Actor Kim Nam-gil has made his entry as a producer into North America's largest genre film festival.
The short film 'How to Open a Door,' produced by Kim Nam-gil, has officially been invited to the 29th Fantasia International Film Festival. The film will be screened at its international premiere in Montreal, Canada, on July 31 (local time).
Launched in 1996, the Fantasia International Film Festival is the largest genre film festival in North America, highlighting films in genres such as horror, thriller, science fiction, and fantasy, and has been known for uncovering original and experimental works. It is a festival recognized for its high credibility and authority in the genre film industry.
The festival organizers noted, "'How to Open a Door' is a remarkable film that delicately expresses emotions and social messages through fantastical imagery, selected unanimously by all programmers," adding, "It is an impressive and meaningful work depicting the independence of the younger generation in an emotional way with fantastical elements."
The film 'How to Open a Door' portrays the psychological journey of a young man, 'Haneul,' who, while preparing for independence, suddenly loses his home and experiences a series of events to regain it. Directors Park Ji-wan and Heo Ji-ye have co-written and directed the film. Kim Nam-gil serves as the executive producer and grants actor, leading the project at its core.
This project is produced by the comprehensive entertainment company KILSTORY ENT, established by Kim Nam-gil, and is a project co-planned by the cultural and arts NGO KILSTORY, garnering attention for its combined social value and artistic quality.
Previously, the film was able to garner audiences' sympathy at the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) last year, achieving a sold-out status.
Kim Nam-gil said, "'How to Open a Door' is a work that contains a message that the whole world can resonate with, not just as an actor but as a producer," adding, "I wanted to focus on the stories of the youth generation, who find it difficult to voice their concerns socially." He continued, "In the future, I will continue to create meaningful stories that can convey the value of K-content to the world with various contents that transcend genre boundaries."
Meanwhile, Kim Nam-gil is set to appear as the protagonist 'Lee Do' in the Netflix series 'Trigger,' which will be released on July 25, and will meet global viewers.
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