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- Korean Cinema Builds New Presence at Cannes Through Documentary, XR, and Student Film
- Poster for the La Cinef section of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival (provided by Yonhap News)The Palme d'Or race, the star-studded red carpet — these are the images that typically define Cannes on the international stage. Yet at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival in 2025, Korean ...
- by KoBiz / May 08, 2026
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- Korea and Canada Formalize Co-Production Agreement, Opening New Institutional Pathways for North American Market Entry
- Picture of Ko Min-su, Standing Commissioner of the Korea Media and Communications (provided by Yonhap News)Korea and Canada have officially signed a co-production agreement covering audiovisual content, including drama series and feature films. The agreement, signed on April 22 by Ko Min-su, Standin...
- by KoBiz / May 06, 2026
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- Park Chan-wook Goes West: The Brigands of Rattlecreek Emerges as the Hottest Project at Cannes Market
- L-R: Park Chan-Wook, Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal and Tang Wei (provided by DEADLINE)Director Park Chan-wook's new film, The Brigands of Rattlecreek, has emerged as the most talked-about project at this year's Cannes Market. The film carries a reported budget in excess of $60 mi...
- by KoBiz / May 04, 2026
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- Theater Failure, Streaming Success: The Dilemma Humint Reveals About the Korean Film Industry
- Netflix Top 10 (provided by Netflix)Ryu Seung-wan's spy noir Humint made its way to Netflix just 49 days after its theatrical release — and claimed the No. 1 spot on the global non-English film chart within five days of going live. A production budgeted at approximately KRW 23 billion (approx. USD 1...
- by KoBiz / May 01, 2026
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- July Jung Completes the Cannes Trifecta: Dora, a Korea-France-Luxembourg Co-Production, to World Premiere at Directors' Fortnight
- Poster of ‘Tristes Tropiques’' (provided by REDPETER)The Directors' Fortnight section of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival has announced July Jung's third feature film, Dora, as an official selection. Section director Julien Rejl noted that the film portrays a young woman's...
- by KoBiz / Apr 29, 2026
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- Brussels Recognized It First: Park Hun-jung's Genre Grammar Cuts Through Europe's Fantastic Film Circuit
- Poster of ‘Tristes Tropiques’' (provided by MINDMARK)Director Park Hun-jung's new film Tristes Tropiques drew international attention before its domestic release, earning recognition from two European film festivals. Last October, Spain's Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival extended an invi...
- by KoBiz / Apr 27, 2026
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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 premie...
- 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















