The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) Organizing Committee has unveiled the official poster for the 29th Busan International Film Festival, which opens in October, along with the poster for the 19th Asian Contents & Film Market. Choi Soon-dae, BIFF’s art director, designed this year’s poster, featuring waves rising powerfully from the sea. These waves … Read more
Starting August 17, Gyeonggi Province will hold a variety of cultural events at Gyeonggi Peace Plaza, including an outdoor library, lawn movie festival, cultural performances, and a resident market. Weekend Lawn Movie Festival The “2024 Gyeonggi Peace Plaza Lawn Movie Festival” will run from August 17 to September 8 on weekends. The festival opens … Read more
The Samcheok Hae-rang Film Festival, set for August 30-31 at Samcheok Beach, has attracted 256 film submissions, generating strong local anticipation. As the festival’s first edition, it aims to spotlight young filmmakers’ talent and boost local tourism and the economy. From the 256 entries, 12 finalists will be selected for screening, with audiences having … Read more
The Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF), Korea’s only music-focused film festival, will take place from September 5 to 10 in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the festival will showcase 96 films from 16 countries. The festival will open with “ABBA: The Legend” (2024), directed by James Logan, which tells the story … Read more
The 5th Suryeohan Hapcheon Film Festival (BHIFF2024) will run from October 2 to 6 at Hapcheon Image Theme Park. This year’s festival, themed “A Place of Harmony,” will spotlight independent and artistic films, bringing together filmmakers and audiences. The festival’s official poster, with the slogan “A Festival in Harmony with You,” emphasizes community and … Read more
Jinju City will host summer events this August, including festivals, night markets, and outdoor movie screenings to help residents and visitors escape the heat. The 2024 Jinju M2 Festival on August 9-10 will feature performances, food zones, and a DJ EDM party along the Namgang riverside. The “Olbbam Saturday Night Market” reopened on August … Read more
The Arts Council Korea (ARKO) will host the 6th Easternmost Film Festival from September 9 to 11 near Hyunpo Port in Ulleung County, Gyeongbuk. The festival, which showcases Ulleung Island’s unique culture, aims to revitalize areas at risk of depopulation. This year’s theme, “Ulleung, Island, Nature,” features 12 selected films from 207 submissions. The … Read more
The Yecheon International Smartphone Film Festival, happening this October in Gyeongbuk’s Yecheon County, has already set a new record with 1,012 submissions from 52 countries. As South Korea’s only international smartphone film festival, it offers a total prize pool of 50 million KRW and features both film and short-form video categories. This year, the … Read more
Goyang City will host the 10th Annual Mat Festival Movie Night on August 30 and 31 at Goyang Oulim Nuri Plaza, starting at 6 p.m. each evening. This event offers residents the chance to relax and enjoy movies outdoors by laying down their mats and soaking in the late summer atmosphere. Two beloved animated … Read more
Gyeonggi-do announced on the 7th that it will rename the “Gyeonggi International AI Media Festival,” scheduled for October, to the “Korea AI International Film Festival” to strengthen its global presence. The expanded festival will focus on innovative storytelling rather than just generative AI videos. The competition will feature four categories: Narrative, Documentary, Art & … Read more