45th Grand Bell Awards

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45th Grand Bell Awards
DateJune 27, 2008
SiteCOEX Convention Hall, Seoul
Hosted byKim Ah-joong
Choi Ki-hwan

The Grand Bell Awards (Korean대종상 영화제; RRDaejongsang Yeonghwajae), also known as Daejong Film Awards, are determined and presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea.[1][2] The Grand Bell Awards were first presented in 1962 and have gained prestige as the Korean equivalent of the American Academy Awards.[3]

45th ceremony[edit]

The 45th Grand Bell Awards ceremony was held at the COEX Convention Hall in Seoul on June 27, 2008 and hosted by Kim Ah-joong and announcer Choi Ki-hwan.[4][5][6][7]

Nominations and winners[edit]

(Winners denoted in bold)

Best Film Best Director
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
Best New Actor Best New Actress
Best New Director Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography Best Editing
Best Art Direction Best Lighting
Best Costume Design Best Music
Best Visual Effects Best Sound Effects
Best Planning Popularity Award
Overseas Popularity Award Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Yoo Dong-hun (Screenwriter)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Korean Film Awards, 1962-present". Koreanfilm.org. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
  2. ^ Baek, Byung-yeul (16 November 2014). "Roaring Currents, Attorney vie for Daejong Film Awards". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-11-21.
  3. ^ "Gwanghae sweeps Korean Oscars". The Korea Times. 31 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  4. ^ Noh, Jean (29 June 2008). "Chaser sprints off with top awards at Korea's Grand Bells". Screen International. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  5. ^ Lee, Hyo-won (29 June 2008). "Daejong Film Fest Showcases Trends". The Korea Times. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  6. ^ D'Sa, Nigel (1 July 2008). "The Chaser Top Winner at Grand Bell Awards". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  7. ^ "Briefly: Grand Bell movie awards on June 27". The Korea Herald via Hancinema. 7 May 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2015.

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