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Jeonju International Film Festival Announces 10 Films in the International Competition Section…Carefully Selected from Submissions by 70 Countries Worldwide

Jeonju International Film Festival Announces 10 Films in the International Competition Section…Carefully Selected from Submissions by 70 Countries Worldwide

An international competition section featuring Asia premieres by emerging directors who have directed fewer than three feature films A lineup ranging from “If I Go, Will You Miss Me?”—which drew attention at Sundance—to Turkey’s “Stone and Feather,” and more The film festival will be held for 10 days in the Jeonju Film Street area from Wednesday, April 29, to Friday, May 8.
Ahead of the opening, the Jeonju International Film Festival unveiled this year’s International Competition lineup. Now in its 27th edition, the Jeonju International Film Festival announced 10 films selected for the International Competition on April 3.
[BIFAN 2026] Enjoying Bucheon 30 Years in 100 Times ② Bucheon Is AI! AI Content Summit & Beyond Reality

[BIFAN 2026] Enjoying Bucheon 30 Years in 100 Times ② Bucheon Is AI! AI Content Summit & Beyond Reality

AI films are Bucheon’s main focus. For the 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (executive committee chair Shin Cheol, hereinafter BIFAN), “Bucheon AI Contents Summit” (Bucheon AI Contents Summit) will be introduced for the first time this July, positioning itself as a venue for...
Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
Paul Thomas Anderson Breaks His Oscar Drought with His First Win for 'Best Adapted Screenplay'

Paul Thomas Anderson Breaks His Oscar Drought with His First Win for 'Best Adapted Screenplay'

Winning his first Oscar for the film 'One Battle After Another'... A perfect adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s novel Beating out masters like Guillermo del Toro and Chloe Zhao... Dominating BAFTA, Golden Globe, and now the Oscars
Considered one of the greatest directors in Hollywood history, Paul Thomas Anderson (55) has finally escaped the title of the king of the unawarded. At the 98th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on the 15th , Anderson won the Best Adapted Screenplay award for the film 'One...
2026 Rising Star, Next Generation Fashion Icons Jang Woo-hyung and Lim Ji-seop Grace the 20th Anniversary Cover of ‘Arena’!

2026 Rising Star, Next Generation Fashion Icons Jang Woo-hyung and Lim Ji-seop Grace the 20th Anniversary Cover of ‘Arena’!

Rising models Jang Woo-hyung and Lim Ji-seop adorned the special cover of the 20th anniversary project of the men’s fashion magazine ‘Arena Homme Plus’.
With their fresh energy, the two rising models Jang Woo-hyung and Lim Ji-seop have solidified their status as ‘next generation icons’ by gracing the special cover of the 20th anniversary project of the men’s fashion magazine ‘Arena Homme Plus’.
[Photo &] Berlin International Film Festival Kicks Off Today with Glamour... Four Korean Films Including Hong Sang-soo and Jeong Ji-young Set to Premiere

[Photo &] Berlin International Film Festival Kicks Off Today with Glamour... Four Korean Films Including Hong Sang-soo and Jeong Ji-young Set to Premiere

Michelle Yeoh Receives Honorary Golden Bear Award; Opening Film 'No Good Men'... Live Broadcast on YouTube Channel
76th Berlin International Film Festival will grandly open on February 12 in Berlin, Germany. This year, the festival is drawing attention from domestic and international film fans with the participation of world-renowned masters and a total of four Korean films invited.
'Sinners', Academy Sets Record with 16 Nominations

'Sinners', Academy Sets Record with 16 Nominations

On the 23rd, the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced... Michael B. Jordan's horror 'Sinners' breaks the record of 'Titanic' for most nominations. Best Actor 'Star Wars'... Jordan (playing two roles) vs DiCaprio vs Chalamet vs Ethan Hawke. A new 'Casting Award' has been established starting this year... The ceremony will be held on March 15, hosted by Conan O'Brien.
Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler reunite for the horror film 'Sinners', which has made history at the Academy Awards. It has received a record-breaking 16 nominations, surpassing the legendary films 'Titanic' and 'La La Land'.
Finally Surpassing 20,000 Audience! The 51st Seoul Independent Film Festival Closing Ceremony and Award Results on December 5, 2025

Finally Surpassing 20,000 Audience! The 51st Seoul Independent Film Festival Closing Ceremony and Award Results on December 5, 2025

The Grand Prize this year went to Director Gam Jeong-won’s 〈Stars and Sand〉, the Best Film Award went to Director Kim Bo-sol of 〈Plaza〉, and the Excellent Film Award went to Director Park Seok-young of 〈Winter Vacation of Ray〉.
Finally surpassing 20,000 audience! The 51st Seoul Independent Film Festival held its closing ceremony on December 5. The closing ceremony concluded the 9-day journey with this year’s event report and awards. The Seoul Independent Film Festival is a festival that summarizes the year’s independent...
Cinecube, Revealing the Venue of the 25th Anniversary Ceremony Filled with Hot Excitement!

Cinecube, Revealing the Venue of the 25th Anniversary Ceremony Filled with Hot Excitement!

At this event, the special screening of the Cinecube 25th Anniversary Film 〈The Times of the Theater〉 was presented, consisting of three short films directed by Lee Jong-pil, Yoon Ga-eun, and Jang Geon-jae.
The Cinecube, an art cinema operated by T-Cast, a media affiliate of the Taekwang Group, successfully held a commemorative event on December 2nd in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, marking its 25th anniversary. About 200 attendees, including approximately 150 figures from the film industry such as directors,...
51st Seoul Independent Film Festival Opening... A Record 167 Films Screened

51st Seoul Independent Film Festival Opening... A Record 167 Films Screened

November 27 to December 5, held at CGV Apgujeong and CGV Cheongdam Cinecity
The 51st Seoul Independent Film Festival (SIFF2025), which wraps up a year of independent films, held its opening ceremony on November 27 at CGV Apgujeong and embarked on a nine-day journey. This year's festival, led by Executive Chair Mo Eun-young, emphasizes the essence of film that is completed...