MIKE BEECH

Poidong Village | Short Documentary

A short documentary looking at the small collection of makeshift houses and shacks in Seoul, South Korea known as Poidong. The neighbourhood is next to one of the most affluent and well-known districts in the city, Gangnam, and Poidong residents having been battling the government in recent years to avoid being evicted from the now highly valuable land, which the government wishes to redevelop. The area is home to a largely elderly population, many of whom were orphaned during the Korean War or grew up as marginalised and disadvantaged children.

This documentary focuses on one of the community leaders of Poidong Village, Mrs. Song, as she tells her story in her own words.

Film by Mike Beech

Produced by Minsun Kim

Translation by Ami Song

Music by A. Taylor

Special thanks to the members of the Poidong community.

UNESCO Global Teacher Awards 2020 | Nominee: Mr. Yun

I was deeply honoured when UNESCO's Global Teacher Awards asked me to create a film about inspirational South Korean teacher Yun Jeong-hyun who was named as a top ten finalist for the Global Teacher Prize 2020. Film by Mike Beech.

Lululemon | Korea ‘Sweat Life’ Commercial

A promotional film featuring Korean actor/model Eonjeong Lee for the Lululemon #sweatlife campaign. One of several commercials shot in Seoul by Director and Director of Photography Mike Beech for Lululemon.

One of five films on which Mike Beech worked as co-director and co-cinematographer alongside Mark Waters. The five films were shown throughout the region as part of PUMA’s ‘Forever Faster’ campaign.

Bastong | Fashion Film

A promo shot for Bastong's new line of high-quality handcrafted ties tracking the process from conception through to the final product. Check out their site here: http://www.bastong.co.kr

Revival | Brand Commercial | Turkey

Revival Rugs works hand-in-hand with master craftsmen to source one-of-a-kind vintage rugs. We traveled to remote regions of Turkey to capture the process of transformation that these rugs undergo. The beauty of the local people and culture is reflected in the stunning craftsmanship that goes into creating and restoring these unique works of art.

https://www.revivalrugs.com/

Mike Beech | 2015 Showreel

A collection of Mike Beech's work as a director and cinematographer up to and including 2015. The content is a mix of his broadcast television work in the Middle East and documentary work in Asia.

Auragin Supplements | Commercial Film

Auragin is a premium-quality, natural Korean red ginseng supplement. This film was shot in a remote part of the Korean countryside responsible for cultivating the best ginseng in the world. Film by Mike Beech

Magpie Brewery | Event Film

The Godori Dinner series is a collaborative dining event that features five Magpie beers paired with 5 dishes created by the hosting restaurant. The team works together to decide the theme and select which beers would pair best with their flavours and cuisine. Occasionally the existing beers don’t work and a new beer (or two) is created specifically for the event. The concept was created as a way to elevate the perception of beer, and give our creative teams a way to have some fun and produce food and drink a little outside of the ordinary.

Founded in 2014, The Beastro is a new American restaurant located in Hongdae, owned and operated by siblings Catherine Chung and Matthew J Chung. The restaurant is designed to feel like a comfortable, modern American home, which is reflected in the friendly and smart service. The driving philosophy behind the service is that dining out should be fun and comfortable without being dumbed down. The menu focuses on casual and approachable North American cuisine prepared with attention to detail and modern technique. It evolves along with the seasons, resulting in a menu that is a blend of perennial favorites and seasonal specialties. The bar program takes a culinary approach to building drinks, catering to both casual and serious drinkers with original signature cocktails, classic cocktails, craft beers, and a carefully curated wine list.

Film by Mike Beech

Salt & Butter Restaurant | Online Promo

A short video about a Seoul-based burger restaurant that smokes it's own bacon to create the highest quality burgers. All shot within one beautiful winter day. Film by Mike Beech