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Daeil Kim

@daeildale

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@stemthefilm (@sundanceorg)

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We just wrapped shooting @stemthefilm , and I honestly couldn’t be more grateful. From the bottom of my heart - thank you to our incredible production team, who gave their all to every single moment 🧬Months of pre-production led to one unforgettable week of filming, and this experience will stay with me for the rest of my life. Every cast member 🇰🇷✈️🇺🇸, crew member, and extra brought something truly special to this project.Can’t wait to dive into post-production and bring this story to life. My team and I believe we have something really special in our hands.❤️Thank you @sloanpublic @filmindependent @sundanceorg @usccinema @nextshark Thank you Team😌👇+ more… @justthejuiceman @sqingyiii @jiseung.cho @joejoeseo @heidishon @lovelymia_love Mr. YOON@rebekahyeunchun @wishfulnostalgia @abiolako @nickg1401 @t_w_roark @katanski @bennyluo @nextsharkstudios @roh.gun.woo @nickfrmnowhre @gy.green @tonyhuang._ @justachinaman @quiet_moo_wnds23 @records_jin @robertdutton_cam @doncabreana @andrewbansal @gurvirriar @yuu_riis @tanya.giang @makeup_bycelinayun @alecgondo #behindthescenes🎬 #indiefilmmaking #shortfilmfestival #16mmfilm by @daeildale

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I’m incredibly grateful to @sundanceorg for taking a chance on me and @stemthefilm ❤️Thrilled to announce that my feature film <Stem> has been selected for the 2026 Sundance Screenwriters Intensive!! This truly feels like a dream come true. I’m so thankful for the support Stem continues to receive as it moves closer to becoming a feature film. Stem is a psychological drama-thriller about a female scientist drawn into groundbreaking stem cell research that promises to end human disability - only to uncover a dark truth that pushes her to her limits. I recently shot a short film / proof of concept (currently in post-production) as part of this journey.I feel deeply called to bring this story to life. Huge thanks to all the collaborators who have believed in me and in Stem. More to come - please stay tuned☺️😉 by @daeildale

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Very humbled to announce that a horror short film I DPed, <The Things We Keep>, will be screening at the Sundance Film Festival 2025 @sundanceorg I’m incredibly proud of the team we had on this project. It was an honor to help @joannafernandez77 tell her personal story through the lens- appreciate you! I cannot wait to see how this film will move the audience.——————— #sundancefilmfestival @thethingswekeep.mov Cast: @rebeccaholopter Cast: Jenny O’Hara Writer/Director: @joannafernandez77 Producer: @lilpeachxm_ Producer: @timtruesdell12 Producer: @yaxing_lin Editor: Marie LesselProduction Designer: @wynncourt Art Director: @vampirenosleep Cinematographer: @daeildale 🫡Sound Designer: @yushushen Music by: @ethan_harbour Costume Designer: Nicholas SpauldingSpecial Effects Artist: @keltonfx VFX Supervisor: @timtruesdell12 1st AD: @lillianlyu 2nd AD: @maxjohnson1000 1st AC: @yihuan.z Additional 1st AC:@naixin_nxsx, Yo Chang, @meg.weck 2nd AC: @alex.karnstein @acm2226 @gingergordonn Steadicam Operator: @ericksteadi DIT: @cristinaheadrick Colorist: @mesgen.gebremeskel Gaffer: @ryho.dp Gaffer: @tonytehle Key Grip: @nico.canon G/E: @ned.adams_ G/E: @dir_artemio G/E: @phoenixderba G/E: Alex DelgadoProduction Sound: @bengriimes Production Sound: @jvertison Production Sound: @owolf1988 Production Sound: @sunrainw BTS: @benwilsonpictures by @daeildale

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Congratulations to @daeildale and the entire cast & crew of STEM! 🎬👏STEM has officially been named one of only seven Narrative finalists worldwide for the 2026 Student @theacademy Awards—and is the only U.S. film in the category.We’ve had the privilege of partnering with Daeil on this journey through NextShark Studios, watching the project grow from a screenplay into an internationally recognized film.Stem is currently being developed into a feature with the support of @sundanceorg & @sloanpublic Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this story to life. We’re excited to see where the journey goes next. by @daeildale

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I’m thrilled to share NEW Director/DP narrative commercial work for @plaud_official , “Be Present” // where we got to tell the real-life stories of four users living in NYC 🗽Creating a balance between spontaneous documentary-style storytelling, polished shots, and capturing the product’s key functionality was the main focus of the project.@plaud_official team flew in from China, and the @cakefilmandphotography team came from the Netherlands. I truly couldn’t be more grateful for the experience and the trust they gave me in bringing this project to life. I also got to make great friends along the way - the very kind Plaud team, @annevankuyk, and @nadja_vissers. Can’t wait to work with you all again on the next one 😊🙌🏻Client: @plaud_official Agency/Production Co: @cakefilmandphotography NYC Production Co: @preisscreative Director/DP: @daeildale 🙋‍♂️ Photographer: @jurrerompa Talent: @elliotpr Talent: @danieleditorliv Talent: @yuyaland Talent: Micheal PrestoyCreative Director: Asa Sha Creative Director: Kay He Creative Product Manager: Stella He PR Director: Elina Tsao Executive Producers: @annevankuyk, Paul Preiss Producer: @nadja_vissers Production Manager: Jason Roberts Production Coordinator: Michael Lai Production Assistants: Eytan Millstone, Justin Oceguera 1st AD: @yumass_44 1st AC: @isabelpadilla 2nd AC: Emma Penrose @emmapenrose Photo Assist: Patrick Rice Gaffer: David Gettens @dmgettens Key Grip: Josh Fordham Swing: Gulab Singh Sound Op: Samuel Pe by @daeildale

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Wow. Sundance 2026…A year I won’t forget.Thank you to @sundanceorg and the Sloan Foundation for believing in Stem @stemthefilm once again with another award. Receiving the Sundance/Sloan Development Fellowship truly feels like a reminder that this story needs care and intimacy…and that it’s worth telling with intention☺️🫡Being at the festival this year, and feeling the spirit of why Robert Redford and his team founded the institute in the first place, was incredibly moving. Community, curiosity, and real support for artists🏔️I got to make so many new friends and collaborators 🙌🏻Truly grateful to be part of this year’s festival and for everyone who made this year possible…and excited for the years ahead in Boulder! by @daeildale

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NextShark Studios is proud to announce STEM, a new psychological drama inspired by the real stem-cell scandal that shook South Korea in the 2000s.Written and directed by Daeil Kim, recipient of the 2024 Alfred P. Sloan Production Grant (@sloanpublic), the film stars legendary actor Yoon Je-moon (The Host, Mother, Okja) as Dr. Park Ho-WWon, with Joe Seo (@joejoeseo) (Cobra Kai, Spa Night) joining the cast.The short film has completed principal photography and is now in post-production, with development underway for a full feature adaptation. STEM is produced with the support of Film Independent (@filmindependent).Presented by @nextsharkstudios Executive Produced by @bennyluoFollow @stemthefilm for updates.Special thanks to @hoaghospitalfoundation for graciously allowing us to film at their location, and to @kajusofttofu for keeping our cast and crew well fed.All stills featured are from the short film, STEM. by @daeildale

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Feeling so honored to be premiering at @camerimage.festival 2025 in the Etudes Panorama section with my cinematography work for THE THINGS WE KEEP❤️🐭🐁Huge congratulations and thanks to my fantastic team and director @joannafernandez77. I’m planning to attend the festival and can’t wait to be inspired by all the great films and filmmakers… 😌Please let me know if you’re going! Special thanks to:@usccinema@nanluxamericas@nanliteusa@sonycine@dfirentals #camerimage #filmfestivals #cinematographers #filmlighting by @daeildale

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Excited to share my NEW Cinematography work for the dystopian sci-fi film AT WHAT COST. This project is so close to my heart because I had the privilege of helping my brother @arobfilms bring to life a personal story he’s been developing for years. Thank you for trusting me 🤍 We set out to bring a unique perspective to the world of the film. At its core, the story follows a young couple navigating their relationship in a dying world…yet there’s still hope to save both. Our goal was to ground an intimate, personal drama within extremely fantastical circumstances. We leaned heavily into handheld camerawork to capture the raw performances🤗CAST@msayandadube@quincyeveridge@ob_eji@raquellewallaceCREWWriter/Director: @arobfilmsProducer: @mikewerner13 Producer: @charlotteontheeweb1st AD: @andypkovac 1st AD: Candace Williamson Cinematographer: @daeildale 🙋Production Designer: @elise_frances_garnerArt Director: Sophia OsborneGaffer: @soupmanjack Gaffer: @cinemuseoKG: @natalie_nneal +more G&E crew🙏🏻1st AC: @marguerite.byssheSteadicam Operator: @robertdutton_camColor: @raremedium.tvColorist: @rachelk__Color Producer: Lucy Gatanis GEAR@arri_rental @atlaslensco @nanlite_global@nanluxamericas @dfirentals @dehavencamera @intellytech @creamsource @filmconvert @dehancer.film #behindthescenes🎬 #filmlighting #filmlook #cinematographers by @daeildale

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In this speculative concept created by @daeildale under @nextsharkprojects, we imagine a future where artificial intelligence isn’t just a tool — but a bridge to memory, emotion, and connection.Starring @ianohofficial, from the hit show Beef, this piece explores what it might look like to preserve the voice of someone we love — and use technology to revisit the moments that mattered most.—🚨 Disclaimer: This is a speculative commercial made for creative purposes only. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OpenAI. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.👉 Follow @nextsharkprojects to stay up-to-date on everything happening behind the scenes — from experimental concepts to boundary-pushing films and stories.#SpecAd #OpenAI #NextSharkProjects #CreatedByDale #AIandHumanity #EmotionalTech by @daeildale

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Thrilled to share my new DP work for one of my dearest projects <JOSEPHINE> - Can’t share right now, but we pulled off an insane 2 minutes and 15 seconds long take oner that we are very proud of 😌 So grateful to @auroraflorence @quinearley @zoebenioffyoung for giving me their full trust to visualize this project❤️Huge thanks to my fantastic crew @soupmanjack @marguerite.bysshe @patrick.john01 @ericksteadi - seriously, this was truly one of the most amazing sets that I’ve had the honor to lead. Shot on @sonycine Venice One + @cookeoptics Panchro/i Classic FF Thank you @cookeoptics @sonycine @nanlux_global @nanluxamericas for the support! •••••••••••••Cast // @mentalhealth_4_actors Cast // @gabbybaldacchino Cast // @jeffdickamore Cast // @g.v.iii Cast // @not_dead_jeff Director // @auroraflorence Writers // @zoebenioffyoung & Elianor M.A. Producers // @quinearley @auroraflorence Cinematographer // @daeildale 🙋‍♂️Production Designer // Becka Christopher Editor // @abhi_the_salty Sound // @bengriimes & @thegregoryroberts Score // @yazi_nay Music by // @teaganearleyofficial & @jpwarnersound Costume // Elizabeth MaroshickCasting Director // @azachary7 Colorist // @borna_jafari 1st AC // @marguerite.bysshe 2nd AC // @patrick.john01 Steadicam Op // @ericksteadi Still Photo // @benwilsonpictures Gaffer // @soupmanjack Key Grip // Abril SepulvedaKey Grip // @natalie_nneal Additional Gear // @dfirentals @nanliteusa @usccinema STARK SPECIAL by @daeildale

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Truly grateful for the experience at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival @festivaldecannes . Thank you @americanpavilion and @goldhouseco for screening our film @lovingdayfilm •Love and appreciate my team😭❤️ @sidney.flanigan @ianohofficial @raphaelsbarge @jshermy.casting @ann_melanie / @xylograph.films @carlostigs @bennyluo / @nextshark @christaduggan @tonyhuang._ @thelostkuma @torikotsen @twodough @youngliimages @robertdutton_cam @ericksteadi @catherine_rinehart_hogan @katanski @toadalinakong @shark_wilkin @sammylammmby @catherine_kirk + so many more🤗Feeling blessed and inspired after connecting with incredible filmmakers and witnessing this magical event of world cinema 🎥 by @daeildale

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