July Jung

July Jung
Jung in April 2023
Born
Jung Joo-ri

1980 (age 45–46)
Yeosu, South Korea
EducationSungkyunkwan University (Bachelor Degree)
Korea National University of Arts(Master Degree)
OccupationsFilm director,
screenwriter
Years active2006 to present
Korean name
Hangul
정주리
RRJeong Juri
MRChŏng Churi

Jung Joo-ri (Korean: 정주리; born 1980), also known as July Jung, is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Jung's directorial debut feature A Girl at My Door won the Best First Film at the 25th Stockholm International Film Festival. She also won the Best New Director at the 23rd Buil Film Awards and Best Director/Screenwriter at the 15th Women in Film Korea Awards in 2014, and Best Screenplay at the 2nd Wildflower Film Awards and Best New Director for film at the 51st Baeksang Arts Awards in 2015.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Early years and education

Jung grew up in Yeosu, until she graduated from high school. During her freshman year of high school, she noted in her diary an intention to become a film director. Her early exposure to cinema was influenced by her father, who regularly watched rented videotapes of Hong Kong, Hollywood, and European films at night. Observing her father watching these films contributed to her own viewing habits.[8][9]

When applying to higher education institutions, Jung initially held a general interest in video media rather than a fixed objective of directing. Believing that enrollment in a film program would not automatically lead to a directing career, she ultimately chose to pursue a degree in the Department of Film and Television at Sungkyunkwan University.[8]

Jung experienced a delayed graduation relative to her peers following an academic expulsion and subsequent readmission. It was during her college years that her passion for movies started to take shape. Her dedication to cinema developed during her undergraduate years as she encountered a diverse curriculum that emphasized the importance of film grammar. During this period, she observed that the Department of Film and Television prioritized animation and interactive media over live-action filmmaking.[8][9] To address this, Jung formed a peer group to produce independent short films using camcorders, gaining practical production experience. Excessive focus on filmmaking led to class absenteeism and her subsequent expulsion, though she later successfully petitioned for readmission. Upon returning, she added a second major in Western philosophy to her studies. This integration of film theory and philosophy advanced her technical and artistic proficiency.[8][9] Eventually, Jung successfully completed her studies and graduated from Department of Film at Sungkyunkwan University in 2005. Following graduation, she briefly prepared for journalism examinations before determining that the field did not suit her aptitude.[8][10]

Determined to pursue filmmaking professionally, Jung enrolled at the Korea National University of Arts around the age twenty-five. During her graduate studies, she produced several short films, including her 2007 debut, "A Man Under the Influenza". The English title references John Cassavetes' film A Woman Under the Influence, which is known for Gena Rowlands' exceptional performance. Set in a Chinese restaurant, the narrative adopts the style of an absurdist play and won the Sonje Award at the Busan International Film Festival.[8] While still enrolled, Jung directed the 2008 short film "11", which follows a young female police station chief. Upon graduation, she anticipated transitioning immediately to feature-length filmmaking, though industry constraints delayed her debut by several years.[8][9]

Career

While primarily a writer of short fiction, Jung originally conceived an animated project about a neglected cat that places a mouse in its owner's shoe to regain attention. She later adapted this premise into a live-action narrative by reimagining the feline protagonist as a child named Dohee. Set in an isolated rural village, the story follows Dohee and her protector, Yeongnam, depicting a bond between two women navigating an oppressive environment. Jung submitted her script to an industry-academia collaboration project organized by CJ ENM and the Korean Film Council, with filmmaker and Korea National University of Arts professor Lee Chang-dong serving as project advisor. Lee monitored the scenario development from the initial treatment stage and participated in the final evaluation. Although the script was omitted from the final selection, Jung contacted Lee afterward to advocate for the project's potential. Lee subsequently agreed to support the work, proposing that they produce it independently.[9]

Jung made her feature-length directorial debut with the low-budget independent film A Girl at My Door (2014), produced by Lee Chang-dong and starring Bae Doo-na, Kim Sae-ron, and Song Sae-byeok. Upon release, the film received critical attention and was invited to the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes International Film Festival, where it earned a standing ovation.[9] It subsequently won several accolades, including the Best New Director award at the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Best Screenplay award at the Wildflower Film Awards.[10]

Filmography

Feature film

Year Title Role(s) Ref.
English Korean Director Producer
2014 A Girl at My Door 도희야 Yes No [11]
2022 Next Sohee 다음 소희 Yes No [12]
2026 Dora 도라 No Yes

Short film

Year Title Role(s) Ref.
English Korean
2006 The Wind Blows to the Hope 바람은 소망하는 곳으로 분다 Director, editor and art director [13]
2007 A Man Under the Influenza 영향 아래 있는 남자 Director, editor [14]
2008 11 11 Director [15]
Let Us Go 갑시다 Assistant director [16]
2009 The Stopless Mind 마음 Assistant director [17]
2010 A Dog Came into My Flash 나의 플래시 속으로 들어온 개 Director [18]

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee Result Ref.
Baeksang Arts Awards 2015 Best Film A Girl at My Door Nominated [19][20]
Best New Director Won
2023 Best Screenplay – Film Next Sohee Won [21]
Gucci Impact Award Won
Best Director – Film Nominated
Best Film Nominated
Bechdel Day 2023 Bechdel Choice 10 — Film Won [22]
Bechdelian — Film director Won
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2023 Best Director Nominated [23]
Best Film Nominated
Best Screenplay Won [24]
Buil Film Awards 2014 Best New Director A Girl at My Door Won [25]
2023 Best Director Next Sohee Won [26][27]
Best Film Nominated
Best Screenplay Nominated
Cine21 Film Awards 2023 Best screenplay Won [28]
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2015 Best New Director A Girl at My Door Nominated
2023 Un Certain Regard Director Award Next Sohee Won [29][30]
Director's Cut Awards 2024 Best Director Nominated [31]
Best Screenplay Nominated
Vision Award Won [32]
42nd France Amiens International Film Festival 2022 Audience Award Won [33]
Special Mention Award & UPJV Reference Award Won
UPJV Reference Award Won
Fantasia International Film Festival 2022 Best Asian Feature silver award (Audience Award category) Won [34][35]
Cheval Noir Award for Best director Won
Korean Association of Film Critics Awards 2023 Best film Won [36]
10th Korean Film Producers Association Awards 2023 Best Picture award Won [37]
Grand Bell Awards 2014 Best New Director A Girl at My Door Nominated
2023 Best Director Next Sohee Nominated [38]
Best Film Nominated
Best Screenplay Nominated
6th Pingyao International Film Festival 2023 Roberto Rossellini Best Film Award Won [39]
25th Stockholm International Film Festival 2014 Best First Film A Girl at My Door Won [40]
Tokyo Filmex 2022 Special Jury Award Next Sohee Won [41]
Wildflower Film Awards 2015 Best Director (Narrative Film) A Girl at My Door Nominated [42][43]
Best New Director Nominated
Best Screenplay Won
15th Women in Film Korea Awards 2014 Best Director/Screenwriter Won

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Cine21 2018 30 Korean Female Film Directors Placed [10]

References

  1. ↑ "July Jung". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  2. ↑ Song, Soon-jin (16 June 2014). "July JUNG, Director of A GIRL AT MY DOOR". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  3. ↑ Conran, Pierce (23 May 2014). "Cannes Takes to A GIRL AT MY DOOR". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  4. ↑ Ahn, Sung-mi (17 November 2014). "July Jung's A Girl at My Door wins award in Stockholm". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  5. ↑ Kim, June (12 December 2014). "15th Women in Film Korea 2014 Festival Held". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  6. ↑ Ma, Kevin (1 April 2015). "Girl at My Door leads Wildflower nominations". Film Business Asia. Archived from the original on 15 April 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  7. ↑ Conran, Pierce (27 May 2015). "CHOI Min-sik and REVIVRE Triumph at 51st Paeksang Arts Awards". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 이, 진혁; 최, 지은. 정주리 감독 "복잡하고 미묘한 마음들을 담고 싶었다" [Director Jung Ju-ri "I wanted to contain complex and subtle hearts"]. Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hwang, Seong-woon. '도희야' 정주리 감독, "영화, 이제 어렴풋이 알 것 같다" (인터뷰) ['Dohee' Director Jung Ju-ri, "Movie, now I think I vaguely know" (Interview)]. Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  10. 1 2 3 김, 소미. [여성 영화인들⑧] 아름다운 생존, 한국 여성 영화감독 30인 - 박남옥부터 윤가은까지 [[Female filmmakers⑧] Beautiful Survival, 30 Korean Female Film Directors - From Park Nam-ok to Yoon Ga-eun]. Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  11. ↑ "A Girl at My Door (Do-hee-ya)". Korean Movie Database. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  12. ↑ Kim, Bo-young (17 May 2022). 배두나·김시은 '다음 소희', 25일 칸 영화제 공식 상영…해외 포스터 공개 [Bae Doo-na and Kim Si-eun's 'The Next So-hee' will be officially screened at the Cannes Film Festival on the 25th... Overseas poster release]. Edaily (in Korean) – via Naver.
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  14. ↑ "A Man Under The Influenza(Yeonghyang Arae Inneun Namja)". Korean Movie Database. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  15. ↑ "11". Korean Movie Database. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  16. ↑ "Let US Go". Korean Movie Database. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  17. ↑ "The Stopless Mind (Maeum)". Korean Movie Database. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  18. ↑ 나의 플래시 속으로 들어온 개. 다음영화 (in Korean). Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  19. ↑ Lee, Seung-mi (26 May 2015). [51회 백상] '도희야' 정주리 감동의 수상 소감, 배두나 눈시울 붉혀. IS Plus (in Korean). Retrieved 28 May 2015.
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  26. ↑ Nam, Yoo-jung; Lee, Woo-young (27 August 2023). 누가 받아도 될 정도로 훌륭한 후보들, 그중 최고는 누구? [Great candidates to anyone can accept, who is the best of them?]. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
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  41. ↑ Kim Ji-hye (14 November 2022). 다음 소희', 도쿄필맥스영화제 특별심사위원상 수상 "사려깊은 성찰 [Next Sohee', Tokyo Film Max Film Festival Special Jury Award "Thoughtful reflection]. SBS Entertainment News (in Korean). Retrieved 14 November 2022 – via Naver.
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