Events
Upcoming and past screenings, director talks, and exhibitions.
June 21–23, 2024
KAAN 2024 Annual Conference Hosts Side by Side in 2 Sessions for Adoptees and Adoptive Families

Founded in 1998, the KAAN mission is to improve the lives of Korean-born adoptees and all inter-country adoptees by connecting the community and providing opportunities for dialogue, education, and support. The 2024 conference is in Chicago.

"Stories We Tell Ourselves & Others" is for adoptees only. For many adoptees, our journey requires processing and talking about those parts of our stories that are hard to acknowledge even to ourselves, let alone to others. Glenn Morey, adoptee and creator of the Side by Side documentary film project, and Melinda McCulloch, adoptee and clinical therapist, will explore the fraught terrain of our most closely held and rarely revealed feelings—fear, shame, anger, alienation, and more—through the lenses of clinical work with adoptees and the raw and unfiltered adoptee stories of Side by Side.

"Stories Adoptees Rarely Tell" is for adoptive parents and families only. How much do you think you know about the adopted child or adult in your life, including their most challenging experiences and difficult feelings—aspects of their lives that are hard for them to acknowledge to themselves, let alone to others? Glenn Morey, adoptee and creator of the Side by Side documentary film project, and Melinda McCulloch, adoptee and clinical therapist will explore the feelings that are often unexpressed and unknown to parents, partners, and even best friends—fear, shame, anger, alienation— examining the raw and unfiltered adoptee stories of Side by Side, and the role of clinical therapy.

Register at: https://www.wearekaan.org/conference

April 26, 2024
Side by Side Screening & Roundtable Discussion at Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS) Annual Conference

"Teaching Side by Side: Engaging Korean Adoptee Experiences in Interdisciplinary Contexts," Seattle, WA, 10am PT, register here for the AAAS 2024 conference. AAAS is the primary research and teaching hub for Asian American Studies, an interdisciplinary field born out of the 1960s movements for racial justice, third world liberation, and student activism. Advancing the highest professional standards of research, teaching, and service in the field of Asian American Studies since 1979, AAAS is committed to sponsoring conferences, symposia, special projects, and publications. 

 Side by Side, produced and directed by filmmaker and Korean American adoptee, Glenn Morey, presents the stories of 100 former South Korean orphans and “social orphans,” adopted out to six Western countries. Originally released in 2018 as an immersive and searchable website featuring 100 full-length stories, as well as several short films. Side by Side has since been adapted as a New York Times Op Doc; featured on NPR’s “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered,” adapted as an art installation in Seoul, Incheon, and New York City; and presented as an audio book published by Audible.com. The 38-minute award-winning short film, Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World is available for licensing through New Day Films and streaming for registered Kanopy.com users. This roundtable panel focuses on uses of Side by Side in the classroom. Filmmaker Glenn Morey will present a short version of the film, and adoptee faculty teaching in multiple disciplines (Asian American Studies, Social Work, Communication, College Counseling and Student Development, Ethnic Studies and Adoption Studies) will discuss and give examples of how they have used or would use the project as a text for student learning. Conference registration at https://aaastudies.org/conference/2024-conference-seattle/.

March 5, 2024
Chinese Adoptee Alliance (CAA) hosts Side by Side Screening

CAA is hosting filmmaker Glenn Morey and adoptee therapist Laura X. Williams, MA, LMFT, LAC, for our second special event of the year: a two-hour documentary file screening, discussion, and Q&A. The themes include telling our stories, adoptee empowerment, healing, and mental health.Since this topic is relatable to many transracial and intercountry adoptees, we expect a large turnout, and we hope to see you there! Become a Virtual Member ($18) to receive free/discounted entry to future events as well as our community newsletter! RSVP at https://www.fccny.org/event-5616444 for the Zoom link. Email events@chineseadopteealliance.org. 

October 30, 2023
Virtual Candlelight Vigil — Adoptee Remembrance Day

Stories from Side by Side will be part of a Candlelight Vigil, hosted by Unraveling Adoption, in observation of this year's Adoptee Remembrance Day - Monday, October 30, 5-6pm PST. The Zoom event will feature music, poetry, short films, art, and stories to honor those adoptees who’ve we’ve lost to suicide or murder, or who were deported to their birth country. Reserve your free tickets.

October 25, 2023
“Exploring Global Connections Through Korean Adoptees & Teaching in China”

New Day Films series of online discussions, Reframe & Refresh," will feature Glenn Morey and his short documentary, "Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World," along with Charles Abelmann and his film, "English Hustle," the noted historian, Dr. Joseph Ho, Albion College. Join online tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 11:00pm PT/2:00pm ET for a discussion around cross-cultural connection through the lens of globally-based English as a Foreign Language teachers remotely working in China, and Korean-born, inter-country adoptees questioning their identity. Click here to listen to this recorded event.

June 29, 2023
Side by Side short films screen at 2023 NCFA conference, St. Louis—Adult inter-country adoptees can register to attend this screening for FREE, and without registering for the NCFA conference

Filmmaker, Glenn Morey, will screen a 16-minute short documentary version of the award-winning and widely distributed Side by Side project — 100 individual narratives of abandonment, relinquishment, orphanages, aging out, and 65+ years of inter-country adoption from South Korea, created over the last eight years — and will briefly speak to the project’s scope, intention, and methodology. He will be joined by Kim Warner-Hudy, LCSW, to discuss the impact of Side by Side on adoptees and adoptive families; its role in mental healthcare and social work; and its use in education, training, and scholarly research. They will also screen the short film, "Growing Up," focusing on a powerful collection of memories and experiences from adoptees. Q&A will follow. Screening is scheduled for 3:30pm CDT. Register at https://adoptioncouncil.org/ncfa-conference/

Adoptees can attend this screening at no charge, and without attending the NCFA conference!  Register at https://adoptioncouncil.org/ncfa-conference/#sidebyside

June 16, 2023
Side by Side short film screens at Korean Heritage Camp

Glenn Morey, co-creator of the Side by Side documentary film project, will screen 2 short films at the 2023 Korean Heritage Camp, held annually in Fraser, Colorado. "Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World" presents the stories of 9 Korean adoptees, and "Reunion" focuses on search and reunion experiences in, perhaps, in a moving and revealing collection of stories. For information: https://www.heritagecamps.org/korean-camp/ 

May 29, 2023
Side by Side screening and filmmaker talk on Unraveling Adoption podcast

In this episode, filmmaker and adoptee Glenn Morey delves into the realities of growing up in a homogeneously white environment and the damaging effects of negative media portrayals of Asian boys and men. If you are the adoptive or foster parent of an Asian child, do you want to help them develop a strong sense of identity and community? Glenn Morey talks about the Side by Side stories that point the way toward empowering Asian adoptees through fostering supportive networks and building a sense of belonging.

Listen to episode here.

May 28, 2023
APtitude: A Support Group for Adoptive Parents Facing Adoption's Challenges — This event was recorded and is available for FREE streaming.

May's APtitude Speaker Forum + film screening: 3:15-5:30pm PST; Side by Side film screening, with guest Glenn Morey. an interracial adoptee from Korea and adoption documentary filmmaker. Glenn will discuss the Side by Side project, and address important and prevalent themes that emerged from these 100 interviews. This event was recorded and is FREE, if you register with APtitude. Click here to register, then listen.

September 30–November 27, 2022
"Given Away" NYT Op Doc installed at Incheon Art Platform, South Korea

Our short documentary, “Given Away,” a New York Times Op Doc, is now being featured at the Incheon Art Platform exhibition: “Korean Diaspora Ricepaper Airplane,” commemorating the 120th anniversary of Korean immigration. This exhibit includes 17 Korean artists from 8 countries around the world.

The selection of "Given Away" for this Korean exhibit is an important inclusion of Korean adoptees in the history and art of the Korean Diaspora. Here in the US, Korean adoptees represent 10% of Korean-born immigrants.

Created by Glenn and Julie Morey, in partnership with The New York Times, this 17-minute documentary is comprised of excerpts from our larger Side by Side project, which captures 60+ years of inter-country adoption out of South Korea through the first-person accounts of 100 men and women, born between 1940 and 1995, separated from their families of origin as infants and children, and placed in orphanages to be adopted to countries around the world, or to age out and remain in South Korea. The “Side by Side” project was filmed in 7 countries, 6 languages, and 16 cities.

Presented in English, sub-titled in Korean, "Given Away" can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeIC1detnD8

Incheon Art Platform exhibit info at: https://bit.ly/3RGgc7D

June 16, 2022
Side by Side short film screens at annual NCFA conference, Indianapolis

Filmmaker, Glenn Morey, will screen a 16-minute short documentary version of the award-winning and widely distributed Side by Side project — 100 individual narratives of abandonment, relinquishment, orphanages, aging out, and 65+ years of inter-country adoption from South Korea, created over the last eight years — and will briefly speak to the project’s scope, intention, and methodology. He will be joined by Kim Warner-Hudy, LCSW, to discuss the impact of Side by Side on adoptees and adoptive families; its role in mental healthcare and social work; and its use in education, training, and scholarly research. Q&A will follow. Screening is scheduled for 11am CDT and is for conference attendees only. Register at https://adoptioncouncil.org/ncfa-conference/

September 21–November 30, 2021
Side by Side premieres 10 new short films, in partnership with I Am Adoptee.

This 10-week video series, “Reflections on the Adoptee Journey” will stream online at IAmAdoptee.org. The series features 10 thematic short films from the Side by Side project, along with commentary from I Am Adoptee and a distinguished lineup of 10 mental health clinicians, all of whom are inter-country adoptees from South Korea, India, and Columbia. Join them as they share their thoughts and reflections on these emergent markers in the roadmap of an adoptee’s life. View at: https://iamadoptee.org/reflections/

August 3, 2021
National Council for Adoption (NCFA) hosts panel of adoptees to discuss #StopAsianHate

As part of NCFA’s ongoing educational programs, this discussion about “Navigating Anti-Asian Racism” features Cam Lee (LPCC), Janine Osterink, Sarah Bernstein, and filmmaker, Glenn Morey. View at: https://adoption.mclms.net/en/package/6969/course/13239/view

April 8, 2021
Metropolitan State University Denver hosts Side by Side screening and filmmaker talk, with Glenn Morey

MSU Denver, Department of Social Work, College of Health and Applied Sciences screens the award-winning short documentary, “Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World,” and a discussion about inter-country and transracial adoption, with Glenn Morey. MSU Social Work students and faculty only.

April 6, 2021
Filmmaker, Glenn Morey, joins panel to discuss “The Big Secret: Racism Against Asian Americans”

Social Justice Film Festival podcast, “Justice in Motion” Episode 12, discusses #StopAsianHate, in the aftermath of the killings of three Asian women in Atlanta Georgia. The panel includes filmmakers, Vivian Hua, Glenn Morey, and Andy Chan discussing their vision for how film, particularly who is in front of and behind the camera, can bear witness and elevate voices for equity and justice. Listen here: https://socialjusticefilminstitute.org/podcast2/episode-11-what-is-a-social-justice-film-part-2-8fpps

March 30, 2021
K Adoptees on Clubhouse host filmmaker, Glenn Morey

Join the K Adoptees Room on @Clubhouse, as Glenn Morey discusses the Side by Side project, filmed in 7 countries, 16 cities, and 6 languages — 100 stories of abandonment, relinquishment, orphanages, aging out, and inter-country adoption from South Korea. 7pm EDT. For more information: @kadoptees on Instagram.

March 2, 2021
Filmmaker, Glenn Morey, joins panel to discuss “What is a Social Justice Film?”

Social Justice Film Festival podcast, “Justice in Motion” Episode 11, “What is a Social Justice Film” features a panel discussion that includes award-winning documentary filmmakers Giovanni Coda, Gilda Sheppard, and Glenn Morey. Listen here: https://socialjusticefilminstitute.org/podcast2/episode-11-what-is-a-social-justice-film-part-2

December 7, 2020
UMassAmherst hosts Side by Side screening and filmmaker Q&A

The Rudd Adoption Research Program, UMassAmherst, annual conference, will include a screening of two Side by Side short films. This year’s program, “Adopted Adults: Connections Across Generations,” features personal and professional insights shaping the future of adoption research, drawing heavily on the insights and work of adult adoptees themselves. Joining the panel will be Dr. Hollee McGinnis (moderator), inter-country adoptees and clinicians, Dr. Amanda Baden and Dr. Susan Branco. Conference attendees only.

November 4, 2020
The Janchi Show podcast hosts filmmaker, Glenn Morey

Glenn Morey shares his adoption story, then the Side by Side project and its multiple iterations. Listen here: https://janchishow.com/012-glenn-morey/

November 1–8, 2020
Adoptee Hub hosts online screening of the Side by Side short doc, and a discussion with Side by Side participants and Glenn Morey

Side by Side short doc streams online September 4-10, as part of Adoptee Hub's annual fundraising event, and an online event November 7, 4–8pm CST featuring a panel discussion with three Side by Side participants and filmmaker, Glenn Morey. Click here for event info. 

September 4-10, 2020
Yeondae in Portland hosts online screening of the Side by Side short doc, and a filmmaker talk with Glenn Morey

Side by Side short doc streams online September 4-10, organized by Yeondae, and an online filmmaker talk with Glenn Morey on Wednesday, Sept 9th at 7pm PT. Online admission is FREE. Event info and links: https://www.facebook.com/events/644526193135319/

July 18-20, 2020
Korea Society hosts an online screening of the Side by Side short doc, and a filmmaker talk with Glenn Morey

 Side by Side short doc streams online July 18-20, organized by Korea Society...and an online filmmaker talk with Glenn Morey on July 20, 6pm EDT. Online admission is FREE. Event info and links: https://koreasociety.org/arts-culture/item/1411-side-by-side-streaming-and-a-director-s-talk

June 21–26, 2020
Side by Side short doc ONLINE PREMIERE, with 2020 KAAN Connect (Online Event)

SIDE BY SIDE short doc streams online, 6/21–6/26! As part of the 2020 KAAN Connect, this is the online streaming PREMIERE of our short doc. Also, KAAN is hosting a filmmaker talk and Q&A on 6/23...and a KAD-only group discussion on 6/24, focused on what it means to tell our stories. This online screening and sessions are hosted by KAAN: the Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network. And they are all FREE!

Side by Side will stream at https://vimeo.com/268185895, June 21–26 only.

Event Info and Links: https://www.facebook.com/events/969337310204264/ 

 

June 26, 2020
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Side by Side short doc screening in Denver, at the 2020 KAAN Conference

Filmmaker, Glenn Morey, will screen his 38-minute short doc, Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World, during the opening program of the 2020 Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network (KAAN) conference, June 26-28, at the Doubletree Stapleton North. Information and registration at: https://www.wearekaan.org.   

June 23, 2020
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Side by Side short doc screening in College Park, MD, at the National Adoption Conference

Filmmaker, Glenn Morey, will screen his 38-minute short doc, Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World, on June 23, at the 2020 National Adoption Conference, organized by the National Council for Adoption (NCFA), June 23-25, at the University of Maryland, near Washington DC. Q&A with Glenn Morey will follow the screening. Information and registration at: https://www.ncfaconference.org

April 30, 2020
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Fort Lee, NJ, screening of Side by Side short doc, at the 2020 Sejong Annual Gala

Sejong Cultural Education's annual gala will feature a screening of his New York Times Op Doc, Given Away, as well as remarks by filmmaker, Glenn Morey. Information and tickets at: https://www.sejongusa.org  

April 17, 2020
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Side by Side presentation at the U Mass Amherst, for the 2020 Rudd Adoption Research Program Conference

Side by Side: The filming of 100 first-person narratives of adoption and aging out of Korean Orphanages

The producer and co-director of Side by Side, Glenn Morey, will present an overview of this documentary film-based project, including a rationale for the expanse of the project and its presentation in multiple iterations; description of the recruitment and preparation of interviewees; and details of the interviewing methods used in the filming of 100 stories in 7 countries, 6 languages, and 16 cities with adopted and aged out interviewees born 1945–1995 in South Korea. Glenn will also present excerpts from the full Side by Side interviews, and discuss the most consistently occurring themes in the interviews—alienation within family and community, identity formation and evolution, and coming to terms with the complexities and conflictive nature of adoption-related experiences.

The theme of the Rudd conference is "Future of Adoption: Adopted Adults—Connections Across Generations." Registration and info is at https://www.umass.edu/ruddchair/2020-rudd-adoption-conference

December 7, 2019
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN — LA screening at Korean Movie Night at the Santa Monica Pier, organized by the Hanbok Walk.

The Hanbok Walk is a benefit for K America's cultural programs. Join this all day event, which includes the MAZELEE's traditional Korean wedding, for Joe Lee and Alena Maze, food, festivities, and Movie Night...including a screening of Side by Side's short documentary, followed by Q&A! Click here for info and to register. 

November 9, 2019
Denver screening of Side by Side, at the Smiley Branch Library.

Screening and Q&A with Glenn Morey, at Smiley Branch Library, 4501 W. 46th Avenue, in Denver, from 2-4p, in the basement meeting room. Admission is free. Click here for info.

October 26, 2019
Lost Angeles screening and discussion of "Side by Side" short documentary, hosted by Concerned United Birthparents (CUB)

Screening and Q&A, at the annual retreat of Concerned United Birthparents, (CUB) Inc., the only national organization dedicated to supporting birthparents and providing support for all family members separated by adoption. CUB provides resources to help prevent unnecessary family separations, provides education about the life-long impact on all who are affected by adoption, and advocates for fair and ethical adoption laws, policies, and practices. Info at https://cubirthparents.org.

October 1, 2019
New York City, Screening and Discussion of "Side by Side" short documentary, hosted by Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)

Tickets are $15 and include film screening, wine and Museum admission. The short film “Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World” relates the first-person memories and experiences of nine adult inter-country adoptees born in South Korea as they recall their families of origin, their relinquishment to orphanages, and their adoptions and lives abroad. Filmed in New York City, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Paris, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Melbourne, this short documentary film is part of a large-scale, six year project encompassing 100 stories, seven countries, six languages, and 16 cities. Glenn Morey, producer and co-director, will introduce the film and take part in a Q&A afterward. Tickets and info, click here.

September 27, 2019
New York City, Adult Adoptee Event at the "Side by Side" 12-Screen Exhibition, hosted by Also-Known-As

This evening reception at Waterfall Gallery in Manhattan features the U.S. premiere of the Side by Side 12-channel digital video installation, fresh from its international premiere at the International Korean Adoptee Associations (IKAA) Gathering 2019 in Seoul. Friday, September 27, 6–9pm, Waterfall Gallery, New York City, 170 E. 80th St. (bet. Lexington and 3rd Ave). See AKA's Facebook event for more info. Click here for tickets.  

September 4, 2019
New York City, U.S. Premiere and Opening of "Side by Side" 12-Screen Exhibition

Kate Shin’s Waterfall Gallery presents the U.S. premiere of Side by Side, a 12-channel digital video installation, featuring 10 documentary short films and 100 portrait photographs, created by documentary filmmakers, Glenn Morey and Julie Morey. Each short film focuses on adult adoptee stories around themes like memories of Korea, growing up in adoptive families, self identity, visiting Korea as adults, birth family search, and adult perspectives on adoptions. The exhibition will run 9/4–10/6. Opening evening reception is invitation only. Viewing is by appointment. Info at http://www.waterfall-gallery.com

July 31, 2019
Seoul, South Korea, International Premiere and Opening of "Side by Side" 10-Screen Exhibition

As part of the International Korean Adoptee Associations (IKAA) 2019 Gathering in Seoul, Glenn and Julie Morey will internationally premiere their exhibition of "Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World." 10 short films will be presented on 10 screens simultaneously, each focusing on adult adoptee stories around themes like memories of Korea, growing up in adoptive families, self identity, visiting Korea as adults, birth family search, and adult perspectives on adoptions. The exhibition will run 7/31–8/3. Info at https://ikaa.org/gathering/

July 25, 2019
Seoul, South Korea, Screening and Discussion of "Side by Side" short documentary, hosted by KoRoot

Filmmaker, Glenn Morey, will screen and discuss his short documentary, Side by Side, featuring the stories of Korean adoptees, now living around the world. Filmed in NYC, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Chicago, Boston, and Seattle. There will be a panel discussion following the film. This screening is hosted by KoRoot and will take place at the Seoul NPO Center. Admission is KRW 10,000 won. Info at http://www.koroot.org/bbs/bbs_view.asp?num=1044&pos=1044&boardid=5

July 5, 2019
Lake Tahoe, CA, Screening and Discussion of "Side by Side" at Pact Family Camp West

Filmmaker, Glenn Morey, will screen and discuss his short documentary, Side by Side, featuring the stories of Korean adoptees, now living around the world. Filmed in NYC, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Chicago, Boston, and Seattle. Now in its 17th year, Pact Family Camp is a weeklong summer retreat where adopted children of color of all ages—and their families—share experiences and build community while learning from experts and each other. Info at https://www.pactadopt.org/adoptive/services/education/camp/Pact-Camp-west.html

June 15, 2019
Fraser, CO, Screening and Discussion of "Side by Side" at Korean Heritage Camp

Filmmakers Glenn Morey and Julie Morey will screen and discuss their short documentary, Side by Side, featuring the stories of nine Korean adoptees, now living around the world. Filmed in NYC, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Chicago, Boston, and Seattle. Camp runs from June 13-16. Info at https://www.heritagecamps.org/korean-camp/

June 11, 2019
Littleton, CO, Screening and Discussion of "Side by Side" at Bemis Library

Filmmakers Glenn Morey and Julie Morey will screen their award-winning short documentary film, Side by Side, a film about the human stories of those infants and children separated from their South Korean families of origin, over the last 60 years. The film contrasts the lives of the adopted and the aged-out, the nurtured and the abused, the blessed and the broken, the loved and the lost, and the almost unimaginable diversity of stories that lie in between. Q & A with the filmmakers follows the 38 minute film. 7pm–8:30pm, at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, CO. Admission is free. Event info at https://www.littletongov.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/23333/441?curm=6&cury=2019

March 18, 2019
Austin, TX, Screening and Discussion of "Side by Side"

At their monthly meeting in Austin, Adoption Knowledge Affiliates will view and discuss Side by Side, a short documentary film by Glenn Morey and Julie Morey. Peer discussion groups for birth families, adopted people, and adoptive/prospective adoptive parents following the education meeting. CEUs are available to adoption professionals - LPCs, LMFTs, and Social Workers. Certificates of attendance are also available at the check-in desk. Meetings are held at the Settlement Home, 1607 Colony Creek Dr, Bldg. B, Austin, TX, on the third Monday of each month, from 7pm–8pm. Event info at https://www.meetup.com/Adoption-Knowledge-Affiliates/events/256979931/ 

March 3, 2019
Spokane "Side by Side" film screening

Social Justice Film Festival brings the Best of their Fest to Spokane, March 1-3. Gold-winning Best Short Doc film, "Side by Side," will screen on Sunday, March 3, 6 pm, at the Magic Lantern Theater. Filmmaker Q&A to follow. This event is FREE. Full info at http://www.socialjusticefilmfestival.org/?tribe_events_cat=2018-2019-best-of-the-fest

February 25, 2019
Also Known As NYC hosts Adoptee Forum, featuring "Side by Side" film screening

Filmmaker, Glenn Morey, will screen the award-winning short documentary film, "Side by Side." A panel discussion follows, with Glenn and a sidebysideproject.com interviewee. The event will take place at the offices of Women Make Movies, 115 W. 29th Street, Suite 1200, NY, NY — Monday February 25, 2019, from 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM. Information and tickets at https://www.alsoknownas.org/events/2019/2/25/aka-adoptee-forum-side-x-side

February 23, 2019
Also Known As NYC hosts Adoptive Parent Series, featuring "Side by Side" film screening

Filmmaker, Glenn Morey, will screen two special short films, "Growing Up" and "Searching for Answers," featuring excerpts from sidebysideproject.com. A panel discussion with Glenn and two interviewees from from the films follow. The event will take place at the School of Visual Arts, MFA Social Documentary Film theater, at 136 W. 21st St., NY, NY — Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 1 PM – 3 PM. Information and tickets at https://www.alsoknownas.org/events/2019/2/23/aka-parenting-series-side-x-side.

February 9, 2019
"Side by Side" documentary short film screening, at Southeast Christian Church in Parker, CO

Join the Southeast Christian Church Adoption and Foster Care Support Group, as they host filmmakers, Glenn and Julie Morey, for a screening of their documentary short film, "Side by Side." Q&A session follows. 9650 Jordan Rd., Parker CO, 802145. Rm 251.

November 9, 2018
Official Selection, San Diego Asian Film Festival

The Side by Side Project will screen its 38-minute documentary short film in San Diego, CA, as an Official Selection of the San Diego Asian Film Festival, organized by the Pacific Arts Movement. Please join Glenn Morey and Julie Morey, who will be there as co-directors of the film, edited from the 21 hours of material on the sidebysideproject.com website. Screening will be part of a short documentary programming block of five films, all of them about the Asian diaspora, at the Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley, 7510 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, starting at 4pm. More info at https://sdaff.org/2018/programs/shorts-where-are-you-really-from/.

November 4, 2018
Official Selection, Arpa International Film Festival

The Side by Side Project will screen its 38-minute documentary short film in Hollywood, CA, as an Official Selection of the Arpa International Film Festival. Please join Glenn Morey and Julie Morey, who will be there as co-directors of the film, edited from the 21 hours of material on the sidebysideproject.com website. Screening will be at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, at 2:30pm, as part of a programming block of 4 short documentaries. More information at http://www.arpafilmfestival.com/documentary-side-by-side-at-2018-arpa-iff/

October 30, 2018
Adoptees in Search: Colorado's Triad Connection — Denver, CO

Filmmaker and Director, Glenn Morey, will talk about his recently released documentary film and online installation, Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World. He will show selected clips of this unconventional project, five years in the making, featuring 100 individual stories filmed in 7 countries, 6 languages, and 16 cities, and will discuss the production process, his impressions of these revealing and often deeply intimate accounts, as well as his experiences filming aged-out South Korean nationals. This meeting is organized by Adoptees in Search: Colorado's Triad Connection.  Meetings are monthly, open to the public, and held at Montview Presbyterian church, 1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO, downstairs in the Gallery Room.

October 22, 2018
Official Selection, Boston Asian American Film Festival

The Side by Side Project will screen its 38-minute documentary short film in Boston, MA, as an Official Selection of the Boston Asian American Film Festival. Please join Glenn Morey and Julie Morey, who will be there as co-directors of the film, edited from the 21 hours of material on the sidebysideproject.com website. Screening will be part of the short documentary programming block of four films, all of them about adoption out of South Korea, at the Pao Center for the Arts, 99 Albany St, Boston, starting at 7pm. (T: South Station, Chinatown, or Boylston). More info at http://www.baaff.org/home.html.

October 19-20
Alliance for the Study of Adoption and Culture (ASAC) — Oakland, CA

Filmmaker and Director, Glenn Morey, will participate in a panel discussion about his recently released documentary film and online installation, Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World. ASAC organizes and hosts this 7th biennial conference

October 12, 2018
Official Selection, Social Justice Film Festival, Seattle WA

The Side by Side Project will screen its 38-minute documentary short film in Seattle, WA, as an Official Selection of the Social Justice Film Festival. Please join Glenn Morey and Julie Morey, who will be there as co-directors of the film, edited from the 21 hours of material on the sidebysideproject.com website. Screening will be part of the short documentary programming block of five films, at the Ethnic Cultural Center Theater on the UW campus.  More info at http://www.socialjusticefilmfestival.org/?tribe_events=shorts-program-light-in-dark-places.

September 28-30
KAtCH 10th Anniversary & IKAA Annual Convention, hosted by KAtCH: Korean Adoptees of Chicago

Filmmaker and Director, Glenn Morey, will talk about his recently released documentary film and online installation, Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World. He will show selected clips of this unconventional project, five years in the making, featuring 100 individual stories filmed in 7 countries, 6 languages, and 16 cities, and will discuss the production process, his impressions of these revealing and often deeply intimate accounts, as well as his experiences filming aged-out South Korean nationals. This IKAA event is hosted by KAtCH, celebrating their 10th Anniversary. Screening on Saturday, September 29, 2:45pm. Registration information at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/katch-10th-anniversary-ikaa-annual-convention-tickets-44536512909

August 25, 2018
Official Selection, DEFY Film Festival - Nashville, TN

The Side by Side Project will screen its 38-minute documentary short film in Nashville, TN, as an Official Selection of the DEFY Film Festival. Please join Glenn Morey and Julie Morey, who will be there as co-directors of the film, edited from the 21 hours of material on the sidebysideproject.com website. This will be the first time this documentary short will be theatrically screened for the public. Screening will be followed by a brief Q&A session. Schedule, festival theater location, and ticket information can be found at https://www.defyfilmfestival.com/schedule/saturday3

June 30, 2018
Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network (KAAN) Annual Conference; Minneapolis, MN; kaanet.org

Filmmaker and Director, Glenn Morey, will talk about his recently released documentary film and online installation, Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World. He will show selected clips of this unconventional project, five years in the making, featuring 100 individual stories filmed in 7 countries, 6 languages, and 16 cities, and will discuss the production process, his impressions of these revealing and often deeply intimate accounts, as well as his experiences filming aged-out South Korean nationals.

May 18, 2018
Online Installation Opening for “Side by Side: Out of a South Korean Orphanage and Into the World”

Filmmakers, Glenn Morey and Julie Morey, have released their new documentary project, as an online installation at www.sidebysideproject.com, allowing for an immersive, international journey through the personal memories and experiences of abandonment, relinquishment, orphanages, aging out, and inter-country adoption from South Korea. Starkly minimalist and unconventionally comprised of 100 stories, filmed in 7 countries, 6 languages, and 16 cities, each story is its own film, presented very nearly in its entirety, as it was recorded in a single sitting.