 ▲ Young Man Kang, Director of Prayer International Series ©USAjournalist |
<December 21, 2024. London> — Filmmaker Young Man Kang’s Prayer International Series episode 16, Prayer Panama, has won two awards at the prestigious British Web Awards 2024 in the United Kingdom. The awards include Best Vertical Series and Best Cinematography.
The 5th Annual British Web Awards took place in London, with the award ceremony held on December 20, 2024.
 ▲ ‘Prayer International Series’ Ep16. Prayer Panama Wins Best Vertical Series and Best Cinematography at the British Web Awards 2024 in the United Kingd ©USAjournalist |
Director Young Man Kang expressed his excitement:
“It’s incredible to receive two awards. However, alongside the joy, there’s a deep sadness. Shortly after the release of Prayer Panama, we were devastated to learn that Panamanian influencer Anita Correa, who appeared as a featured actress and played a crucial role in supporting our production in Panama City, passed away in the hospital. Her unwavering support helped make this film shine, and my heartfelt prayers go out to her.”
Priscila Buiar, nominated for Best Actress, won the Best Actress Award at the 2024 Panama Series Festival on September 18 for her performance in Prayer Rio. This marks her third Best Actress award, and Prayer Panama is her second collaboration with Young Man Kang, following their first project, Prayer Rio, in December 2023. In December 2024, they collaborated again on Prayer Petrópolis, Episode 18 of the Prayer International Series, filmed in Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis.
 ▲ Prayer Panama Poster ©USAjournalist |
 ▲ Director Young Man Kang and Actress Priscila Buiar at the Panama Series Festival 2024. ©USAjournalist |
The production of Prayer Panama was a remarkable cross-cultural effort, with Young Man Kang traveling from Los Angeles and Priscila Buiar from Brazil, while the rest of the cast and crew were local to Panama City. The shoot faced challenges, including unpredictable weather, but the final scene, captured just before the rain, featured a stunning backdrop of clouds, cityscape, and ocean—earning the nomination for Best Cinematography. The team was also supported by local communities, with a church and law office serving as excellent filming locations.
The Prayer International Series is a global project that highlights the dreams and struggles of young individuals in cities around the world, each episode showcasing the local culture and unique stories of its setting. Episodes have been filmed in diverse locations such as Istanbul, Rome, Seoul, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. So far, the series features 18 episodes from cities like Vancouver, Toronto, Lima, Cusco, Frankfurt, Hawaii, Rio de Janeiro, San Salvador, Atlanta, Wetzlar, Panama, Marseille, and Petrópolis in Brazil, with more in production.
 ▲ Prayer International Series: Episode 18 Posters ©USAjournalist |
Produced by Hollywood Series Corp. and YMK Films, the Prayer International Series is known for its faith-based themes, innovative use of iPhone technology, and vertical cinema format. All episodes are available on YouTube, and the team is actively seeking brand sponsors to support future episodes in various cities worldwide.
Young Man Kang’s Prayer International Series continues to captivate audiences with its heartfelt storytelling and visually stunning locations.
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Young Man Kang, director of Hollywood Series Corp.
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