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Mokpo City’s «Indie Film Festival on Route 1» Opens Next Month on Aug. 13; About 70 Domestic and International Films to Screen Aug. 13-17

Mokpo City’s «Indie Film Festival on Route 1» Opens Next Month on Aug. 13; About 70 Domestic and International Films to Screen Aug. 13-17

Mokpo reels from a «budget freeze» after local authorities cut 15 million won—despite securing national funding, the organizers are left to cover 28 million won out of pocket.
Even with a national-funding win, Mokpo’s «cinema paradiso» hits a «budget chill»The «13th Mokpo Route 1 Indie Film Festival», set to open on Aug. 13, has run into serious financial obstacles. The farce, officials say, came despite the festival being selected for a central-government call for...
Indieground Special Screening: “Cine Academy: An Introduction to Short Films” to Run On and Off Line!

Indieground Special Screening: “Cine Academy: An Introduction to Short Films” to Run On and Off Line!

The program features two themes—an “Introduction” section, and a “Deep Dive” section that lets audiences enjoy the expanded possibilities of original viewpoints and formats—showing a total of eight short films.
This special screening was planned to lower the barrier to going to the theater and to introduce Korean short films more broadly, while also giving audiences a chance to discover their own cinematic tastes through distinctive works.
Bold Independent Film ‘Chung-chung-chung’ x Kim Seung-ju: New Collaboration Music Video Unveiled

Bold Independent Film ‘Chung-chung-chung’ x Kim Seung-ju: New Collaboration Music Video Unveiled

Director Han Kyung-rok’s debut film ‘Chung-chung-chung’ meets singer-songwriter Kim Seung-ju’s ‘The Lead’s Rules’ in a hard-hitting MV release With a少年 manga-style visual aesthetic and an unrestrained band sound, the perfect synergy maximizes the film’s appeal A hot-ticket award winner at major festivals including the Busan International Film Festival and the Seoul Independent Film Festival, currently screening nationwide in theaters to enthusiastic audiences
Chung-chung-chung〉 and Kim Seung-ju’s top-tier collaboration music video was released, drawing attention. Film 〈Chung-chung-chung〉 unveiled a collaboration music video for singer-songwriter Kim Seung-ju’s ‘The Lead’s Rules’ on June 26.
US True-Crime Motif, Busan Indie Film Festival Winning Film ‘ChungChungChung’... Dangerous Impulses of Late-Twentieth-Century Teens

US True-Crime Motif, Busan Indie Film Festival Winning Film ‘ChungChungChung’... Dangerous Impulses of Late-Twentieth-Century Teens

A look at teens’ lack and desire shaped by the collision of impulses... The winner of the Busan International Film Festival jury’s special award will open on the 17th.
Fragmented Desires, a Portrait of a Perilous SolidarityThe pathological signs of modern society show up in the most fragile gaps—'lack' among teenagers. A boy gripped by blind duty, convinced he can save the world, and a girl, Jisuk, who tries to prove control with a self-destructive mechanism...
The Energy of Contemporary Japanese Independent Films at a Glance…2026 Japan Movie Festival Official Poster Released

The Energy of Contemporary Japanese Independent Films at a Glance…2026 Japan Movie Festival Official Poster Released

Co-hosted by the Japan Foundation Seoul Cultural Center and Etnine Film, the festival will be held from March 20 to 29. Screening a total of 7 films including 6 latest Japanese independent films and 'Ryuichi Sakamoto: Diary' set to release in April. The intense visuals featuring a diverse array of human figures and striking red typography heighten anticipation.
The 2026 Japan Movie Festival 'Login_Japanese Indie Cinema' has unveiled its official poster and is ready to kick off.The 2026 Japan Movie Festival 'Login_Japanese Indie Cinema', co-hosted by the Japan Foundation Seoul Cultural Center and Etnine Film, will screen a total of 7 films from Friday,...
Enjoy 92 Independent Films at Home... Opening of the '2025 Independent Film Library'

Enjoy 92 Independent Films at Home... Opening of the '2025 Independent Film Library'

Hosted by the Korean Film Council's Indie Ground, free screenings from February 6 for 20 days... Featuring popular works such as 〈3rd Year 2nd Semester〉
The Indie Ground, a distribution support center for independent and art films established by the Korean Film Council (Chairman Han Sang-jun), will hold the ‘2025 Independent Film Library Special Week’ from February 6 to February 25 for 20 days.
‘Good Boy’ Dog Actor Wins Best Horror Performance, Beating Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins!

‘Good Boy’ Dog Actor Wins Best Horror Performance, Beating Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins!

First Animal Winner at the 9th Astra Film Awards... Defeats Strong Contenders like Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins
An unprecedented event has occurred in Hollywood's horror film industry. The dog actor Indy, who starred in the horror film 〈Good Boy〉, has proudly won an acting award, marking a new page in the history of film awards by defeating human superstars.
Director Yoon Ga-eun Wins 'Female Filmmaker of the Year' Award…Achievement Award to Shim Jae-myung and Acting Award to Han Ye-ri

Director Yoon Ga-eun Wins 'Female Filmmaker of the Year' Award…Achievement Award to Shim Jae-myung and Acting Award to Han Ye-ri

'Kang Soo-yeon Award' Goes to Yoo Ji-tae…Award Ceremony Hosted by Moon So-ri on the 16th
Director Yoon Ga-eun, who directed the film 〈The World of Love〉, has been selected as the recipient of the 'Female Filmmaker of the Year' award, as announced by the Women Filmmakers Association on the 9th.The Female Filmmaker Award is given to female filmmakers who have achieved remarkable...
Released on the 19th! A woman with nothing to fear and 'Chocolate' finally hits theaters!

Released on the 19th! A woman with nothing to fear and 'Chocolate' finally hits theaters!

This psychological drama depicts the process of Yeon-hee (Lim Chae-young), a woman who lives only on chocolate after losing her family, gradually succumbing to her destructive instincts in a world devoid of compassion.
The movie 〈Chocolate〉 releasing on November 19th has revealed intriguing viewing points that make you want to know more. 〈Chocolate〉 is a psychological drama that depicts the process of a woman named 'Yeon-hee (Lim Chae-young)' who, after losing her family, lives only on chocolate and gradually...
[Choo A-young's Music Box] 'I Saw the TV Glow' Becomes an Anthem for Anyone Trying to Reclaim Themselves

[Choo A-young's Music Box] 'I Saw the TV Glow' Becomes an Anthem for Anyone Trying to Reclaim Themselves

I get hooked on the music in films. Music often reveals intimate emotions a picture or dialogue alone cannot convey. It can become a window into a creator's hidden intent. For me, listening to a film's music is one way to get closer to what the film is doing.