| Korean films, stars nominated for U.S. Green Globe Awards (Source) |
2010/03/12 |
Korean movie "Thirst" and "Mother - 2009" [CJ Entertainment]
Some of the biggest names in the South Korean film industry, as well as its most noted productions, have been nominated in multiple categories at this year's Hollywood-based Green Globe Film Awards.
According to the event's official webpage, a number of Korea's top movie stars and films will compete in this year's "International Film Awards Theme: Asia" segment of the event which recognizes movies, actors and directors in the Eastern region of the globe.
Noteworthy nominees include Song Kang-ho for film "Thirst", Ha Jeong-woo for "Take Off" and Kim Myeong-min for "Closer to Heaven" in the categor... |More
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| Film Mother receives nominations at overseas film festivals (Source) |
2010/03/03 |
Director Bong Joon-ho's movie "Mother - 2009" (2009) continues to receive favorable reviews at international festivals abroad.
A thriller about a mother's quest to free her handicapped son from a false charge of murder was recently awarded the Best East Meets West Cinema Award at the 25th Santa Barbara International Film Festival in the United States in mid-February.
The movie already won two other international awards last year: for the best screenplay in the Asia-Africa film category at the 6th Dubai International Festival (Dec. 9 - 16) in the United Arab Emirates and the Signis Grand Prix (granted by the World Catholic Association for Communication) at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival in Argentina (Nov. 7-15).
At the above-mentioned Argentine film festival, "Mother - 2009" was praised "For being a complete work, which explores what a mother is capable of doing when she is determined to protect her son. The director questions it, and he does it from an ethical ... |More
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| [Movie] Avatar Breaks 10-Million Barrier and Paradigm is Shifted in Film Industry (Source) |
2010/02/24 |
Avatar (directed by James Cameron), a 3D SF blockbuster, has become Korea's first foreign film to attract more than ten million viewers. The film has sent the domestic film industry into shock by attracting 10,069,047 viewers (provided by distributor) in just 38 days as of January 23.
Avatar is creating a paradigm shift in the film industry with its commercial success as a 3D film. Some Korean filmmakers are beginning to take an interest in 3D film production, but they have barely caught up with computer graphics in 2D Hollywood films. James Cameron's hit movie Avatar has left Korean filmmakers in a despondent state as they realize that there is still a long way to go.
- 3D is the Key to Box Office Hits!
Before its release, certain commentators predicted that the 3D film Avatar was not likely to become a box office success. This was mainly because there were only 120 3D venues in Korea, according to the industry sources. Korean viewers, who are known for keeping up with techno... |More
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| [TV Program] Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to Invest 650 Billion won in Content Industry Including Films and Games over 3 Years (Source) |
2010/02/19 |
The government will invest 650 billion won until 2012 in the content industry including films, performances and games as part of an effort to promote investments in cultural content.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism pledged on January 21 that they would invest 100 billion won and 38.7 billion won in fund of funds and film production fund, respectably by 2012. The ministry has invested 261.7 billion won in the two funds until recently.
The newly pledged funds amount to approximately 300 billion won. The ministry plans to invest these funds into the content industry such as dramas, computer graphics, films, games and animation.
The funds have already recorded 30% in profit margin by investing 7.4 billion won in the film "Haeundae". Also, the musical Jekyll and Hyde earned a 29% profit margin with 700 million won investment from the fund of funds.
However, drama producers who have received sanctions or recommendations from the Korea Communications Standards Commiss... |More
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| [TV Program] KOCCA and KOFIC Launch 3D Film Discussion and Biz Fair (Source) |
2010/02/16 |
Korea Creative Content Agency (President & CEO Lee Jae-woong) and the Korean Film Council (Chairman Cho Hee-moon) hold the 3D Film Discussion and Biz Fair with the theme of "Exploring the Future of Korean-style 3D Films" at the Cinémathèque, KOFA Theater No. 2, in KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency)/KOFA (Korean Film Archive) building in Sangam-dong at 2 pm on February
During the event, the potential of Korea's 3D industry is discussed and business meetings with 3D production companies are offered.
3D Film Discussion and Biz Fair
○ Date: 14:00~18:00, February 3 (Wed), 2010 ○ Place : Cinémathèque KOFA Theater No. 2, KOCCA/KOFA, Sangam-dong, Seoul ○ Hosts : KOFIC(Korean Film Council), KOCCA ○ Sponsor : Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ○ Participants : Film, animation, CG industry and academy professionals
3D Film Discussion Topics
Presentation 1: What is the current status of Korea's CG technology?, ETRI(Electronics and Telecommunicat... |More
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