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52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Announces ‘Local Cinema’ and ‘Festival Choice’ Lineups

52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Announces ‘Local Cinema’ and ‘Festival Choice’ Lineups

Cineplay Continues Its Support of the ‘Local Cinema Award’ This Year
The 52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival (SIFF 2026) has announced the official lineup for its Local Cinema section, which highlights the diverse possibilities of regional filmmaking (13 films), and Festival Choice, a section bringing together notable films from the past year (61 films).
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] What Are the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in 'Warfare' and 'The Hurt Locker'?

[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] What Are the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in 'Warfare' and 'The Hurt Locker'?

I am drawn to objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor put that particular object in front of the camera. 'Joo Sung-chul's Locker' records the objects in movies that quietly catch my eye.
“The rush of battle is often a potent and lethal addiction, for war is a drug.” The Hurt Locker (2009), which won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Picture, opens with that title card. Director Kathryn Bigelow drew the quotation from War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning, a 2002 nonfiction book by...
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

Advance bookings alone topped 600,000. That opening-day figure shows that 〈Hope〉 has become a national talking point, not just a movie-industry event. 〈Hope〉 is the new film from director Na Hong-jin, known for the tense, audacious intensity of 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉 and 〈The Wailing〉.
| Kim Ji-yeon
2026 98th Academy Awards, Cineplay's Predictions for Major Category Winners

2026 98th Academy Awards, Cineplay's Predictions for Major Category Winners

The American Academy Awards, a film festival that serves as a small talk topic for filmmakers, audiences, and cinephiles, is just around the corner. The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15 local time, and at 7:30 AM on March 16 Korean time, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Most Ever, Maximum! 51st Seoul Independent Film Festival Concludes, Grand Prize Goes to 'Stars and Sand'

Most Ever, Maximum! 51st Seoul Independent Film Festival Concludes, Grand Prize Goes to 'Stars and Sand'

This Year Breaks Records for Most Screenings and Highest Attendance
The Seoul Independent Film Festival has successfully concluded. The 51st Seoul Independent Film Festival took place over 9 days from November 27 to December 5 at CGV Apgujeong. The closing ceremony on December 5 at 7 PM announced this year's award winners, marking the end of the festival.
| Seongchan Eol
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...
| Joo Seong-cheol

"[2024 JIFF] The Festival Has Begun. Enjoy the 25th Jeonju International Film Festival Movies and Events for Free!"

This year, following the complete cut of the government's budget for regional film culture revitalization, the budget for film festival support from the Korean Film Council has decreased by about 54% compared to last year, deepening the concerns of the local film industry.
| Cineplay