Now Production Films is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit film studio based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Believing in the power of stories, we’ve taken steady, thoughtful steps since our founding in 2012.
Follow Now’s journey!
🎬 Upcoming Screenings 🎬
(Detailed information for each screening will be updated as it becomes available)
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October 21–30, 2025 – Official Selection, 9th Berlin Korean Independent Film Festival, Babylon Berlin
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November 5, 2025 – Institute for Korean Studies: Indiana University Bloomington: Screening and Q&A with the Director
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November 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – Korean Legation, Washington, D.C.: Screening & Director Q&A
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December 19, 2025, Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education: Cinema Talk (For Educators, Private Event)
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January 22, 2026 – S. Korea's Gangneung Institute for Educational Training: Screening and Lecture (for Educators, Private Event)
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Films
A musical drama film depicting the rich history of the Korean diaspora in Hawai‘i
A 6-part documentary series exploring early Korean immigrant history through interviews with five descendants.
What NOW Does
Archiving
Production & Distribution
IP Expansion
Diaspora Research
Film Production
Domestic
International
Lecture
Exhibition
Performance
Carrying the Legacy, Inspiring the Future
From their footsteps, we find our path
The Story of Us
I believe that preserving the stories and wisdom of our ancestors offers light in times of uncertainty.
For our children—and for those who may feel lost—these stories remind us of where we come from. We are the descendants of those who faced unimaginable hardship with quiet strength, who never gave up hope, and who dreamed of a better future out of deep, unwavering love for their children, for us.
Because of them,
I know we’ll be okay.
Founding Producer, Now Production Films
- From <Songs of Love> storybook -
Team NOW
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Jinyoung Lee: Founding Producer
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Yea Jee Lee: Co-Producer, Director of SM C&C Content Business Department
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Becca Bae: Distribution · promotion manager
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Diana Kim: Associate professor of Asian Studies at Georgetown University, research partner
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Oahu Films: Production partner
Advisors
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Tae Sung Choi: History communicator
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Jean Young Lee: Director, Center for International Studies, Inha University
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Hye-Ryeon Lee: Chair, Department of Communication and Information, University of Hawai‘i)
