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‘Master of the World’ Surpasses 30,000 in Just 5 Days! Signs of ‘Unexpected Success’!

‘Master of the World’ Surpasses 30,000 in Just 5 Days! Signs of ‘Unexpected Success’!

Since its release, ‘Master of the World’ has topped the Korean independent film box office for 5 consecutive days, surpassing 30,000 viewers thanks to audience word of mouth.
Director Yoon Ga-eun's new film 〈Master of the World〉 has surpassed a cumulative audience of 30,000 in just 5 days since its release, maintaining the number one spot at the Korean independent film box office in its opening week, thanks to explosive audience word of mouth.
Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival Revives After 4 Years... Will There Be a Grand Prize?

Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival Revives After 4 Years... Will There Be a Grand Prize?

65 Selected from a Record 1,891 Submissions, Screening Until the 20th
Breaking a 4-year hiatus, the 21st Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival opened on the 16th at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall. This year's festival features 65 selected films from a record total of 1,891 submissions, which will be screened until the 20th.
Kim Hyang-gi Transforms into a Mother in 'Hanran' Set to Release in November, First Poster Unveiled!

Kim Hyang-gi Transforms into a Mother in 'Hanran' Set to Release in November, First Poster Unveiled!

〈Hanran〉 is a film that depicts the strong survival journey of a mother and daughter who crossed mountains and seas to survive, set in Jeju in 1948.
〈Witness〉 〈Along with the Gods〉 starring Kim Hyang-gi, 〈Her Hobby〉 directed by Ha Myung-mi, has confirmed its release in November and unveiled the first poster depicting the survival journey of a mother and daughter set in the heart of Jeju in 1948.
Korean Animation 'The Square' Invited to Major Film Festivals, Now News of Jury Prize

Korean Animation 'The Square' Invited to Major Film Festivals, Now News of Jury Prize

Following the Jury Prize at the War on Screen Film Festival, nominated for Best Animation at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards
The Korean animation 〈The Square〉 has continued its momentum by announcing award news. The animation 〈The Square〉, produced by the Korean Academy of Film Arts , announced that it received the Jury Prize at the 13th War on Screen Film Festival on October 16 .
Capturing the World of Korean AI Cinema! Director Oh Dong-ha's 'Zero' Wins 4 Awards at the U.S. International AI Film Festival

Capturing the World of Korean AI Cinema! Director Oh Dong-ha's 'Zero' Wins 4 Awards at the U.S. International AI Film Festival

The AI International Film Festival, established in 2021, is the world's first AI film festival and is regarded as an authoritative event known as the 'Academy Awards for AI Films.'
The film 〈Zero〉 has captured global attention by winning 4 awards at the AI International Film Festival held in Hollywood, showcasing new possibilities for AI-based creation. The AI International Film Festival, established in 2021, is the world's first AI film festival and is regarded as an...
IreX GeumhaenaX Noh Jaewon 'Tomorrow's Minjae' Achieves Official Selection at Tokyo International Film Festival

IreX GeumhaenaX Noh Jaewon 'Tomorrow's Minjae' Achieves Official Selection at Tokyo International Film Festival

The film 'Tomorrow's Minjae' has achieved the remarkable feat of being officially invited to compete in the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival.On the 2nd, Kim Seong-eun, the representative and producer of the production company ‘GE Production’, announced the joyful news that “the film...
Jafar Panahi Wins the Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award at the 30th Busan International Film Festival!

Jafar Panahi Wins the Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award at the 30th Busan International Film Festival!

"No one can stop filmmaking. Filmmakers will always find a way to convey their message!"
Iranian master director Jafar Panahi visited the 30th Busan International Film Festival with his film 〈It Was Just an Accident〉 (It Was Just an Accident), which won the Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, and met with Korean audiences after a long time.
‘2025 KT AI P.A.N(Playground, AI, Now)_Next’ Successfully Concludes

‘2025 KT AI P.A.N(Playground, AI, Now)_Next’ Successfully Concludes

Among the 52 award-winning works selected, the grand prize was awarded to the short film 〈Evil Talisman〉, which tells the story of a boy who seals an evil spirit that entered with the Japanese army using ‘Evil Talisman’.
DGK (Korean Film Directors Guild representatives Min Gyu-dong and Yoon Je-kyun) and KT (CEO Kim Young-seob) co-hosted the ‘2025 KT AI P. A. N(Playground, AI, Now)_Next’ film festival, which successfully concluded on the 10th at the Sofitel Ambassador Hotel in Seoul.
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[Interview] "Now you will remember the voice of the youngest member of the investigation team, right?" Actor Park Wan-hyung from 'Mantis: The Murderer's Outing'

The phrase 'the underdog's rebellion' does not only apply to sports. Actor Park Wan-hyung, who placed last at the 2023 Seoul Independent Film Festival 60-Second Monologue Festival, nevertheless secured a major role in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 〈Mantis: The Murderer's Outing〉.
Bechdel Day 2025 Successfully Concludes! Talk & Screening Filled the Audience!

Bechdel Day 2025 Successfully Concludes! Talk & Screening Filled the Audience!

Bechdel Day 2025, which successfully concluded this year's event, will officially release event videos through the DGK (Korean Directors Guild) YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@dgk_official) in the future.
The content festival ‘Bechdel Day 2025’ (hosted and organized by DGK (Korean Directors Guild), sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Korean Film Council) that reflects on gender equality representation through Korean films and series concluded on September 7 amidst the...