cat, Clarence. She hopes to continue to tell stories that have heart by further pursuing her career in directing, writing, and producing.

References

  1. Grant Recipients Retrieved: 2010-03-21.
  2. Christine Shin 2010-03-21.
  3. Alum Christine Shin News Retrieved: 2010-03-21.
  4. THE FILMMAKERS OF FINECUT Retrieved: 2010-03-21.
  5. KOFIC News Retrieved: 2010-03-20.

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