{"id":7865,"date":"2019-12-23T15:50:25","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T15:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nyglamour.net\/?p=7865"},"modified":"2026-02-03T04:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T04:09:10","slug":"storytelling-is-the-only-creative-way-i-do-writing-and-directing-daniel-kwon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/?p=7865","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Storytelling is the only creative way I do: Writing and directing.&#8221;-Daniel Kwon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exclusive Interview with Daniel Kwon- Filmmaker<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Daniel (Hoo Youn) found a passion for storytelling when he realized how much influence a film could have on society. With the right stories, he pursues a positive impact with each story he writes. With interest in philosophy and education, he found that film was the perfect media to express his ideas and perspective to the world. His film education started in Santiago, Chile, where he won \u201cBest year Documentary\u201d Award. Soon, he expanded his career prospects in Vancouver, Canada where he discovered his love for independent filmmaking. Ever since then, he has been exploring different aspects of film production with the purpose to understand the multiple departments. Daniel has produced, written, and directed several short films to expand his skills, having earned mentions and recognitions along his teammates. Daniel\u2019s inspiration to become a storyteller came from noticing how beautiful and inspiring films were and wondering how wonderful the creative people were behind every film. He is motivated to make the film industry not only an industry that creates inspiring stories, but also serves as an example to our society.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSCF8728-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"7870\" data-link=\"http:\/\/nyglamour.net\/?attachment_id=7870\" class=\"wp-image-7870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSCF8728-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSCF8728-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSCF8728-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSCF8728-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSCF8728-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSCF8728-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSCF8728-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NY\nGlam: What projects\nare you currently working on?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am currently near producing a short film, which I have co-created and\nwill be directing it titled \u201cThe Girl in The Forest.\u201d In addition, I am\ndeveloping a first time drama feature with the tentative title \u201cThe Wondering\nMan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NY\nGlam: What makes a film great for you? Are there certain\nqualities that make a film better for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely. A great\nfilm has a message that makes you think and explore ideas even after the film\nhas finished. It motivates you to watch it again to seek for answers.\nUltimately, you would discover what the meanings are and reflect upon them.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NY Glam: <\/strong><strong>As\na screenwriter, what is the most important aspect of building a character? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know the traditional arc. A\ncharacter should start from point A, meet challenges and become point B. What I\nconsider the most important aspect is the motivation of that character and how\nthe reaction based on the character\u2019s nature and surroundings. That could be a\nkey to learn ourselves as society. In times where we are more individualistic\nand apathetic, I consider essential the constant exercise of self-reflection\nand capacity to read others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NY Glam: Top 3 favorite projects that you have been involved in?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I don\u2019t have one\nyet. Most of the projects that I have been involved have been learning\nexperiences. However, I do have a couple of scripts that I am saving for the\nright time to produce.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NY Glam: Do you express&nbsp;yourself&nbsp;creatively in any other ways?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Storytelling is\nthe only creative way I do: Writing and directing.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NY\nGlam: What advice would you give to someone who wants to\nhave a career in filmmaking?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a tough industry\nto get into and it has different departments that work differently. It took me\nseveral years to be fairly familiar with it and make a living off of it (and I\nam still working towards my goal.) I know crew members who are as young as 20. In\nthe case you want to make money, it is could be simple but if you want to use\nfilmmaking at its full potential, you would need life experience and maturity. <strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NY\nGlam: What can we\nexpect from you in 2020?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Short films and perhaps the feature [script] I am writing. I am looking\nto meet people in the industry who have similar goals as I do. It is quite\nunpredictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NY\nGlam: Where can\neveryone keep up with you to learn more? \u2026social media\u2026website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a writer\/director\u2019s FB page for me. You can follow me here: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Hoo-Youn-Kwon-106976280811415\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Hoo-Youn-Kwon-106976280811415<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very new so there is nothing yet but 2020 will be the year I dedicate to develop myself as a director and writer and will have things to upload. I would love if people would do more than just follow but also share their insights and opinions about storylines that I will be sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Profile-pic-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Profile-pic-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Profile-pic-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Profile-pic-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Profile-pic-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Profile-pic-1068x1602.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Profile-pic-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/nyglamour.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Profile-pic-1920x2880.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exclusive Interview with Daniel Kwon- Filmmaker Daniel (Hoo Youn) found a passion for storytelling when he realized how much influence a film could have on society. 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