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Launched in 2018 at the suggestion of actors Kwon Hae-hyo and Jo Yoon-hee, the program aims to discover emerging independent-film actors and expand exchanges between creators and actors.

The 2026 Seoul Independent Film Festival, now in its 52nd year, received 1,917 entries, the most in its history. Submissions rose 6.2% from the previous year, including 1,715 shorts and 202 features, underscoring the strength of independent filmmaking. The festival is expanding its run to 10 days this year to improve audience access and will open Nov. 25 at CGV Apgujeong.

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 City holds the “FHFP 2026 Film Festival” with 23 universities across the country on the 26th Admission is 1,000 won, and all proceeds from merchandise sales are donated

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

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.

This Year Breaks Records for Most Screenings and Highest Attendance

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〉.

Announced the winners of the 8th ‘Actor Project – 60-Second Monologue Festival’, including the GRAND PRIZE. This year, 7,757 participants took part in the preliminary round, setting a record for the highest number of applicants in history.