This post was written by Michelle Gallina and originally appeared on the Adobe blog on February 4, 2025. Thousands of years before we learned to read and write, our ancestors used sounds, gestures, and drawings to educate and entertain each other. The way we communicate has come a long way since then, but people’s love for stories is as strong as ever, especially when they touch us on a personal level. Just ask Kevin Jin Kwan Kim. The Korean-Canadian director’s one-minute film, What Did They Say?, tells the story of a young Korean girl who grows up having to translate for her mother after the pair immigrated to North America. Created with the help of Adobe Creative Cloud apps, What Did They Say? takes viewers on a journey through the highs and lows of being responsible for a parent’s vitality and well-being as they grow older. The girl in the film is the same age Kim was when he and his mother moved to Canada, forcing Kim to step in as her translator, which makes the story both poignant and personal for him. What Did They Say? also struck an emotional chord with the judges of the first Adobe MAX Creativity Awards, which recognize excellence, innovation, and leadership across Adobe’s creative community. Kim received the 2024 Adobe MAX Creativity Award for Storytelling, the latest in a growing list of accolades the young director has received for his work. “As a child, translating is fun. You get to play adult...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 13 February, 2025