CHIMERA

A presence curls up behind a thin veil on stage. From below, the serpent’s head—'Chimera,' a camera—slithers its way up. The red recording light in Chimera’s lens flickers on, awakening the presence. The presence opens its eyes and tears through the veil. Movements take shape as if its joints are forming for the first time. It becomes aware of its own body, then of its surroundings. Gazing into Chimera’s lens, it sees its own reflection. At last, Chimera approaches. It transforms into a humanoid figure with serpent-like textured skin, coiling around the presence. Entranced by the serpent’s alluring exterior, the presence draws closer—only to find itself constricted, controlled. Struggling against suffocation, it finally breaks free. Left alone, the presence notices Chimera watching from afar—seated in the empty audience. The dancer steps off the stage, approaching the audience, accepting the unfamiliar presence they once rejected. Their bodies merge, layer upon layer. Having finished the dance, the presence swallows Chimera whole, internalizing it. It begins to step out beyond the screen.

Minsu Kim is a Seoul-based filmmaker and the founder of KKUM, a creative studio exploring the intersection of dance, movement, and cinema. His work blurs the line between commercial and artistic storytelling, seamlessly weaving emotion, rhythm, and visual composition into immersive experiences. Starting in commercial filmmaking, Minsu has directed campaigns for brands like KB Card, Hyundai, and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), as well as music videos for artists such as Roy Kim, CHEN, and Stella Jang. However, his deep fascination with movement as a cinematic language led him into the world of screendance—a medium where choreography and film merge to create something visceral and transcendent. His works have been recognized at international film festivals, including: 🏆 ""CHIMERA"" – Official Selection, 2025 Seoul Dance Film Festival 🏆 ""I, Dear"" – Official Selection, 2025 Busan International Short Film Festival 🎥 ""First Move"" – Best Screendance, Indie Short Fest (LA) Through KKUM, Minsu continues to push the boundaries of movement-based storytelling, embracing both the raw energy of dance and the poetic stillness of cinema. His vision is simple yet profound: to capture movement as memory, emotion, and timeless art. If you love dance, film, and creative storytelling, let’s connect and create something extraordinary. 🎬✨