The Chimp Born of a Jaguar

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🎬 Background of the Project

A playwriting graduate and a KBS news writer crafted an outstanding script based on contemporary social issues related to birth and childbirth. Originally written as a stage play, its powerful theme deeply resonated with the director. He worked extensively to adapt and refine it into an impactful screenplay. After four months of discussions and revisions, the final script emerged as highly polished and delicate content.

The project quickly gained the attention of industry professionals. As a result, a Netflix and broadcast filming crew member showed interest in the project. A YouTube drama cinematographer with over one million views also became interested. Additionally, numerous staff members and actors were drawn to its narrative, which speaks to something deeply human.

Thus, this led to the decision to bring The Chimp Born of a Jaguar to life as a film. The film addresses societal issues regarding childbirth and offers a unique perspective on the birth itself. The film invites audiences ranging from teenagers to those in their fifties. With your support, this film will spark conversations about birth and womanhood.

💡 Creative Intent

What does it mean to be born? The Chimp Born of a Jaguar is a film that explores this question through the raw, unfiltered conversations of three women in a postpartum care center.

The film unfolds in a postpartum care center, with the newborn viewing room as a symbolic focal point. On one side of the glass, newborns sleep peacefully, completely unaware of the world that awaits them. On the other side, three women engage in candid conversations about childbirth and what it means to be a life in the world.
We designed this symbolic space to immerse the audience in multiple perspectives. At times, viewers will feel as though they are newborns, and at others,  they will experience the perspective of an adult contemplating childbirth. Through these shifting perspectives, we explore the meaning of being born.
 
Rather than adopting a purely pessimistic stance, we hold onto hope, embracing the message: “Now that I’m born, the world isn’t so bad after all.”

Yes, life is complex, but now that we are here, perhaps the world isn’t so bad after all. Ultimately, we hope this film encourages audiences to reflect on the meaning of life and appreciate what is often taken for granted.

📜 Film Information

Genre: Semi-documentary, Slice of Life

Runtime: 15 minutes

Synopsis: Three women, Mijeong, Yeolmae, and Iseon, navigate their lives in Korean society. Mijeong has recently given birth to a baby named "Kkangchong," at a postpartum care center. Her friends Yeolmae and Iseon visit her. They arrive earlier than expected, so they gaze at the newborns behind a large glass wall. As they watch, they share their personal experiences with birth and childbirth. Through their conversations, the three women reflect on the significance of birth and childbirth in modern Korean society. They explore the ever-changing meaning of being born in today’s world.

👥 About the Team

JS Film is an independent filmmaking team established by Seong Min-geon. He has a background in acting from his university studies. He stepped into film production and founded the team to bring creative projects to life.

As both an actor and producer, he has consistently worked on impactful films, earning prestigious scholarships for two consecutive years and gaining widespread recognition.

Kim Ye-hoon is a director. He creates films, commercials, promotional videos and fashion films. He is currently working towards his debut as a feature-length commercial film director. He is the most drawn to fictional storytelling. He excels in team collaboration and fostering synergy to craft compelling visual narratives. 

With a talented and diverse team of JS Film, we are confident in creating a truly unique and visionary film. JS Film consists of talented team members with an extensive filmography:

🏆  Filmography and Awards

1) Filmography:
Outsider, I Am God, Isolation
Mask, Half Moon, Reunion, One Day, Incense, Seed, Drama
Netflix “Bulk,” MBC Drama “Motel California,” and more.

2) Awards:
- Busan International Film Festival – Special Short Film Invitation Award
- K-Web Drama Awards – Encouragement Award
- Gyuam Film Festival – Best Short Film
- Beijing Film Academy Graduation Film – Special Invitation

🎭 Cast

📍Shooting Location

Our film takes place in a postpartum care center. It is a space deeply symbolic of birth and new beginnings. The primary shooting location is a newborn viewing room, where the three main characters reflect on childbirth and its meaning. 

Below is an image of our filming site:

🕒 Production Timeline

• Pre-production: November 2024 – Early January 2025
• Production: Late January 2025
• Post-production: February 2025
• Reward Distribution: March 2025
• Streaming Release: March 2025

💰 Budget Plan

🎁 Rewards

⚠️ Potential Challenges and Solutions

• Filming with a newborn may cause delays.

• Filming in a newborn care facility is challenging, requiring a custom-built set.

However, we have thoroughly planned and prepared to handle these challenges. If delays occur, we will inform backers accordingly.

💫 Join Us in Bringing This Film to Life!

The Chimp Born of a Jaguar is a deeply human story about birth, motherhood, and the unseen struggles that shape humans. By supporting The Chimp Born of a Jaguar, you become a part of something meaningful.

Your contribution, big or small, helps bring this story to the world. 

Let’s make this film together.