August 3, 2026
Arts East-West Community News!
Building on the success of Book Dongne and MAiFF, our artist-run media arts organization intersecting literature, Arts East-West, is expanding its international presence to amplify Asian Canadian artistic voices globally.
As part of this mission to increase visibility and collaboration across Asia, our Founder & Artistic Director, Mi-Jeong Lee, has been invited to speak at the KOCAF Forum in August 2026.
Topic: “The Global Expansion of Korean Cinema and the Role of Regional Film Festivals”
Discussion: How local film festivals, from Montreal to London, contribute to the reach of K-Cinema.
Panelists:
Mi-Jeong Lee (Arts East-West / MAiFF)
Hyangjin Lee (Founder, UK Korean Film Festival)
Moderator: Noh Kwang-woo (Founding Member, Korean Film Festival of New York)
This topic highlights the ongoing global reach of Korean cinema, connecting directly to MAiFF's history as Canada's longest-running Korean film festival (formerly the Korean Film Festival of Canada).
About KOCAF: K-Content Academy Forum, a professional gathering focused on Korean culture, Hallyu, and creative industries.
More international updates are coming soon.
