[HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets

Published on 2015/10/04

Korea's only specialised documentary project market, Docs Port, kicks off later this month; check out BIFF's official page to find out what's happening at Korea's biggest film festival; KOBIZ recaps the Hollywood blockbusters that made bank over the summer; and Hangul Celluloid shares their experience of the 'Korea Joa Project'.

"Docs Port Incheon 2015 Unveils 39 Projects"

Docs Port has recently revealed its selection of finalists across its various categories ("K-Pitch", "A-Pitch", "Rough Cut Sales", "Global Pitch") that will take part in the next round of its documentary development workshops. Docs Port Incheon 2015 starts at the end of this month (30th October) and will run until the 2nd: "The Korean projects out of these 39 finals will be developed again through 'Docs Lab' composed of intensive lectures and mentoring sessions by domestic and international experts. And the international projects will also display their upgraded projects at the pitching after being trained by experts".

…READ ON KOBIZ: http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/news/news.jsp?mode=VIEW&seq=3594

20th Busan International Film Festival

Korea's biggest film festival is currently underway and if you would like to see what an incredible program the 20th edition has to offer, why not explore their website and flag some features you'd like to watch in the future. If you're lucky enough to be able to attend, here's where you'll find all the details about this exciting celebration of cinema.

…READ ON BIFF: http://www.biff.kr/structure/eng/

"Summer 2015 Hollywood Blockbusters' Total Domestic Box Office Balance"

Kim Hyun-jung recaps the Korean summer box office figures by taking a look at the top Hollywood blockbusters that struck a cord with local audiences. Overall, the summer contained an equal mix of local hits and foreign favourites; two local films even pushed past 10 million admissions! Can you guess what foreign flicks were popular in Korea over the summer?

…READ ON KOBIZ: http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/news/infographic.jsp?blbdComCd=601028&seq=37&mode=VIEW

"KOFICE 'Korea Joa Project': Day 1 - Hangul Celluloid Travelogue"

Hangul Celluloid shares their experience (as well as a few snaps and a video) of the Korea Joa Project that recently took place at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Seoul. "All the Korea Joa members - 15 websites from 9 countries - gathered together to introduce themselves, become acquainted with each other and be given an overview of the myriad of incredible daily events comprising the KJ Project…"

…READ ON HANGUL CELLULOID: http://www.hangulcelluloid.com/koreajoaday1.html