Seoul, South Korea
36 reviews$500 - $1500 / Day
I'm an award-winning cameraman, director, journalist and founder of Yooran Film, an independent film company in South Korea. Following my MA in Cultural Studies and Media, I focused on cultural and environmental issues from a sociological lens. I have collaborated with a number of global networks, such as BBC, National Geographic, CNN, and Business Insider. I have been recognized at numerous film festivals, such as Best Cinematography award in United Nation Film Festiva, the NAFF award at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) and the Golden Kapok Award (GZDocs). In addition to my career as a filmmaker, I have authored an instructional book on cinema and a book about my ethnographic travels across the globe. I have been honored to serve as a jury member for several film festivals, including the Busan International Short Film Festival in South Korea and the Meihodo International Film Festival in Japan.
February • 2020
Komeil did a fantastic job. The footage is beautiful and he made sure to get everything that was important to me and to the piece. He came through on a fairly difficult booking and managed to complete it with professionalism and clear communication. I would absolutely work with him again.
March • 2023
Komeil was an excellent partner. Happy to help in any capacity we needed and extremely knowledgeable about his (Seoul) and the surrounding area. Would happily work with Komeil and his team again.
September • 2019
It was a pleasure working with Komeil. He had a great attitude with what was a very long and complex shoot, asked great questions, collaborated well, and was overall a great help on the ground.
Produced for National Geographic Partners LLC
This video as you can see been shared, viewed and talked a lot in social networks. Even some news channels (ManotoTV fx) talk about it in their news program. I've heard from locals that this video directly affected tourism of the area by attracting more tourists. It also won as best Untold Story by Storyhunter staff
Produced for BBC Reel
The South Korean holiday province of Jeju needs to find a sustainable energy solution to ensure a thriving future. One tiny island off the coast may provide a blueprint.
Produced for National Geographic Partners LLC
May 3, 2017 - Do you know what is the world's most expensive spice? Known for its distinct flavor and ability to give food a golden yellow color, saffron is a highly-prized spice that is primarily produced in northern Iran. It comes from the stigmas of crocus flowers that thrive under the region's dry climate. Knowledge of saffron's intricate cultivation that has been passed in Iran from generatio
Produced for National Geographic Partners LLC
Produced for National Geographic Partners LLC
Produced for Business Insider
How Master Potters Keep A 7000-Year-Old Kimchi Tradition Alive | Still Standing | Business Insider
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