CICADA

Enduring seven years of darkness, a cicada emerges into the world driven by the memory of a woman’s voice. With only days to live, it waits desperately under the scorching sun to see her one last time. On the very edge of death, the woman returns, turning the cicada's fleeting existence into a moment of eternal gratitude.

  • Do Dojong Kim
    Director
  • Do Jong Kim
    Writer
  • Do Jong Kim
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 24, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    South Korea
  • Country of Filming:
    South Korea
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Do Dojong Kim

Currently operating DreamFactory, a generative AI film and advertising production company.
As an IT planner and author of the novel The Secret of Bitcoin, which exposed various scam cases during Korea's cryptocurrency craze. As a planning expert, he serves as CSO of Work Doni Co., Ltd., Planning Director of the Korea-Laos Cultural Heritage Exchange Association, and is a full member of the Korean Mystery Writers Association, and is an alumnus of FOBL (POSTECH Digital Assets and Blockchain Expert Program) 4th cohort. As the founder of Donicat PFP, he created 'Donicat,' the charity cat featured in the popular 2023 KBS drama Secret Woman.
Recognizing the vision and prospects for generative AI films in 2025, he is currently operating DreamFactory with Dr. Jang Min, a POSTECH AI Ph.D., and Park Jun-seok, CEO and Head of Development at Hancom, focusing on generative AI film production and programs.
Published Works:
Novel Girl S trilogy (3 volumes): Published 2025, ebookpub
Become a Generative AI Expert in One Week: January 2024, Publisher: Maeil Business Newspaper
Novel High Society: Published 1997
Novel The Secret of Bitcoin: Published 2017

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Director Statement

Seven years of darkness followed by a mere ten days of life—is this fleeting existence a tragedy or a blessing, especially if driven by the longing for a single voice?
In CICADA, I leveraged Generative AI to visualize the world through the unique perspective of a tiny creature, capturing textures of light, sound, and affection that often go unnoticed by human eyes. My goal was to contrast the solitude of the underground with the blinding brilliance of the world above. Through the cicada's brief but brilliant flight, I hope to remind the audience of the profound beauty found in our fleeting connections and the preciousness of every moment we are given.