Call for entries: Music-themed film competition in South Korea

Launched in 2005 as an advocate for musical films, the JIMFF is the only music and film festival in Asia. Its programming includes both a celebration of film and contemporary music shared across genres and generations.

Eligibility

• Only films completed after 1 January 2019 are eligible for submission.
• Selected films will be screened in their original version. If the dialogue of the film is not in English, it must include English subtitles.

Note: The winner in the World Music Film Today category will be awarded 50m South Korean Won (about $45 000). The category caters for the latest feature-length films (more than an hour), which are yet to be premiered in the country.

Below are other categories with no prize money allocations:

World Music Film’s Landscape: This section introduces a selection of international films about music or musicians. The films should explore various aspects of life and culture through music.

Korean Music Film Now: This section introduces Korea’s latest music films in various genres, including narrative, documentaries and animated films.

Family Fest: This section targets enjoyable, family-centred intergenerational music films.

Cinema Concert: A signature programme of JIMFF, this section represents the most primitive form of film music while experiencing simultaneous screening and live music performance.

How to apply

• The submission process is free.
• Applicants can find information on how to submit under the categories and fees section here.

The submission deadline is 30 April at 5pm (CAT).

For inquiries, send an email to [email protected].

View the original call here.