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The 43rd Busan International Short Film Festival Opens on the 23rd; 6,000 Films from 124 Countries Expected

The 43rd Busan International Short Film Festival Opens on the 23rd; 6,000 Films from 124 Countries Expected

France was selected as the guest country to mark the 140th anniversary of Korea–France diplomatic relations… 60 selected competing entries from around the world screened
Where the eyes of 5,966 films from 124 countries worldwide are focused, the most prestigious short film festival in Korea, the “43rd Busan International Short Film Festival,” opens in Busan on the 23rd with an overwhelming scale. This year’s core theme is “Cinema & Lumière.
| James choi
[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 Jang Jae-hyun's 'The 12th Assistant Priest' to be Available on Netflix... Confirmed Release of the Award-Winning Films from the 21st Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival and Short Films by Executive Committee Directors on 12/24 (Wed)

Director Jang Jae-hyun's 'The 12th Assistant Priest' to be Available on Netflix... Confirmed Release of the Award-Winning Films from the 21st Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival and Short Films by Executive Committee Directors on 12/24 (Wed)

Yoon Ga-eun 〈Guest〉, Lee Sang-geun 〈Jonggak, Who Came Out After a Long Time〉, Lee Ok-seop 〈Fourth Year Bok-kyung〉, Jang Jae-hyun 〈The 12th Assistant Priest〉, Jo Sung-hee 〈House of Siblings〉, Han Jun-hee 〈Scenario Guide〉 and Other Early Shorts by Renowned Domestic Directors
You can watch award-winning shorts and short films by renowned domestic directors on Netflix. According to Netflix on the 17th, the award-winning films from the 21st Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival and works by executive committee directors will be streaming on Netflix starting from the 24th.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Short Films by Directors Yoon Ga-eun, Jang Jae-hyun, and Lee Ok-seop Can Be Seen.. The 21st Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival On/Offline Planning Exhibition Held

Short Films by Directors Yoon Ga-eun, Jang Jae-hyun, and Lee Ok-seop Can Be Seen.. The 21st Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival On/Offline Planning Exhibition Held

Screening of Short Works by Seven Directors: Executive Committee Members Eom Tae-hwa, Yoon Ga-eun, Lee Sang-geun, Lee Ok-seop, Jang Jae-hyun, Jo Sung-hee, and Han Jun-hee at the 21st Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival
You can see the past short films of directors leading the current state of Korean cinema. The 21st Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival concluded on the 20th, and the festival announced on the morning of the 8th that it will hold an On/Offline planning exhibition in November.
| Kim Ji-yeon
A special presentation premiering after four years—could it signal a revival? 'The Punisher: One Last Kill'

A special presentation premiering after four years—could it signal a revival? 'The Punisher: One Last Kill'

Marvel has clearly sharpened its blade. The Marvel Cinematic Universe , which struggled for a long stretch from Phase 4 through the lead-up to Phase 5, announced that, taking 〈The Marvels〉 as a pivot point, it would take a short pause to reevaluate its overall planning.
| Seongchan Eol
From YouTube Straight to Hollywood: 3 Film Directors Who Debuted Successfully with Genius-Level Creative Flair

From YouTube Straight to Hollywood: 3 Film Directors Who Debuted Successfully with Genius-Level Creative Flair

With the rise of social networking services and numerous solo media platforms, the gateway for new professionals has widened. The film industry is no exception. The boom of the video platform YouTube has produced countless creators, and some of them have been brought into the commercial film...
| Seongchan Eol
[Interview] “There’s No ‘Gentle Melody’ in Our Desires” ‘Trainer’ Director Seo Eun-seon ②

[Interview] “There’s No ‘Gentle Melody’ in Our Desires” ‘Trainer’ Director Seo Eun-seon ②

With the release from prison of Sora (Kim Seung-hwa), her younger sister who has a criminal record, the everyday life of celebrity pet trainer Ha-yeong (Choi Seung-yun) begins to shake.
▶〈Trainer〉 Seo Eun-seon, the director’s interview continues from Part 1. Their relationship, full of mutual hostility, keeps creating tension in the film—and gives it a reason for incidents to happen. ​Yes. It feels like they each hold the other’s leash. Ha-yeong is afraid of Sora because of the past.
| 이화정
[Interview] “I’m Drawn to Dangerous, Problematic ‘Unknown Women’” Director Seon-sun Seo of ‘The Trainer’ ①

[Interview] “I’m Drawn to Dangerous, Problematic ‘Unknown Women’” Director Seon-sun Seo of ‘The Trainer’ ①

After her younger sister Sora (Seung-hwa Kim), who has a criminal record for murder, is released from prison, the day-to-day life of star pet dog trainer Ha-young (Seung-yoon Choi) begins to shake.
A noteworthy “intruder” has appeared in Korean independent cinema. A director who brings uncomfortable things, things you want to hide, and things that get under your skin right to the front—stimulating the audience’s senses.
| 이화정
John Travolta’s Directorial Debut, “Night Flight to Los Angeles,” to Be Released on Apple TV+ on May 29

John Travolta’s Directorial Debut, “Night Flight to Los Angeles,” to Be Released on Apple TV+ on May 29

Based on a book he wrote himself… Handling the screenplay, direction, production, and narration
The film 〈Night Flight to Los Angeles〉, John Travolta’s directorial debut, will be released on Apple TV+ (Apple TV+) on May 29.On the 12th, Apple TV confirmed the release date of 〈Night Flight to Los Angeles〉, which received an official invitation to the Premiere section of the 79th Cannes Film...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Will We See Them in Korea Soon? New Films from High-Profile Directors in the Cannes Competition

Will We See Them in Korea Soon? New Films from High-Profile Directors in the Cannes Competition

One of the world's three major film festivals, the Cannes Film Festival, opened on May 12. Now in its 79th edition, this year's festival has Park Chan-wook serving as president of the main competition jury, and it has drawn a lot of attention with Na Hong-jin's first new film in ten years, 〈Hope〉,...
| Seongchan Eol