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
Other
Personal Storyboarding
Mr. Lamár
Inspired by my personal experience of living in Slovakia, this is a story about a Korean boy in Slovakia who embarks on an adventure in the old town of Bratislava and discovers the joy of sharing happiness, inspired by his idol Mr. Lamár (The Statue of Schōner Náci), who spread happiness in the streets of Bratislava in the 1900s despite his disability.
This is a musical, drama, and action storyboard, using the song “Let’s Go on a Trip” by the Korean musician, Cho Yong-Pil.
Genre: Musical, Drama, Action
Live Pitch in English, Korean, and Slovak (Recommended)
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Unidentifiable Eye Disorder
This is my personal story about the time when I suffered from an unidentifiable eye disorder and how my imaginary sketchbook friends helped me overcome my fear before my eye surgery.
Genre: Drama
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My Pigeon Friend
This is my personal story about how I befriended a pigeon during quarantine.
Genre: Comedy
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Observational Drawings
This is a series of drawings, including refined landscape drawings of my homes, figure drawings of people I have met while living in four countries (Canada, South Korea, Slovakia, The United States), gesture drawings, sketchbook drawings, and animal drawings.