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.

Christmas Carol, Pre-sold to Japan, Thailand, Taiwan & Across Southeast Asia

The film, Christmas Carol was pre-sold to major Asian countries. Finecut Co. Ltd., the producer of Christmas Carol and overseas sales company, reported the upcoming release in Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc. The produce...

Project Wolf Hunting Confirmed Its Release Starting from Taiwan to North America, Australia, and New Zealand

Project Wolf Hunting will meet global audiences, confirming its release sequentially to Taiwan, North America, and Australia. Starting with Taiwan on September 30, it was confirmed to be released on October 7 in North America, and Australia and New Zealand on ...

"If you hesitate, you'll miss it!" The Strong Presence of K-Movie at Marché du Film, Festival de Cannes 2022

Underground the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, where the 75th Festival de Cannes was celebrating the annual festival with the cineastes from all over the world, a war was going on among movie buyers around the world. It is Marché du Film, the world...

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...

KIDS ARE FINE Sweeps Up Awards at Ale Kino, Schlingel and Zlin

The children’s drama Kids Are Fine by director Lee Jiwon is turning into a hit on the European festival circuit after picking up a slew of awards. The film recently won prizes at the International Young Audience Film Festival Ale Kino!, the Schlingel Internati...

Korean Academy of Film Arts’ The Apartment with Two Women, Officially Invited to the Berlin International Film Festival

The film <The Apartment with Two Women> has been officially invited to the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival (Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin), which will be held in February 2022. The film is a graduation work from Korean Academy of Film Arts...

NIGHT OF THE UNDEAD Scares Up Asian Sales

Night of the Undead, a new sci-fi comedy that was released during the Chuseok holidays in Korea, is also gaining attention overseas after production company The Contents ON revealed that the film’s international sales agent Finecut had sealed distribution deal...

Cannes Taps PENINSULA and HEAVEN: TO THE LAND OF HAPPINESS for Official Lineup

Though the festival will not take place this year owing to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival announced its 73rd official selection on the evening of June 3rd. Among the 56 titles for this unusual 2020 edition, which features no sections, ...

Finecut Launches Sales for THE BATTLE OF JANGSARI in Cannes

Korean sales boutique Finecut recently picked up the international sales rights of the upcoming Korean War drama The Battle of Jangsari. Featuring K-pop star Min-ho (ILLANG : THE WOLF BRIGADE, 2018) and Hollywood actress Megan FOX, and co-directed by KWAK Kyun...