Amy Saeeun Baek
Writer | Director | Producer
Amy is a Korean-Canadian writer, director, and producer, who strives to embody diversity and originality in her work. She has written, directed, and produced short films and documentaries about identity, youth, mental health, diversity in culture, and immigrant families. Amy continues to explore unique themes and characters, and searches for organic ways to capture authenticity to enrich the voice of her stories.
Portfolio
“Glorious Holiday”(2022)/ Writer, Director, Producer
CBC Short Docs Original (scheduled for release in October, 2022)
“Butterscotch Pudding”(2021)/ Co-writer, Producer
- Independent short documentary (student film)
“Our Second Fridge”(2020)/ Writer, Director, Editor
- Independent short documentary
Awards
“Butterscotch Pudding”(2021)/ Co-writer, Producer
- Finalist of 2021 Vancouver Independent Film Festival : Best Short Doc
“Our Second Fridge”(2020)/ Writer, Director, Editor
- Runner-up prize of 2020 EBS International Documentary Festival : Mini Docs
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology / Diploma
SEPT 2019 - MAY 2021
- Television and Video Production Program
- Graduated with a scholarship of academic excellence
Simon Fraser University / Bachelor of Arts
SEPT 2014 - JAN 2019
- Majored in International Studies
- Concentration in ‘Comparative World Politics, Culture and Society’
