Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, leading entertainment company CJ ENM announced today its three-year partnership agreement with the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
This partnership aims to expand the presence of not only Korean but also outstanding Asian films in mainstream Hollywood, building on CJ ENM’s success in leading Korean cinema’s global advancement. For the next three years, CJ ENM will support the Academy Museum’s programs of various Asian creators to global audiences.
Located in Los Angeles, The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the largest museum in the world devoted to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking.
In support of the partnership, Amy Homma, Director and President of Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Jenny Galante, Chief Revenue Officer at Academy visited South Korea on March 17. This was the first official Academy Museum leadership trip visiting Seoul, Korea. During their visit, they explored CJ ENM’s cutting-edge facilities, such as the Virtual Production (VP) Stage at CJ ENM Studio Center in Paju and the four-sided SCREENX theater at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall. They also met with renowned Korean creators to discuss ways to strengthen collaboration with the Korean film industry.
As the partnership’s first initiative, CJ ENM has helped support Director Bong Joon Ho’s exhibition ‘Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho’ opening March 23. 2025 (LA time), as well as the accompanying film screening series. This is the first museum exhibition dedicated to the internationally acclaimed, Oscar-winning film director. Focusing on Bong’s creative process and cinematic inspirations, it will display over 100 original items including storyboards, research materials, film posters, concept art, creature designs, props, and on-set photographs. The exhibition space will also feature a creative workspace filled with various objects that inspired Bong’s films.
A CJ ENM representative stated, “Since 1995, we have worked tirelessly for 30 years to promote the value and status of Korean cinema. Through this partnership, we hope to contribute to the successful global establishment of Asian creators who possess both distinctive artistry and mass appeal.”
“We’re so thankful to Academy Museum Trustee Miky Lee and CJ ENM for their support of the Academy Museum and dedication to showcase Korean Cinema in our galleries and programming,” said Academy Museum Director and President Amy Homma. “’Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho will give our visitors insight and a deepened understanding of Bong’s creative processes, and we are excited to continue to share in-depth explorations of Korean stories in the future through this partnership.”
Miky Lee, Vice Chairwoman of CJ, has been a steadfast supporter of the Academy Museum since joining its Board of Trustees in 2019. She has championed greater diversity and inclusivity, helping to elevate voices of filmmakers from a wide range of backgrounds. She also served as Vice Chair of the Board, and she was honored with the Pillar Award at the 2022 Academy Museum Gala in recognition of her leadership and contributions.
Global in outlook and grounded in the unparalleled collections and expertise of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy Museum offers exceptional exhibitions and programs that illuminate the world of cinema.
