James J. Yi

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Director | Writer

James J. Yi

Biography

Born in Seoul and raised in San Francisco, James J. Yi is a passionate filmmaker dedicated to producing films that push creative and intellectual boundaries. He has worked on thought-provoking titles such as Mooz-Lum (2010), Detroit Unleaded (2012), Twinsters (2015), A Boy. A Girl. A Dream. (2018), and Miss Purple (2019). In 2017, he produced the Sundance NEXT Audience Award winner Gook, directed by Justin Chon. He is currently developing his new film, Alyssa, directed by Independent Spirit Award winning director, Alex Holdridge.

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