Albert Shin is a Canadian filmmaker, best known for his critically acclaimed Canadian Screen Award-nominated films In Her Place (2014) and Disappearance at Clifton Hill (2019). He works frequently with collaborator Igor Drljaca.
Albert Shin | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | York University |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | In Her Place, Disappearance at Clifton Hill |
| Website | timelapsepictures |
Early life
editShin was born in Canada and raised in Newmarket, Ontario.[1] His parents are of South Korean descent.[2] Shin later studied film production at York University, where he created several short films.[3]
Career
editBefore making the leap into features, Shin directed the short film Kai's Place, and the short-run television series In Counseling.[4]
His feature directorial debut, Point Traverse, was released in 2009.[5] The microbudget film screened at several film festivals, including the Wisconsin Film Festival.[6]
In Her Place
editHis second feature film was released in 2014; it was acclaimed by critics and screened at festivals around the world.[3] For his work on In Her Place, Shin won several awards, and garnered several Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 3rd Canadian Screen Awards, including nominations in the categories of Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.[7]
The film received positive reviews from critics upon release and holds an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[8] Jay Weissberg wrote, in his Variety review, "an acutely observed psychodrama from sophomore helmer Albert Shin, powered by three sterling performances."[9] NOW Magazine called it "an expertly plotted drama that packs a paralyzing emotional gut punch."[10] The Globe and Mail praised it as "thematically ambitious, and blunt in its portrayal of the bloody-minded demands of domestic bliss."[11]
Disappearance at Clifton Hill
editFive years later, Shin co-wrote and directed the 2019 thriller Disappearance at Clifton Hill, starring Tuppence Middleton, Hannah Gross, Marie-Josée Croze, Eric Johnson and the Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg. The film, originally titled Clifton Hill, was partially inspired by the motel Shin's parents owned in Niagara Falls, Ontario.[12] It premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival and was released theatrically in the U.S. and Canada on February 28, 2020.[13]
Timelapse Pictures
editShin founded the Toronto-based production company Timelapse Pictures with producing partner Igor Drljaca.[14]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Type | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kai's Place | Short film | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2009 | Point Traverse | Feature film | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2012 | Krivina | Feature film | No | No | Yes | Directed by Igor Drljaca |
| 2014 | In Her Place | Feature film | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2015 | The Waiting Room | Feature film | No | No | Yes | Directed by Igor Drljaca |
| 2017 | Lira's Forest | Short film | No | No | Yes | Directed by Connor Jessup |
| 2018 | The Stone Speakers | Documentary | No | No | Yes | Directed by Igor Drljaca |
| 2019 | Disappearance at Clifton Hill | Feature film | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2020 | The Archivists | Short film | No | No | Yes | |
| 2021 | Together | Short film | Yes | |||
| 2023 | The King Tide | Feature film | No | Yes | No | Directed by Christian Sparkes |
Shin has also edited his first two features, as well as Drljaca's Krivina (2012) and Jessup's Boy (2015).
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Toronto Film Critics Association Award | Jay Scott Prize | In Her Place | Won | [15] |
| 2015 | Canadian Screen Award | Best Motion Picture | Nominated | [16] | |
| Best Director | Nominated | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| Best Editing | Nominated | ||||
| 2016 | Wildflower Film Award | Best Director (Narrative Films) | Nominated | [17] |
References
edit- ^ "Interview: Albert Shin "In Her Place"". Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival. September 9, 2014. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ Slotek, Jim (February 12, 2014). "Albert Shin's 'In Her Place' a towering achievement". Toronto Sun. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ a b Barnard, Linda (September 6, 2014). "In Her Place: Secrets and lies". Toronto Star. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ Lang, Brent (November 12, 2019). "Verve Signs 'Disappearance at Clifton Hill' Director Albert Shin". Variety. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian film talent to watch out for at TIFF". The Globe and Mail. September 4, 2014. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ K., Alex (May 4, 2010). "Wisconsin Film Festival 2012". Ruthless Reviews. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ Houpt, Simon (January 13, 2015). "Mommy, Maps to the Stars set for showdown at Canadian Screen Awards". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ "In Her Place (2014)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ Weissberg, Jay (March 30, 2015). "Film Review: 'In Her Place'". Variety. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ Simonpillai, Radheyan (February 11, 2015). "In Her Place". NOW Magazine. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ Lacey, Liam (February 13, 2015). "In Her Place: Domestic drama with strength from female cast". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ Simonpillai, Radheyan (August 27, 2019). "TIFF 2019: Clifton Hill, the movie Niagara Falls doesn't want you to see". NOW Magazine. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (November 5, 2019). "IFC Midnight Nabs David Cronenberg Starrer 'Disappearance at Clifton Hill'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ Heather, McIntosh (September 7, 2014). "Albert Shin & Igor Drljaca Interview - In Her Place". Tribute. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ Lacey, Liam (January 6, 2015). "Villeneuve's Enemy wins $100,000 Toronto critics' prize for best Canadian film of 2014". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ Mullen, Pat (January 13, 2015). "'Mommy' Leads 2015 Canadian Screen Award Nominations". Cinemablographer. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ "3rd Wildflower Film Awards Korea – Nominees 2016". Asian Film Festivals. March 26, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
External links
edit- Albert Shin at IMDb