Connection explores the meaning of construction, transport and social infrastructure through bridges. Beginning with structures that overcome geographical barriers, the film turns toward the human desire to connect people and communities. It is a team work that won the Grand Prize at the 2022 Science and Technology Creator Competition.

2022 · Team documentary · Science and Technology Creator Competition Grand Prize · Approx. 5 min 54 sec

01 · Why a bridge?

The team considered urban regeneration, future transport systems and construction safety before selecting bridges as its central subject. A bridge brings many technologies together while connecting previously separated places. The project invites viewers to reconsider an infrastructure they cross in everyday life.

02 · A two-day production

The team comprised two students each from Chosun University and Chonnam National University, and one each from Mokpo National University and Dongshin University. Pre-production covered brainstorming and scriptwriting; production combined location filming and narration recording; post-production brought the material together through editing. The work was completed during a two-day, one-night programme.

03 · Explaining structure through scenery

Bridges crossing cities and water, cables, towers and curved arches appear throughout the film. Narration and subtitles accompany the footage to explain structural components and bridge types. Images of construction sites and workers then move the story toward structural safety and the challenges of building.

04 · Drawing a connection

Near the end, a hand colours a bridge on paper. Red and green towers, a yellow sun and blue water fill the image. The transition from filmed bridges to a hand-drawn scene accompanies a shift from physical connections to connections between people and communities.

05 · Becoming a bridge

The closing black screen asks whether, having crossed so many bridges, we might become a bridge ourselves. What began as an explanation of infrastructure ends with an invitation for viewers to take an active role in connecting others.

06 · Presentations and screenings

At the competition, the project’s intent was presented and the completed film was screened. The photographs show projected slides, a presenter holding a microphone, and attendees seated at tables facing the screen.

Competition · presenting the project’s intent

Competition · screening Connection

CSU-LINC presentation · 9 February 2023

At a separate CSU-LINC HYPER-SRT Station event, the production process and film were presented on stage. One photograph shows the presenter and a production diagram on screen; another shows the film’s closing question. The banner identifies the date as 9 February 2023 and the venue as Kimdaejung Convention Center.

9 February 2023 · presenting the production process

9 February 2023 · screening the closing question

Award

Grand Prize, 2022 Science and Technology Creator Competition. Organized by the Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation of Korea. Connection, a team documentary in the construction, transport and social infrastructure category.

Team: Geon Kim · Min-seok Kim · Yun-ji No · Chi-ho Ryu · Dae-hyeon Park · Woo-jeong Im.

Watch the video on YouTube