Jiyoo Nam

Jiyoo Nam

Filmmaker / Freelancer / Feminist

Filmmaker / Freelancer / Feminist

Jiyoo is a curious polymath with something to say, existing both in the realms of the abstract world of her films, but also in the real arena of her academic pursuits and social initiatives.


As an aspiring filmmaker, Jiyoo’s filmography centers around social commentary about oppression communicated through branching, grand worldbuilding.


Her work lives at the intersection of art and advocacy–where fresh experiences and unprecedented insights allow her to build platforms where unheard voices can finally be seen and heard, where creativity becomes a tool for justice.

I am a Filmmaker


Jiyoo communicates the consequences of ethical dilemmas through intimate visual worlds

Jiyoo communicates the consequences of ethical dilemmas through intimate visual worlds

Filmography

Filmography

Blind Faith

Eucalyptus

The Red Ribbon

The Small Cut

Viewfinder

Blind Faith

2026

Writer/Director/Producer/Editor/Composer


When schoolteacher Minseol discovers corruption in her school district, she has to decide: remain silent or speak up.


This was my first time directing a film in my native language— Korean.

Writer/Director/Producer/Editor/Composer


When schoolteacher Minseol discovers corruption in her school district, she has to decide: remain silent or speak up.


This was my first time directing a film in my native language— Korean.

(pre color-grade)

2025

Writer/Director


A retired investigator infiltrates the Korean mafia to avenge his wife’s death, but when a surreal dream blurs the line between past and present, he must choose: cling to her ghost or let go to reclaim his future.

Writer/Director


A retired investigator infiltrates the Korean mafia to avenge his wife’s death, but when a surreal dream blurs the line between past and present, he must choose: cling to her ghost or let go to reclaim his future.

Accolades


Young Arts Film Award Winner (2026)

Chicago Indie Film Awards Best Student Film Winner (2025)

Los Angeles Independent Women Film Awards Best Student Film Nominee (2025)

Catalina Film Festival High School Film Official Selection (2025)

All American High School Film Festival Official Selection (2025)

2024


Writer/Editor


In a world ruled by men, a woman lives disguised as one— until a friend's cry for help forces her to choose: risk everything to save them, or stay hidden and safe.

Made for the USC SCA Summer Program

2024





Writer/Director Producer/Editor


Two sisters struggle to move on after losing their third, but buried emotions eventually erupt, forcing them to confront the pain they've tried to ignore.

Made for the USC SCA Summer Program

2023

Writer/Director/Producer/Editor


Bound to an old camcorder is a story of two terminally ill patients, who form an unlikely friendship and escape their confines every night to speak their minds at a place that reality cannot reach.

Accolades


New York Lift-Off Film Festival Official Selection (2025)

Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival Official Selection (2025)

Los Angeles Film Awards Semifinalist (2025)

All American High School Film Festival Official Selection (2024)

More films


This is the Last Chance (2026)

This is the Last Chance (2026)

Writer/Director/Editor

Writer/Director/Editor

As Minsu starts seeing an eclectic, free-spirited girl, he is forced to face his fear of confinement head-on. Inspired by Plato's Allegory of the Cave, this film explores the consequences of adhering to a society built upon conformity.

How to Beat a Scandal 101 (2025)

How to Beat a Scandal 101 (2025)

Writer/Co-Director/Editor

Writer/Co-Director/Editor

A trending influencer falls into a winding scandal caused by a slip of the tongue, causing her manager to quickly construe a plan to overcome this pickle.

A trending influencer falls into a winding scandal caused by a slip of the tongue, causing her manager to quickly construe a plan to overcome this pickle.

Accolades:

All American High School Film Festival Spring Invitational Best Overall Film Winner

Accolades:

All American High School Film Festival Spring Invitational Best Overall Film Winner

Gourmet (2024)

Gourmet (2024)

Writer/Director/DP/Producer/Editor

Writer/Director/DP/Producer/Editor

In a world stripped of color by government-mandated nutrition pills, a young boy stumbles upon a forbidden apple, reigniting the beauty and wonder of a forgotten world.

In a world stripped of color by government-mandated nutrition pills, a young boy stumbles upon a forbidden apple, reigniting the beauty and wonder of a forgotten world.

Accolades:

International School Film Festival First Place Winner

Accolades:

International School Film Festival First Place Winner

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I am a Freelancer

Consulate Circle

Consulate Circle

Photo-Documentary Director / Graphics Director

A student-led monthly political magazine featuring news on current events and reviews on club organized embassy visits


Overseeing a selective team of 5+ video members, 30+ graphics members

10+ mini documentaries of embassy visits

20K+ views across platforms

TEDx Dosan Park

TEDx Dosan Park

Film Director

Overseeing a team of 3+ video members

Producing 15+ videos covering the event, some of which on the official TEDx page

KIS Media and Communications Internship

KIS Media and Communications Internship

Intern

Creating promotional videos uploaded onto official Korea International School social media platforms


Overseen by Mr.Andrew Ballenger, KIS Media Specialist

I am a Feminist

Her First Take

Founder of Her First Take



Everybody wants to interview the Oscar-winners and Cannes nominees. But what about the newcomers? Her First Take is a space for emerging female filmmakers who are just picking up the camera, stepping onto set, and rewriting the rules.

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Directed by

Directed by

Jiyoo Nam

Jiyoo Nam