Kim’s Video

Kim's Video

25th TiDF: International Premiere
For two decades, New York City cinephiles had access to a treasure trove of rare and esoteric films through Kim's Video. Originally run by the enigmatic Yongman Kim out of his dry-cleaning business, his franchise eventually amassed 55,000 rental titles. In 2008, facing a changing industry, Mr. Kim offered to give away his collection provided that it stay intact and be available to Kim's Video members. In a bid to revitalize tourism, the small Italian village of Salemi, Sicily became home to the archive. But after the initial publicity faded, so too did any sign of the collection. Enter filmmaker David Redmon, who credits Kim's Video for his film education. With the ghosts of cinema past leading his way, Redmon embarks on a seemingly quixotic quest to track down what happened to the legendary collection and to free it from purgatory.
Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Ashley Sabin, David Redmon
Cinematography: David Redmon
Editing: David Redmon, Ashley Sabin, Mark Becker
Sound: Agnes Reichardt (design), Marseille Mix a Lot (design)
Music: Enrico Tilotta, Eric Taxier, Jean-Marc Montera, Jean Francois Pauvros, Matthew Dougherty, Remy aka The Butcher
Production: Carnivalesque Films
Producers: Ashley Sabin, David Redmon, Deborah Smith, Dale Smith Francesco Galavotti, Rebecca Tabasky
Executive producer: Bernie Kay, Mandy Chang, Shirley Bowers, Harry Gamsu, Angela Neillis, Jens Richter
Format: DCP
Color: Color
Production Country: USA, France, United Kingdom
Production Year: 2023
Duration: 88'
Contact: Carnivalesque Films

Ashley Sabin

Filmography

2005 Mardi Gras : Made in China (co-direction)
2007 Kamp Katrina (co-direction)
2009 Invisible Girlfriend (co-direction)
2011 Girl Model (co-direction)
2012 Downeast (co-direction)
2013 Kindgom of Animal (co-direction)
2013 Night Labor (co-direction)
2013 Choreography (co-direction)
2015 Herd (co-direction)
2017 Sanctuary (co-direction)
2017 Do Monkeys Act? (co-direction)
2023 Kim’s Video (co-direction)

David Redmon

Filmography

2005 Mardi Gras: Made in China (co-direction)
2007 Kamp Katrina (co-direction)
2009 Invisible Girlfriend (co-direction)
2011 Girl Model (co-direction)
2012 Downeast (co-direction)
2013 Kindgom of Animal (co-direction)
2013 Night Labor (co-direction)
2013 Choreography (co-direction)
2015 Herd (co-direction)
2017 Sanctuary (co-direction)
2017 Do Monkeys Act? (co-direction)
2023 Kim’s Video (co-direction)