Jang Kun-jae

Jang Kun-jae
Born (1977-11-26) November 26, 1977
South Korea
Alma materKorean Academy of Film Arts - cinematography
Chung-Ang University
OccupationsFilm director,
screenwriter,
cinematographer
SpouseKim Woo-ri
Korean name
Hangul
장건재
Hanja
張建宰
RRJang Geonjae
MRChang Kŏnjae

Jang Kun-jae (born November 26, 1977) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter and cinematographer. Jang debuted with Eighteen (2010) which won the grand prize win as part of the 2009 Vancouver International Film Festival's Dragons and Tigers Award. His second feature Sleepless Night (2013) picked up JJ-Star Award (Grand Prize) and JIFF Audience Award (Korean Film Competition) at the 2012 Jeonju International Film Festival. His third feature A Midsummer's Fantasia (2015) received several nominations, including Best Director (Narrative Films) and Best Screenplay at the 3rd Wildflower Film Awards.