'97% of Seat Occupancy' Takes 3 Grand Prizes at Mise-en-Scene Short Film Festival…Netflix Reveals the Winners

'97% Seat Occupancy', Opening the Prelude to a Renaissance of Short Films

Korea’s film world’s keenest perspective, 'the 22nd Mise-en-Scene Short Film Festival', has wrapped up with the astonishing record of 97% seat occupancy. Among 1,667 fierce contenders, the brightest star was none other than 'Suni Heo-mo (Aunt Suni)'. Directed by Wi Eunkyung and Son Kwangmin, the film swept the Best Film Award, Best Actor Award, and Audience Award—achieving a rare, one-of-a-kind feat of a triple crown.

'Oh Jo-jun', 'Vietnamese Bodhisattva (Wolnam Bosal)', 'Noise Canceling', and 'Carry in a Letter (Seo-reul Damgo)' also earned Best Film honors in their respective categories. By contrast, the 'Grand Prize', which requires unanimous approval from the jury, again failed to find a winner this year, reaffirming its solid authority.

The impact of short films expands beyond the screen into global platforms. This year’s award-winning works zero in on movie fans around the world, bringing the spotlight to 'Netflix' and 'CHZZK'. Now, it’s time to confirm that searing energy—fueled by 8,400 viewers—in the digital ecosystem.