Wildflower Film Awards

The Wildflower Film Awards (Korean: 들꽃영화상) is an awards ceremony recognizing the achievements of Korean independent and low-budget films. The awards, presented by the Wildflower Film Awards Korea - a grassroots effort by a group of film critics led by founder and organizer Darcy Paquet (with the participation of Oh Dong-jin), aims to create more publicity in Korea and abroad for filmmakers working outside of the mainstream commercial film industry. Awards are handed out annually to films released in the previous year.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Wildflower Film Awards
Current: 6th Wildflower Film Awards
Awarded forExcellence in independent and low-budget films
LocationSeoul
CountrySouth Korea
Presented byWildflower Film Awards Korea
First awarded2014
Websitewww.wildflower-awards.com
Wildflower Film Awards
Hangul
Hanja
들꽃映畫賞
Revised RomanizationDeulkkon Yeonghwasang
McCune–ReischauerTŭlkkon Yŏnghwasang

The name "Wildflower Film Awards" is meant to symbolize the creative fertility and diversity of the independent film sector, which grows and thrives despite difficulties in funding and distribution where the local industry is dominated by vertically-integrated studios.[7]

In 2016, Best New Actor and Actress categories were merged and a new Best Supporting Performer section was added.[8]

In 2018, a new category for Best Music and Best Producer were added.[9]

In 2020, the Best New Director (Narrative Films) and Best New Director (Documentaries) categories were merged.[10]

Categories
  • Grand Prize
  • Best Film
  • Best Director (Narrative Films)
  • Best Director (Documentaries)
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Best Screenplay
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best New Director
  • Best New Actor
  • Best New Actress
  • Special Commendations

Grand Prize
# Year Film Director
12014N/AN/A
22015Han Gong-juLee Su-jin
32016AlivePark Jung-bum
42017The World of Us[11]Yoon Ga-eun
52018Bamseom Pirates Seoul InfernoJung Yoon-suk
62019The Remnants[12]Kim Il-ran, Lee Hyuk-sang
72020KIM-GUNKang Sang-woo

Best Film
# Year Film Director
12014(Narrative Films) JiseulO Muel[13]
(Documentaries) SceneryZhang Lu

Best Director (Narrative Films)
# Year Director Film
12014Yeon Sang-hoThe Fake
22015Hong Sang-sooHill of Freedom
32016Shin Su-wonMadonna
42017Kim Soo-hyunBeaten Black and Blue
52018Hong Sang-sooThe Day After
62019Jeon Go-woonMicrohabitat
72020Lee Ok-seopMaggie

Best Director (Documentaries)
# Year Director Film
22015Park Chan-kyongManshin: Ten Thousand Spirits
32016E Il-haA Crybaby Boxing Club
42017Kim Jung-keunThe Island of Shadows
52018Moon Chang-yong, Jeon JinBecoming Who I Was
62019Jung Sung-ilNight and Fog in Zona
72020Kangyu Ga-ramItaewon

Best Actor
# Year Actor Film
12014Nam Yeon-wooFatal
22015Ahn Jae-hongThe King of Jokgu
32016Jung Jae-youngRight Now, Wrong Then
42017Park Jong-hwanThe Boys Who Cried Wolf
52018Gi Ju-bongMerry Christmas Mr. Mo
62019Sung Yu-binLast Child
72020Uhm Tae-gooMy Punch-Drunk Boxer

Best Actress
# Year Actress Film
12014Jung Eun-chaeNobody's Daughter Haewon
22015Chun Woo-heeHan Gong-ju
32016Lee Jung-hyunAlice in Earnestland
42017Jeong Ha-damSteel Flower
52018Lee Min-jiJane
62019EsomMicrohabitat
72020Park Ji-hooHouse of Hummingbird

Best Screenplay
# Year Screenwriter Film
22015July JungA Girl at My Door
32016Shin Yeon-shickThe Avian Kind
42017Kim Jin-hwangThe Boys Who Cried Wolf
52018Cho Hyun-hoon, Kim So-miJane
62019Shin Dong-seokLast Child
72020Kim Joong-hyunFebruary

Best Cinematography
# Year Cinematographer Film
12014Yang Jeong-hoonJiseul
22015Kelvin Kyung Kun Park, Stone KimA Dream of Iron
32016Fujii MasayukiA Midsummer's Fantasia
42017Kim Byung-jungAlone
52018Cho Young-jikJane
62019Kim Jong-sunBeautiful Days
72020Kang Kook-hyunHouse of Hummingbird

Best Music
# Year Music Film
52018Flash Flood DarlingsJane
62019Chung Chae-woongEyelids
72020Jang Young-gyuMy Punch-Drunk Boxer

Best Producer
# Year Producer Film
52018An Bo-youngAsh Flower
72020Park Doo-heeMoonlit Winter

Best New Director (Narrative Films)
# Year Director Film
12014Lee Don-kuFatal
22015Lee Yong-seung10 Minutes
32016Hong Seok-jaeSocialphobia
42017Kim Dae-hwanEnd of Winter
52018Lim Dae-hyungMerry Christmas Mr. Mo
62019Kim Ui-seokAfter My Death

Best New Director (Documentaries)
# Year Director Film
32016Gu Ja-hywanRed Tomb
42017Lee Dong-haWeekends
52018Kim Young-joStill and All
62019Kim Bo-ramFor Vagina's Sake

Best New Director (Combined)
# Year Director Film
72020Cho Min-jaeTiny Light

Best New Actor
# Year Actor Film
12014Lee JoonRough Play
22015Choi Woo-shikSet Me Free

Best New Actress
# Year Actress Film
22015Kim Soo-anMad Sad Bad "Picnic"

Best New Actor/Actress
# Year Actor/Actress Film
32016Kwon So-hyunMadonna
42017Lee Sang-heeOur Love Story
52018O Seung-hunMethod
62019Lee Jae-inAdulthood
72020Cho Min-kyungFebruary

Best Supporting Actor/Actress
# Year Actor/Actress Film
32016Gil Hae-yeonIn Her Place
42017Choi Moo-sungSnow Paths
52018Kim Sun-youngCommunication & Lies, Happy Bus Day
62019Kim Sae-byukGrass
72020Lee Ju-wonFebruary

Special Commendations
# Year Category Recipient Film
12014Documentary Jury PrizeJeong Jae-eunCity: Hall
22015Achievement AwardJung Sang-jin, CEO of Atninefilm
Special Jury PrizeShin Min-aGyeongju
32016Jury Honorable MentionJang Hee-sunMy Fair Wedding
Special Achievement AwardGu Yun-heeScary House
Appreciation AwardLee Seong-gyou
42017Special Achievement AwardKwangHwaMoon Cinema
Appreciation AwardJeon Moo-songCurtain Call

References
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  2. Limb, Jae-un (26 March 2014). "American critic creates award for Korean indie films". Korea.net. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
  3. Conran, Pierce (7 February 2014). "New Wildflower Awards Recognize Independent Korean Cinema". Twitch Film. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
  4. Cremin, Stephen (18 March 2014). "Wildflower Awards celebrates Korean indies". Film Business Asia. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
  5. Lee, Claire (31 March 2014). "Wildflower Film Awards Korea to dole out first gongs". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
  6. Frater, Patrick (9 April 2015). "Han Gong-ju Wins Korea's Wildflower Film Award". Variety. Retrieved 2015-04-11.
  7. Bechervaise, Jason (1 April 2015). "A Girl at My Door gets 7 Wildflower Awards nominations". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2015-04-11.
  8. Conran, Pierce (23 March 2016). "3rd Wildflower Film Awards Unveil Nominees". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  9. Kil, Sonia (13 April 2018). "Documentary Bamseom Pirates Wins Korea's Wildflower Awards". Variety. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  10. Conran, Pierce (June 4, 2020). "KIM-GUN Triumphs at 7th Wildflower Film Awards". Korean Film Council. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  11. Kil, Sonia (12 April 2017). "World of Us Wins Korea's Wildflower Film Awards". Variety. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  12. Frater, Patrick (15 April 2019). "Remnants Documentary Wins Korea's Wildflower Awards". Variety. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
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