The 11th Korean Film Producers Association (KFPA) Awards, also known as the Jehyeop Awards, took place on December 17, 2024, at Indie Space in Mapo-gu, Seoul. This year’s event honored the outstanding contributions of filmmakers and actors, with Ji Chang Wook and Kim Go Eun among the standout winners.
Major Award Winners
- Best Actor: Jo Jung Suk for Pilot
- Best Actress: Kim Go Eun for Exhuma
- Best Supporting Actor: Ji Chang Wook for Revolver
- Best Supporting Actress: Yeom Hye Ran for Citizen of a Kind
- Best Director: Kim Sung Su for 12.12: The Day
- Best Picture: 12.12: The Day
The event, hosted by Kim Gyu Ri, an actress renowned for her role in Portrait of a Beauty, recognized exceptional achievements in various categories, including acting, direction, cinematography, and more. The ceremony was live-streamed on the KFPA and MaxMovie YouTube channels, providing audiences worldwide with access to the event.
Other Notable Winners
- Best New Actor: Noh Sang Hyun for Love in the Big City
- Best New Director: Oh Jung Min for House of the Seasons and Jeong Ji Hye for Jeong Sun
- Best Cinematography: Lee Mo Gae for 12.12: The Day and Exhuma
- Best Art Direction: Seo Sung Kyung for Exhuma and Wonderland
- Best Lighting: Lee Sung Hwa for 12.12: The Day and Exhuma
- Best Editing: Kim Sun Min and Cho Yoo Kyung for Kim Dae Jung Must Not Die
- Best Sound: Kim Byung In for Exhuma
- Best Music: Lee Jae Jin for 12.12: The Day
- Best Technical Achievement: Yoo Sang Seop and Jang Han Seung for I, the Executioner
Special Award
- Lee Ha Young, CEO of Haha Film and a KFPA board member, was also recognized with a Special Award for her contributions to the industry.
The ceremony marked a celebration of cinematic excellence, with awards recognizing achievements in all aspects of filmmaking. From acting to technical achievements, the winners were celebrated for their impressive works throughout the year.
How to Watch the Awards Show
For those who missed the live event, the awards ceremony was streamed on both the KFPA and MaxMovie YouTube channels. Fans and viewers around the world had the opportunity to watch the event and see the deserving winners receive their accolades.
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