Steve Choe

Steve Choe is an Associate Professor of Critical Studies in the School of Cinema at San Francisco State University (SFSU), where he also serves as M.A. Coordinator. His research focuses on film and media theory with particular emphasis on Korean cinema, K-Drama aesthetics, and Weimar-era cinema. He holds a terminal degree in cinema studies and has published extensively on topics ranging from global film aesthetics to cultural memory.

His academic work bridges historical film analysis (e.g., Weimar Cinema) with contemporary media studies (e.g., streaming platforms' impact on K-Drama). Recent publications explore K-Drama's transnational appeal, ethical dimensions in South Korean cinema, and the intersection of technology and cultural representation. He maintains active engagement with film festival politics and directorial auteurism through writings on figures like Park Chan-wook and William Friedkin.

Choe's research methodologies combine close textual analysis with interdisciplinary frameworks from philosophy, cultural studies, and media theory. His office is located in Fine Arts Building, Room 427, where he advises graduate students pursuing advanced studies in cinema and media theory.