Jin Woo's artistic skill and passion for storytelling were showcased in Berlin, where she hosted a solo exhibition and performed as a VJ during Berlin art weeks. In 2020, she completed "SAN," which has been selected for competition in renowned film festivals such as Slamdance, Zagreb, and London.
Currently, she is exploring the impact of myths on individuals residing in various cities. Her latest animated film, "Garisani," marks the beginning of this new venture.
Jin Woo grew up in the South Korean countryside, where she developed a great love for nature. Since 2012, she has been working as an independent animation director and from 2016, she is splitting her time between Poland and Korea. Her stories are inspired by her observations of people and society. For almost ten years, she has been creating breathtaking hand-drawn animations. Her first film, "Sewing Woman," was selected for competition in prominent festivals such as Annecy and Ottawa, giving her the confidence to continue her filmmaking journey. Her second film, "Beautiful," won the debut film prize at Indieanifest and was recognized as an encouragement work in the EWACC awards. In 2020, she completed "SAN," which has been chosen for competition in renowned film festivals like Slamdance, Zagreb, and London. She is currently exploring how society and myth impact individuals in modern society through depictions of headless bodies. Her latest animated film, "Garisani," marks the start of her new venture.
Animation artist/VJ
Director/Founder of Sewingbug Studio
~2019 Motion/visual animator with Admind
2021 Lecturer at Kaywon Art University <Independent project> , <Animation Artwork1,2>
2020 SBA short animation fund <Garisani>
2020 Namhae project animation director
2019 Fool and Idiot MV <Fireloop> Animation
2018~20 NADA Music Festival VJ
2018 KOCCA - short animation fund
2018 Hitrecord Showcase <Shower monologue> Main animator
2018 Tutor at Kaywon university < Animation seminar> (2018.SEP~ DEC)
2018 Red Cross Korea campaign animation <Falling>
2016~ Working as a VJ SWB
(performed with Cio D’or, Sheep Got Waxed, Michał Wolski and more)
2015 Zombara serious animation 1,2 episode director/animator
2013 CJ Animate - Selected of short animation grant