Subtly but boldly, Hong Sangsoo is treading into a new realm

Right Now, Wrong Then※The contributions of external writers may differ from the opinions of KoBiz & KOFIC, and they do not represent the official views of KOFIC.Hong Sangsoo occupies a curious place in the world cinema landscape. He is at once an omniprese...

New Talent, Feature Animation Offer Recovery Hope During South Korea’s Movie Malaise

Certainly, the box office malaise undermines the ability to market some titles on the strength of their theatrical earnings back home. But the Korean film industry still has numerous other calling cards. And the country has a familiar presence this year at both the Berlin festival and in the European Film Market.

KOFIC-CNC, Agreed to Set Up ‘Korea-France Film Academy’

The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) and the Centre National Cinmatographie in France (CNC) agreed to establish the Korea-France Film Academy. Park Kiyong, chairperson of KOFIC, and Dominique Boutannat, chairperson of CNC, discussed the need for cooperation in the ...

Fanatic, Officially Invited to the 7th London East Asia Film Festival Documentary Section

Director Oh Seyeon's debut film, Fanatic, which attracted attention at the 26th Busan International Film Festival and other Korean film festivals, has officially been invited to the 7th London East Asia Film Festival Documentary Section. It is the second t...

The 27th BIFF Confirmed the Jury Members for New Currents & Kim Jiseok Award

The 27th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), which will be held for 10 days from October 5 (Wed), has announced this year’s jury members for the New Currents, the Asian Film Competition section, as well as the Kim Jiseok Award.The New Currents Awards is ...

Project Wolf Hunting, Invited to MIDNIGHT MADNESS of the 47th Toronto Int’l Film Festival

The film, Project Wolf Hunting, has officially been invited to the MIDNIGHT MADNESS section of the 47th Toronto International Film Festival, which will open on September 8th (local time). Along with Cannes, Venice, and Berlin, the Toronto International Film Fe...

Sewing Sisters, the Grand Prize Winner of the 9th Wild Flower Film Awards Documentary

Wild Flower Film Awards, the representative award ceremony of the Korean independent film industry, was held on May 27 (Fri) at Namsan Literature House in Seoul. Marking its 9th anniversary this year, Wild Flower Film Awards is designed to re-examine and promo...

ALONERS and THE GIRL ON A BULLDOZER to Compete as Osaka Asian Film Festival

The Girl on a Bulldozer (2021)Nine Korean films have been invited to screen at this year’s 17th edition of the Osaka Asian Film Festival. Two of them, Hong Sungeun’s Aloners (2021) and Park Riwoong’s The Girl on a Bulldozer (2021), will take part in the event’...

Hong Sangsoo’s THE NOVELIST’S FILM Scores International Sales Deals

Hong Sangsoo’s 27th feature The Novelist’s Film, which recently won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival, has been picked up for distribution in several overseas markets.Finecut, the boutique agency responsible for the fil...

Director Hong Sangsoo’s The Novelist’s Film Won the Silver Bear at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival

At the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, Director Hong Sangsoo's 27th feature <The Novelist's Film> has won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize. After winning the Best Director for <The Woman Who Ran> in 2020 and the Best Screenplay for...