Director's Works
Daehoon Peter Chung is a South Korean filmmaker studying at NYU Tisch. He has written and produced a $1.5M stage musical for the Republic of Korea Army. As a director, his short film "Daedalus" won “Best Student Film” at The Big Apple Film Festival, and his music video "Under The Crosswalk Lights" won “Best Music Video” at the NY Shorts International Film Festival. Peter has also worked as a production coordinator for Loewe and Nike commercials and in the props department of the Amazon Prime TV series "Butterfly."
When I was young and would visit my older cousins, everything in their room fascinated me, especially their clothes. I remember trying it on and having my little fashion show in the room. I instantly felt like a grown-up, and an immediate confidence overtook me. I think that's what fashion is: bringing the extraordinary to the ordinary. As I started working on the concept for Arkyve, I immediately knew I wanted to replicate that magical feeling for the viewers. As a reference, I looked into old '80s and '90s films, such as "Home Alone," "Big," and "Toy Story." I am so grateful to have had such an amazing and talented cast and crew to bring my vision to life. I especially thank my producers, Jose and Jake, for supporting me from the beginning.