AI-Created Content to be Screened at the Cannes International Series Festival

The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the Korea Communications Agency (KCA) are supporting the promotion and overseas export of Korean broadcast and online video service (OTT) content and media technology in connection with the 8th Cannes International Se...

Huh Ga-young's 'First Summer' heads to Cannes

"First Summer," director Huh Ga-young's graduation film from the Korean Academy of Film Arts, has been selected for the Cinefondation section at the upcoming 78th Cannes Film Festival, the Korean Film Council said Wednesday.

2,228 Screens: The Current State and Challenges of Indonesia’s Theater Industry

The ‘father’ of Indonesian cinema, Usmar Ismail, began filming the first local movie Darah dan Doa (Blood and Prayer) in March 1950. However, the very first film made in Indonesia was Loetoeng Kasaroeng, a silent film directed by Dutch filmmaker L. Heuveldorp ...

Ma Dong-seok’s Hollywood project ‘Pig Village’ begins filming

Actor and producer Ma Dong-seok is set to charm global audiences with his Hollywood project “Pig Village.” Distributors Plus M Entertainment and ABO Entertainment announced Friday that “Pig Village” has begun filming with a star-studded cast, including Michael...

Delayed by real pandemic, Bae Doo-na's 'Virus' is finally set for release

The upcoming film "Virus" features a fictional contagion with a critical twist: It induces overwhelming happiness and instant love in its victims. While it might sound appealing enough for many to want the infection, the virus is ultimately fatal.

Foreign fans of 'hallyu' mostly associate S. Korea with K-pop: report

Foreigners who have experienced South Korean pop culture associate the country with its popular music, dubbed K-pop, more than any other form of content, a government report showed Monday.

Korean Animation 'The King of Kings' Ranks 2nd at North American Box Office

Korean-made animated feature The King of Kings—known in Korea as The Life of Jesus—has taken the North American box office by storm, opening at No. 2 in its debut weekend.

Korean films absent from Cannes' official selection for first time in 12 years

For the first time in 12 years, no South Korean films have been included in the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival. According to the festival’s organizing committee, which announced the lineup for the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Thursday evening, ...

Hong Kong's Cinematic Potential is ‘Alive and Well’

Hong Kong has long maintained a close relationship with Korea’s film industry and continues to be a key export market for Korean cinema. In this edition of the <KOFIC Correspondents Report>, we take a closer look at the evolving landscape of Hong Kong’s ...

Generative AI users in S. Korea nearly double in 2024

The number of users of generative artificial intelligence (AI) services in South Korea nearly doubled from a year earlier in 2024, government data showed Sunday.