An Nyong Ha Se Yo? WELCOME TO THE FILM KINGDOM OF ASIA.
Korea International Short Film Festival is a newly founded initiative-based festival project based in Seoul that was originally created with the intention of providing a space for emerging filmmakers. The project focuses on low-budget short films that explore new experiences and narrate unique stories created under limited resources.
We are interested in how filmmakers around the world work within practical constraints, how young creators respond creatively to production challenges, and how such attempts may reflect diverse approaches to independent filmmaking.
We strive to play a small role in the emergence of a new generation in independent filmmaking by acknowledging the creative efforts of filmmakers, actors, cinematographers, editors, and producers, and by presenting their work within the framework of this initiative.
We invite you to join us as we continue this journey, and to engage with the project in a spirit of openness and exchange.

Award-related listings and information may be published on the project’s website and social media pages as part of its periodic public presentation.
During different submission cycles, the project may highlight selected works and performances as part of its ongoing recognition activities.

BEST SHORT FILM
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST STUDENT FILM
BEST SCREENPLAY
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST EDITING
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
BEST ACTOR
BEST ACTRESS
SPECIAL JURY AWARD

Rules:
- Films must be submitted via online submission only.
- Physical media submissions (such as DVD) are not accepted.
- Each film requires a separate submission.
- By submitting, you grant KISFF a non-exclusive, limited right to use submitted materials (including trailers, posters, press kits, and teasers) for project-related promotional or informational purposes.
- Films may have been produced within the last three (3) years.
- All films must be under sixty (60) minutes in length.
- Submission does not guarantee selection or recognition.
- International films must include English or Korean subtitles if the original language is neither English nor Korean.
- Entrants confirm that they have the legal authority to use all music, images, and content included in the submitted work.
- Works-in-progress and films with distribution are accepted.
- There are no restrictions on premiere status or online availability.
- Participation listings or selection-related information may be announced on the project website, social media, or partner platforms as part of its public presentation.
- Submissions cannot be withdrawn once participation confirmation has been issued.

Liability:
The sender of the submitted film is solely responsible for all copyrights and confirms legal authorization to submit the work.
Submission does not imply public screening, exhibition, or mandatory inclusion in a festival program.
The project does not guarantee screenings; submitted materials may be referenced or presented in fragments solely for project-related informational or promotional purposes.
The applicant confirms that all necessary rights for image and sound have been secured and that participation will not infringe upon any third-party rights.
No exhibition-quality screening file is required unless explicitly requested for non-public, project-related purposes.
The film and all associated intellectual property rights remain the property of the author.
The organizer shall only be liable in cases of gross negligence.
Submission constitutes acceptance of these rules and guidelines for participation.

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  • katia spivakova

    Thank you so much for honoring our film and our lead actress in "All I Need"! We are very happy that our ancestors story gets to travel the world.

    June 2024
  • Carrie Huo

    It's my honor to be an award winner with my film! Thank you so much! It means a lot to me and our team and those people who helped me during production!

    June 2024
  • Mariano Delledonne Luthier

    I was a finalist with my film "Luterista". I am very happy about it. I thank the members of the festival organization for their kindness and professionalism. Greetings from Argentina!

    May 2024
  • Great festival; very highly recommended!

    March 2024
  • Jay Sung

    제 작품 “아빠가 기억나니? (Do you remember dad?)" 를 Best Experimental film 으로 선정해 주셔서 감사드립니다. 부족한 예산과 자원에도 불구하고 열정만으로 영화를 만드는 분들의 잠재력을 북돋아주는 영화제가 되어 주시는게 얼마나 큰 힘이되는지 모릅니다. 건강히고 영화제가 끊임없이 발전해 가기를 빕니다.

    February 2024