LEADING SPECIAL EFFECTS DIRECTOR CONNIE YAWEN GAO TO ATTEND THE ICONIC BUSAN FILM FESTIVAL AS A JUDGE

March 27 03:21 2019
THE AWARD-WINNING ARTIST HAS AN ENDLESS LIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNDER HER BELT & SHE IS ROCKING FILM & TELEVISION INDUSTRYW ITH HER CREATIVE SPECIAL EFFECTS.

The organizers of Busan International Film Festival have proudly announced that the legendary Connie Yawen Gao will be attending the festival as a judge this year. Connie Yawen Gao is an award-winning fashion and fine art photographer, and she has emerged as an artistic sensation in the world of fashion photography and special effects production in show business. From film festivals worldwide to fashion shows and media outlets, she has been widely recognized on every stage in the world of glamour and art.

The Busan International Film Festival is an annual showbiz spectacular held annually in Haeundae-gu, Busan in South Korea. First held in 1996, it is also one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Last year, 323 films from 79 countries and regions participated in the event and being an industry pioneer in the world of special effects in film, Connie is thrilled to be the judge of this year’s festival that will take place from 3-12 October.

The new director Yong Guang Yang’s film “Yesterday Will Be Perfect” has become the focus of APM (Asian Project Market) and won the MAS Award in one fell swoop. As the highlight of the Busan Film Festival, APM aims to provide more filmmakers with a platform for international cooperation and exchange, and to bring together rich, novel stories and new directors to attract the attention of global film investors. APM emphasizes the concepts of young directors and producers, from which innovative projects are discovered and recognized by the international film industry. Connie Yawen Gao, the judges of Busan Film Festival, was the guest of this MAS Award presentation.

The US based artist has established herself as a leading name as a special effects producer in commercial films and dramas, and she has been recognized on a wide range of platforms worldwide for her contributions. Her recent film projects include 2.0, The Golden Monk, The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang, Elirope Raiders, Chasing The Dragon, and Yunnan Valley, etc.

“As a Special Effects Creative Designer, I believe that one should not hesitate in exploring beyond boundaries of what is traditional or contemporary, because the canvas in this industry is much broader and one can perform miracles in any production by thinking out of the box,” said Connie Yawen Gao, while talking about the importance of special effects in a film or drama. “I have spent more than a decade creating special effects and creativity in film and television, and I have learned that there is always a next level that can be achieved by consistency and originality,” she added.

Connie  Yawen Gao won an award for her film ‘IIMUAHII at the Couture Fashion Film and her work was also rewarded at the 2016 Fashion Film Festival Chicago. She has also been featured on Global Fashion Channel and her work was also nominated at the globally renowned La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival 2016.

In addition, the artist has also been associated with the Academy of Art University and she has worked and studied in the United States throughout her career, while also expressing her creative skills for the Chinese cinema. Her projects as a Special Effects Creative Designer also include the great film titled “The Golden Monk”.

During her illustrious career, Connie Yawen Gao has worked with some of the leading industry icons and has proven her skills in mega film projects of multi-million dollars. In recent years, special effects production has become an important part of the film industry, and to accomplish excellence in this field, Connie blends innovation and technology together with her unique thinking and artistic mindset.

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