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- 27th Jeonju IFF Opens April 29 with 237 Films from 54 Countries, Closing with Documentary on Korea's Martial Law Crisis
- Poster of ‘JIFF’' (provided by JIFF) The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) runs April 29 to May 8, presenting 237 films from 54 countries under this year's slogan, "Beyond the Frame." The program comprises 97 Korean titles and 140 international films, with 78 world premieres....
- by KoBiz / Apr 24, 2026
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- Yeon Sang-ho's 'Colony' Selected for Cannes Midnight Screening as Jun Ji-hyun Returns to the Big Screen After 11 Years
- Still of 'Colony' (provided by Showbox)Yeon Sang-ho's new featureColonyhas been officially selected for the Midnight Screening section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking the director's third consecutive Cannes invitation for a live-action zombie film. The film, which also mark...
- by KoBiz / Apr 22, 2026
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- Barunson E&A to Handle International Sales for Thai Horror Film Inherit
- Cast of 'Inherit' (provided by GDH 559)The production company behind Parasite, Barunson E&A, is joining the international sales effort for Thai horror film Inherit, targeting markets across North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.Inherit is based on Tayat Asun, a class...
- by KoBiz / Apr 20, 2026
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- Asian Film Alliance Network Seeks Researchers and Legal Firms to Chart Path Toward Formal Institution
- ⏰ Call for Applications — Key InformationStudy TopicFeasibility Study for AFAN's Transition to a Legal EntityEligible ApplicantsLead Researcher(s) / Legal FirmApplication DeadlineMay 3, 2026Selection AnnouncementJune 2026Secretariat Contacthello@afanconnect.asiaTerms of Reference (TOR)Available ...
- by KoBiz / Apr 20, 2026
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- Hong Sangsoo's 34th Feature The Day She Returns to Open in Korean Theaters This May
- Poster of ‘The Day She Returns’ (provided by Jeonwonsa Film)In Europe, Hong Sangsoo is celebrated as "a master of contemporary cinema who says the most with the least." Yet that same minimalism has consistently underperformed at the domestic box office. Against this backdrop, his 34th featur...
- by Kobiz / Apr 17, 2026
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- Six Korean Films Selected for Competition at Udine Far East Film Festival
- Main Invited Films of the 28th Udine Far East Film Festival<Comprehensive Sources Reference>Six Korean films are among the 52 titles from 12 countries selected for the competition lineup of the 28th Udine Far East Film Festival (Far East Film Festival), running April 24 to May 2 in Udine, Ital...
- by Kobiz / Apr 15, 2026
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- Bong Joon-ho's First Animated Feature Ally Set for 2027 Release
- Still of ‘Ally’ (provided by CJ E&M)Seven years in the making and shrouded in quiet secrecy, Ally — director Bong Joon-ho's first animated feature — finally surfaced on April 3, 2026. What began in 2019 as a discreet passion project has grown into what may become a pivotal moment in Korean c...
- by Kobiz / Apr 13, 2026
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- From Concert Halls to Cinema Screens: CJ 4DPlex Expands Into Narrative Film Sales
- CI of CJ 4DPlex (provided by CJ 4DPlex)Buyers visiting the CJ 4DPlex booth at Hong Kong Filmart this past March were met with something unexpected: not the familiar K-pop concert footage, but a single new title — OK! Madam: Bon Voyage, an action comedy starring Uhm Jung-hwa and Park Sung-woong. It m...
- by Kobiz / Apr 10, 2026
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- Korean Horror Film App The Horror Secures Theatrical Distribution Deals Across Key Southeast Asian Markets
- Still of ‘App The Horror’ (provided by AppleTV)Most Korean horror films released in recent years have drawn between 50,000 and 70,000 admissions. Yet one film managed to surpass 100,000 admissions despite the limitations of a CGV-exclusive release. That film is App The Horror, an omnibus horror dir...
- by KoBiz / Apr 08, 2026
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- Lim Da-seul's Tongue Wins SXSW Midnight Short Competition — A First for Korean Cinema
- Still of ‘Tongue’ (provided by BIFAN)The wife in the film does not say a single word. While her husband's ceaseless talk fills the room, the camera follows only the gaze of the silent woman. This "wordless film" has won the top prize at the Midnight Short Competition of South by Southwe...
- by KoBiz / Apr 06, 2026
