Archive for category South Korea
South Korean film industry ends year strong with domestic pics
Posted by BrianDzyak in South Korea on December 5, 2015
By Tae Hong It seems South Korea’s film industry is ending its already-lucrative year on a high note with the box office success of films “The Priests” and “Inside Men.” According to Yonhap, distributor CJ Entertainment said Thursday that “The Priests” had surpassed five million ticket sales this week, becoming the first Korean film released in […]
10th Busan Film Market Opens Doors to Chinese Film Industry
Posted by BrianDzyak in Asia, China, South Korea on October 10, 2015
Vanna Emia With a record attendance and increased participation from companies, the recently concluded 2015 Busan Asian Film Market’s 10th anniversary edition was pronounced successful. The four-day event was attended by 208 participating companies. Observers noted that the 10th edition of the film market further strengthens its role as the gateway to China, the world’s fastest-growing film market. This […]
Korea donates Nu 6.8M worth of film equipment to Bhutan
Posted by BrianDzyak in Bhutan, South Korea on June 27, 2015
The assistance is expected to lead to the employment of at least 120 youth Film: In what should bring local films screenings to the gewog level, filming and screening equipment worth Nu 6.8 million or a little more than USD 110,000 was handed over to the Bhutan Film Association (BFA), yesterday. The equipment includes 60 projectors, […]
Major Cineplex, Korean firm agree to set up film-production JV
Posted by BrianDzyak in Asia, South Korea on June 3, 2015
Kwanchai Rungfapaisarn Major Cineplex Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean-based entertainment giant CJ E&M Corporation to form a joint venture for the co-production of movies for international markets, particularly Southeast Asia. Sangar Chatchairungruang, chief movie officer at Major Group, said the MoU was signed last Wednesday and the joint venture would […]
India, South Korea Sign Film Treaty
Posted by BrianDzyak in India, South Korea on May 21, 2015
by Nyay Bhushan India and South Korea have signed a co-production treaty that will enable film producers to tap into various incentives offered by both governments. The treaty was signed by South Korean minister of trade, industry and energy Yoon Sang-jik and Indian vice foreign minister Anil Wadhwa at a ceremony in Seoul. The ceremony was attended by South […]
Countries With a Booming Film Industry
Posted by BrianDzyak in Africa, India, South Korea on February 18, 2015
By Melanie Erbar in Lists Published: February 17, 2015 When it comes to blockbusters our minds associate them with massive Hollywood productions, but there are several other countries with a booming film industry in the world. Ever since technology became more accessible in developing nations, the creative workforce has increased its global presence by writing scripts, filming, and editing movies […]
Film industry people protest ‘oppression’ of BIFF chief
Posted by BrianDzyak in South Korea on February 14, 2015
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Yonhap) — A movie industry task force on Friday lodged a protest over the authorities’ alleged attempt to oust the executive director of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) for his decision to screen a politically sensitive documentary during last year’s film festival. “The authorities should stop all attempts to damage the […]
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