Hyun Yong Park Films Documentary in Haiti after Earthquake Disaster
February 3rd, 2010 Posted in Documentary Filmmaking, Film School, Student & Alumni Activity
“I can’t stop crying when I interviewed the woman who lost her husband and two month old baby from this disaster” says New York Film Academy Film School student Hyun Yong Park.
Hyun traveled to Haiti last week to shoot his first documentary and returned to New York City with a story of his own.
“With my crew GMIT, the Korean American Film Organization which is based on California, I stayed for a week. First, we flew from JFK for 4 hours to Dominica Republic and transfer to a bus to get to Haiti international Airport, it took 8 hours, then after another 1 hour trip, I finally got to Port-au-Prince. I was able to witness the places that reporters and volunteers couldn’t go due to the security and trouble in transportation. I almost got my camera taken away by gang members and was even beaten in the middle of a riot.
The reason why I am making the documentary is so that people can see the importance and need to help Haiti. I videotaped the destroyed Haiti, people with diseases and their everyday life after the disaster the earthquake brought to Haiti. I filmed 7 hours of footage which will be used for my documentary.”
5 Responses to “Hyun Yong Park Films Documentary in Haiti after Earthquake Disaster”
By Arslan Baig on Feb 5, 2010
Wow, that’s good. It is really a brave effort. You have shown quite a lot of heart going out there and supporting them in all this hard time.
By Timour FAWAZ on Feb 8, 2010
Respect Hyun you did a good job.
just tell us where we can find your documentary.
Schuss
By Rodney Paige on Feb 13, 2010
Hyun,
I would love to view your documnetary. Also I thank you having the heart to bring awareness to this important issue. Haiti could well be the testing ground for the heart of humanity.
Thanks again
Rodney Paige
By DD on Feb 13, 2010
Great Job Hyun Yong Park. Want to hear more about your stories.
By JIMMY UMBA DI UMBA on Feb 16, 2010
Hey Hyun,
i am so touched by your good heart to go visit this lost place on earth where misery is a religion. To me, is not about the documentary, but the good heart and ability to leave your home and good life, and accept to take the risk to go see these poor people, unhealthy people that matters to me. believe me Hyun if i had power, i could have nominated you “a student ambassador of good will” my friend. You Guys went to saw where nobody will be happy to go. Be blessed my friend!!! Salute to all of you.
Jimmy umba di Umba