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Korean Film Council
Korean Film Council was established in 1973 as a government agency under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It administers the Film Development Fund...
Korean Film Council
Korean Film Council was established in 1973 as a government agency under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It administers the Film Development Fund to provide financial support for film projects. The agency invests in media industry funds and encourages international co-productions. It maintains partnerships with Busan International Film Festival and Marché du Film at Cannes. Geographic reach includes offices in Seoul and Beijing alongside facilities in Namyangju and Gijang-gun. Korean Film Council runs the Korean Academy of Film Arts and the Busan Museum of Movies. It participates in the Asian Film Alliance Network as a founding member and serves as the ISAN Registration Agency for South Korea.
General information
Firm type
Government / Public Body
Year founded
1973
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Busan
Corporate office
13F-14F, 55 Centum Jungang-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea
Additional offices
Seoul, South Korea · Beijing, China
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who oversees Korean Film Council?
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism serves as the parent government agency.
How does Korean Film Council deploy capital?
It provides grants and invests through the Film Development Fund in production, marketing, and distribution.
Does Korean Film Council maintain international partnerships?
It collaborates with Busan International Film Festival, Marché du Film, and the Asian Film Alliance Network.
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