Award

The Drum King Ginger Baker | Beware of Mr. Baker

Director Jay Bulger

USA | 2012 | 92min | DCP | Color+B&W

Ginger Baker was a legendary drummer who played in Cream and Blind Faith, but after that, he did not have much notable activity. In 1972, he moved to Nigeria and joined the Afrobeat band led by Fela Kuti. After leaving Nigeria, he lived in dependency on drugs, becoming a broken man. Ultimately, he settled in South Africa at the age of 73, married a young bride, and raised 39 polo ponies. This work, which focuses on capturing the life of Ginger Baker through his drumming, includes interviews with various musicians such as Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, and Carlos Santana.

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  • Jay Bulger
  • Jay Bulger, a former boxer and model for brands like Armani and Hermes, after battling cancer for two years, wrote articles for magazines such as Rolling Stone and Harper's Bazaar. To write the article "In Search of Ginger Baker," he lived with Ginger Baker for three months in South Africa. This film was created through interviews, archival footage, and later supplementary shots.

Jury Special Award

Miss Blue Jeans

Director Matti Kinnunen

Finland | 2012 | 96min | DCP | Color

In 1977, a 17-year-old boy named Valde lives with his mother in the small town of Oulu in northern Finland. Oulu is a town where religious and idyllic atmospheres are intertwined. However, as punk and rock music create a global wave, Valde, too, becomes captivated by the rebellious spirit of rock. While others listen to disco, Valde plays music by Lou Reed and New York Dolls, immersing himself in his own style of music. Meanwhile, denim jeans become a hit, and Valde's crush, Pike, wins the 'Miss Blue Jeans' contest and starts dating Henry, a rich boy. Valde decides to stake everything on a song called 'Miss Blue Jeans.'

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  • Matti Kinnunen
  • Matti Kinnunen studied film production at the Berlin University of the Arts and scriptwriting and directing at the University of Art & Design in Helsinki. He participated in the SOURCES 2 script workshop in 2008 and has written and directed drama series for Finnish TV. His first feature, *Miss Blue Jeans*, was co-written with French director Gabriel Auer.

International Competition Jury

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  • Osato Yokichi
  • Chairman, Amuse Inc. | Japan
  • Osato Yokichi is the founder and current chairman of Amuse, a major Japanese entertainment company. He established the company in 1978, and it now represents over 400 entertainers. He has also contributed to the promotion of Korean culture in Japan and was instrumental in introducing Korean films such as *Shiri*, *Joint Security Area*, and *The Thieves* to the Japanese market. Recently, he has been focusing on musicals, opening the Amuse Musical Theatre in Roppongi, Tokyo.
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  • Krzysztof Gierat
  • Krakow Film Festival Director | Poland
  • Krzysztof Gierat is a graduate of Jagiellonian University and the Institute of Art and Science in Warsaw. He has been the executive director of the Krakow Film Festival since 2000 and is the founder of the Krakow Film Foundation. He is also a member of the Polish National Television/Film Agency and a promoter of Polish documentaries and short films abroad.
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  • Ku Hye-sun
  • Director | Korea
  • Ku Hye-sun, active in various fields such as acting, writing, illustration, composing, and directing, debuted as an actress in *Nonstop 5* (2004). She made her directorial debut with the short film *The Cheerful Assistant* in 2008 and directed her first feature film *Magic* (2010), which was invited to the 6th Jecheon International Music Film Festival. In 2012, her feature *Peach Tree* received critical acclaim, and she also directed a 3D short film *Fragments of Memory* (2012), featuring her own music.
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  • Lee Eugene
  • Producer | Korea
  • Lee Eugene began his career in film production in 1997 with Lee Jae-yong's *An Affair*. He later produced a number of hit films including *A Scandal* (2003), *Sweet Life* (2005), and *The Thieves* (2012). In 2006, he founded his own production company, *Film Company House*.
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  • Lee Hwan-kyung
  • Director | Korea
  • Lee Hwan-kyung, a film director and screenwriter, graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts and briefly attended NYU before choosing to gain experience on set. He debuted as a director with the film *He Was Cool* (2004) and gained recognition for films like *Sugar* (2006) and *Champ* (2011).

Jecheon Film Music Honorary Award

Jecheon Film Music Honorary Award

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  • Lee Dong June
  • Korea
  • Lee Dong June, known as the "Hans Zimmer of Korea," has composed music for around 40 films, including *The Bank of the Bed*, *Green Fish*, *Shiri*, *My Way*, *Sugar*, and more. His large-scale compositions have enriched Korean blockbuster films and dramas like *Iris*, musicals, and dance performances.