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Korea’s Only Independent Animation Festival, Seoul Indie-AniFest 2026, Opens Sept. 17

Korea’s Only Independent Animation Festival, Seoul Indie-AniFest 2026, Opens Sept. 17

The 22nd edition of the six-day animation festival runs Sept. 17-22 at CGV Yeonnam Festival organizers unveil the official poster, created by last year’s grand-prize winner, director Choi Ji-hee, under the “Round and Round” slogan Four opening films, including 〈Home Stretch〉, showcase bold new experiments by independent animation artists
Seoul Indie-AniFest 2026, Korea’s only independent animation festival, is set to open Sept. 17. Organizers have unveiled the official poster and trailer, along with a diverse four-film opening lineup, building anticipation for the event.
| Seongchan Eol
[Photos] Young Korean Directors Who Lit Up Cannes…Jin Misong Wins Second Prize, Wonjeong Choi Makes New History

[Photos] Young Korean Directors Who Lit Up Cannes…Jin Misong Wins Second Prize, Wonjeong Choi Makes New History

'Silent Voices' takes Jin Misong the Second Prize in Cannes…A major milestone as Wonjeong Choi lands the first invitation for a Korean animation, with the ambitions of the next generation of masters
At the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, director 'Jin Misong' captured the second prize in the short film category of 'La Cinéf' , showing an overwhelming presence on the global stage. The win is expected to be more than just an honor—it is poised to become a strong stepping stone toward...
| James choi
Film Alliance Declares Full Boycott of 'Seoul Film Center'... Return to Original Plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque'!

Film Alliance Declares Full Boycott of 'Seoul Film Center'... Return to Original Plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque'!

On the 5th, the Film Alliance issued a statement strongly urging the immediate return to the original plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque' and the prompt establishment of a public forum.
The Film Alliance (co-representatives Baek Jae-ho and Lee Dong-ha) issued a statement on the 5th, declaring a full boycott of any cooperation with the current operation system of 'Seoul Film Center' and strongly urging the return to the original plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque' and the immediate...
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Chu A-young's Music Box] How Don Hertzfeldt's 'It's Such a Beautiful Day' and Smetana's 'Vltava' Capture Life's Beauty

[Chu A-young's Music Box] How Don Hertzfeldt's 'It's Such a Beautiful Day' and Smetana's 'Vltava' Capture Life's Beauty

I am drawn to music in films. Music often conveys a character's intimate emotions in ways images and dialogue cannot, and it can open a window onto a creator's hidden intent. For me, understanding a film's music has been one way into the film itself.
| Chua-young
52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Unveils Submission Schedule for Short and Feature Films, Kicking Off a Season of Independent Cinema

52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Unveils Submission Schedule for Short and Feature Films, Kicking Off a Season of Independent Cinema

Submissions open for short and feature categories starting July 13, with a slate of films selected for main competition at the Seoul Independent Film Festival in November Building on the record-breaking 51st edition, the 52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival promises the largest-ever showcase of the present and future of Korean independent film After completion in August 2025, films of all types and genres—including live-action features, documentaries, and animation—are eligible
The Seoul Independent Film Festival has released its film submission schedule and begun preparations for the event. Seoul Independent Film Festival 2026, the largest independent film recap festival in South Korea, announced its submission schedule on June 22.
| Seongchan Eol
Why Do People Love “Love” in Korean Films? Korea Film Archive’s New Special Exhibition “Title Exhibition (展)”

Why Do People Love “Love” in Korean Films? Korea Film Archive’s New Special Exhibition “Title Exhibition (展)”

The Korea Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) will hold a new special exhibition 〈Title Exhibition (展) – Text, Typography, and Moving Images〉 at the Korea Film Museum starting May 8.
The Korea Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young, hereafter “Korea Film Archive”) will host the new special exhibition 〈Title Exhibition (展) – Text, Typography, and Moving Images〉(hereafter “Title Exhibition (展)”) at the Korea Film Museum (located in Sangam-dong) starting Friday, the 8th.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

A wide range of genres—including documentaries and experimental films—are submitted in large numbers, quickly establishing the festival as a major platform for the independent film scene. The works selected for the main competition will be announced on the 30th.
A record-high number of submissions—1,444 titles—spotlighting the festival as a core hub for independent films, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival”From June 25 to 28, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival” will kick off in and around Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, with a grand opening.
| James choi
Director of 22 ‘Doraemon’ Films, Tsutomu Shibayama, Passes Away at the Age of 84

Director of 22 ‘Doraemon’ Films, Tsutomu Shibayama, Passes Away at the Age of 84

From 1983's 'Nobita's Underwater Castle' to 2004's 'Nobita's Great Adventure in the Space-Time', 22 consecutive years of directing with his directorial work on the TV series 'Doraemon'... Produced national anime like 'Chibi Maruko-chan' and 'Nintama Rantarō' Production company Ajiyado officially announced on the 17th, “He passed away from lung cancer on the 6th”
Legend of Japanese animation Tsutomu Shibayama has passed away. On the 17th, the animation production company Ajiyado, founded by the deceased director, officially announced that he had died from lung cancer on March 6th. He was 84 years old.
| Yangsimoh
Feminist Utopia 'Sultana's Dream' Releases on April 1! Analysis of 3 Animation Techniques!

Feminist Utopia 'Sultana's Dream' Releases on April 1! Analysis of 3 Animation Techniques!

Spanish woman 'Ines' becomes captivated by the feminist utopia 'Ladyland' in the novel 『Sultana's Dream』 discovered during her travels in India.
The film 〈Sultana's Dream〉 has confirmed its domestic theater release on April 1, having won and been nominated for awards at the world’s top three international animation film festivals: Annecy, Zagreb, and Ottawa, and has released press stills showcasing its craftsmanship and rich visuals created...
| Joo Seong-cheol
From Cho Yong-pil to Lim Young-woong, 'The Musician' to be Released in September! The Stories of Korea's Guitar Legends!

From Cho Yong-pil to Lim Young-woong, 'The Musician' to be Released in September! The Stories of Korea's Guitar Legends!

The first-generation guitarist Lee Geun-hyung and top session musician Lee Sung-ryeol, who is active in sessions with the Trot Emperor Lim Young-woong, will appear.
Behind the dazzling lights, the 'session' that quietly completes the stage and music, a documentary capturing the stories of six legendary guitarists of Korea, 〈The Musician〉 has confirmed its release in September and unveiled its teaser poster.
| Joo Seong-cheol