45th Grand Bell Awards explained

Number:45
Award:Grand Bell Awards
Date:June 27, 2008
Site:COEX Convention Hall, Seoul
Host:Kim Ah-joong
Choi Ki-hwan
Last:44th
Next:46th

The Grand Bell Awards, 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

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

(Winners denoted in bold)

  • Yoo Dong-hun (Screenwriter)

Notes and References

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