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Korea Herald
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Two Korean titles join Toronto film fest lineup
Yeon Sang-ho's 'The Ugly,' Lee Hwan's 'Project Y,' starring Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo, bring total number of Korean films at Toronto to three South Korean films "The Ugly" and "Project Y" have been selected for the Special Presentations section at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, distributor Plus M Entertainment said Tuesday. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho ("Train to Busan," "Hellbound"), "The Ugly" is adapted from Yeon's 2018 graphic novel of the same name. The mystery thriller follows a blind seal engraving artisan and his son as they investigate the disappearance of their wife and mother. Kwon Hae-hyo plays the blind craftsman, while Park Jung-min takes on dual roles as both the younger version of the father and the son. The film is set to make its world premiere in Toronto ahead of its theatrical release in Korea, set for September. "Project Y," directed by Lee Hwan ("Young Adult Matters," "Park Hwa-young"), will also debut at the festival. The film centers on two women ― played by Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo ― who plot a heist in a bid to escape their circumstances. A domestic release is planned following the premiere, though a specific date has yet to be announced. These selections bring the total number of Korean films at this year's festival to three. Netflix's "Good News," directed by Byun Sung-hyun ("Kingmaker," "Kill Boksoon"), was earlier announced as part of the Special Presentations lineup. Set in the 1970s, the film follows a covert mission to land a hijacked airplane and stars Sul Kyung-gu, Hong Kyung and Ryoo Seung-bum. TIFF's Special Presentations section showcases anticipated titles that blend artistic vision with broad commercial appeal. Previous Korean entries included "Decision to Leave," "The Handmaiden" and "The Age of Shadows." Running Sept. 4-14, this year's festival will open with Colin Hanks' documentary "John Candy: I Like Me" and close with Canadian director Anne Emond's "Peak Everything." Other world premieres include works from Aziz Ansari, Guillermo del Toro, Rian Johnson and Scarlett Johansson, who is making her directorial debut with "Eleanor the Great."
Forbes
24-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Less Is More: Successful Communication At The Executive Level
Jennine Heller is a no-nonsense executive coach for leaders in tech | J Heller Coaching. getty "Begin with the end in mind." —Stephen Covey For professionals in specialized fields, mastery of the finer details is often key to success and career advancement. But as you step into senior leadership, diving into the nitty-gritty can actually weaken your communication. At the executive level, it's all about big-picture thinking and brevity—especially when engaging with senior colleagues or upper management. The higher up your audience, the less patience they'll have for getting bogged down in details. Let's start with an example. Suppose you need to get your manager on board with your upcoming project staffing plan. Here are two ways to open the conversation: Example 1: "I'm thinking of moving some people from Project Y to Project X. It won't affect Project Y much because they're almost finished and it's a lower priority anyway. But Project X has several facets to consider, and we'll need engineering expertise as well as some design resources. Two of my senior engineers might be available, but I'm thinking of talking to other groups to see if they have people I could use. Here's what I've got so far ..." Example 2: "As you know, we need to allocate additional resources toward Project X. And since this is such a key part of the ABC Initiative, there are a few important tradeoffs to consider. I'd like to present my staffing plan for Project X and get your feedback on it. Here's what I'm proposing ..." If you were the audience, which would you prefer? In the first example, the listener gets no clear idea of what the focus of the communication is. They must sort through the details in real time to extract the salient points—with the result that they may miss key items, lose interest or become impatient trying to figure out where the conversation is headed. In the second example, however, the speaker states the purpose of the conversation and the receiver's role in it up front, allowing immediate focus from that perspective. The message is tailored from a strategic, higher level and dives down only to the level of detail necessary to convey the relevant information. If I were the audience, I would greatly prefer this style. We can break down this more effective, executive-level approach into five key steps: 1. Know your audience. Think about the listener's role, what they already know and what they need to get from the conversation. For instance, your manager will understand which projects are in progress and their priorities. They need to know the trade-offs you're considering, not the specifics of how each project is progressing or what every team member is doing. 2. Establish the topic. Always start by letting the listener know what the discussion is about and provide any relevant background. When possible, tie the context to business objectives. • 'As you know, we need to allocate additional resources toward Project X. And since this is such a key part of the ABC Initiative, there are a few important tradeoffs to consider.' 3. Clarify the goal. Let the listener know what the objective of this interaction is. • 'I'd like to present my staffing plan for Project X and get your feedback on it. Here's what I'm proposing." 4. Start high-level, and share key points. Present the main points, moving from high-level information downward. Avoid digressions and extraneous detail, and stop once you've covered the essentials. You can always offer to provide additional material if they need it. 5. Summarize. End with your ask or the bottom-line summary of what you are communicating. Whether you're getting feedback on a plan, making a presentation, communicating status or answering a question, the goal is to set the stage with relevant, high-level context, followed by just enough detail to achieve the purpose of the communication. As you adapt to executive-level communication, you'll find that even a few moments of preparation—thinking about your audience and crafting a concise, clear message—will yield shorter but more effective interactions. And delivering the right level of information shows your seniority more than covering every detail to prove that you know your stuff. Your direct reports, colleagues and leadership will appreciate knowing exactly what your message is, why it matters and how they can contribute. Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Do I qualify?
