Jason Park is a Chicago-raised filmmaker whose award-winning short film BJ’s Mobile Gift Shop chronicles a young hustler in the streets of Chicago. We’re thrilled to present the World Premiere of his debut feature, Transplant, at the 60th #ChiFilmFest. We chatted with Jason about his inspirations, what it’s like working with a K-pop star, and more.
From where did you originally draw inspiration for this fast-paced, psychological drama?
Early in my filmmaking journey in Los Angeles, I had several friends and family in medical school, and some of the stories they would share about the intense challenges, the hierarchical culture, and their eventual transition from idealism to numbness and cynicism were eye-opening (and ripe for some cinematic storytelling).[…]
“With his creation of iconic characters from Wayne Campbell to Austin Powers, to performances in So I Married An Axe Murderer to the cross-generational phenomenon that is Shrek, Mike Myers’ incredible career has had an unmistakable influence on comedy, film, and our broader culture,” said Chicago International Film Festival Artistic Director Mimi Plauché.[…]
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