The Gyeonggi Content Agency has relaunched a location incentive program for 2026. The program refunds 20% of on-location spending to ease production costs. Eligible applicants are production companies with confirmed filming in Gyeonggi Province in …
Gyeonggi Province’s Gyeonggi Indie Cinema has been approved as a designated theater for independent film by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (the national ministry that oversees cultural policy). This designation requires that at least 60…
EBS's flagship live show, Space Gonggam, announced it will resume performances next month. Its 20-year record and influence on the indie music scene are being reexamined. The return after a downsizing controversy highlights a c…
EBS announced a co-production contest for a television animation series that uses generative AI, scheduled for 2026. The call invites original works for preschool, children, or family TV series and requires creations that have not been commercially …
A Netflix animated film OST has dominated the U.K. charts. The lead single, "Golden," stayed near the top for an extended run. Three or more songs entering the charts at the same time is an unusual record. This result stems from the combin…
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) actively seeks out new Asian films. It leaves a lasting mark on local culture and the economy. Political tensions sometimes trigger debates about the festival's independence. The 30th edition becomes …
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is a gateway to Asian cinema. Since its first event in 1996, Busan has branded itself as a festival city. It is widely regarded as a place to discover new directors and Asian films. However, recurring pol…
The 2nd Gangwon PD Awards ceremony was held on December 3, 2025, at the Sejong Hotel in Chuncheon (a city in Gangwon Province). Television and radio entries that combined a strong local focus with public-service value were chosen as winners. The cer…
The original soundtrack (OST) for a Netflix animated film delivered an unprecedented showing on the Billboard charts. The album-style OST reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and drew wide attention. Multiple songs entered the singles charts at the sa…
The Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival (UMFF) is South Korea’s only festival that sits at the intersection of mountains, film, and culture. Now in its 10th year, the festival is growing into an event that embraces both local identity and internatio…
The Ulsan Ulju World Mountain Film Festival (UMFF) is South Korea's only international mountain film festival. Its 10th edition was held in Ulju County, Ulsan, as a forum connecting mountains, people, and the environment. Beyond screenings, the …