Department of Film & Media Arts' Assistant Professor Gretchen Jude is making international waves with “XiXi," a film she composed the soundtrack for. Awards include: Emerging International Filmmaker Award (Hot Docs Festival 2024), Best Editing Award (plus Nominee for Best Documentary): Taipei Film Festival 2024, Best Film “Taiwan Film Award” (Taoyuan Film Festival 2024 in Taiwan), Best Director Award (Taoyuan Film Festival 2024). “XiXi" is screening at Busan, South Korea on the opening weekend as part of the Wide Angle Documentary Showcase.
“Free Chol Soo Lee,” a 2022 documentary for which Jude composed the music score, wins an Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Historical Documentary.” The film was also nominated for “Best Documentary,” “Best Historical Documentary,” “Outstanding Promotional Announcement.” “Free Chol Soo Lee” is available for free screening on PBS.