Ejun Hong

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I am an award-winning animator, story artist, and filmmaker who creates animations that unfold powerful stories inspired by my own life, family, and society, aiming to make a positive impact on our community. 

I created four animated films that address my personal hardships, the struggles of others, and societal issues. I received ten awards and 37 official selections, including three Academy Award and BAFTA Qualifying Film Festivals.

I am also a junior (’25) at University of Pennsylvania studying Fine Arts, Cinema & Media Studies, and Design.

Welcome to my condensed world of creativity and storytelling!

To view passward protected work, please contact me at ejunhong@sas.upenn.edu. 

About Me
Animation
Personal Storyboarding
Professional Storyboarding
Professional Design Work
Art Mentorship Program
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Art Mentorship Program

Participatory Action Art Mentorship Program (Animation, Architecture, Design)

I founded the Particiaptory Art Mentorship Program, a weekly after school program at Sayre High School that offers under-resourced high school students the opportunity to explore, learn, and create artwork in the realm of animation, architecture, and design. 

The project addresses the issues of inadequate and unequal education in West Philadelphia. Collaborating with the Netter Center and Sayre HIgh School, the program aims to offer high school students the opportunity to: 

  • Explore and learn about animation and film production, architecture, and design
  • Develop skills in using art-related software and explore various mediums through a series of projects, create artwork (e.g. animated films, live-action films, architecture models, graphic designs) to share their stories and narratives
  • Present their work in end-of-year exhibitions
  • Explore career opportunities by connecting with industry professionals. 

Outcomes: 

  • Organized 15 mentorship sessions, one exhibition, two meetings with industry professionals, and one art sale. 
  • Collaborating with educational insitutions and 12 art mentors.
  • Developing a 15-week seminar for Philadelphia School Destrict teachers to integrate animation into their curriculum.


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Photos from Fall 2023 Mentorship Program Exhibitions and Art Sales





Posters about the program