The Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival for SDGs(SDGsFF) is held in Gyeonggi Province, the most populous local government in Korea, to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through arts and culture.
By using film as a widely accessible medium, the festival effectively delivers messages for a sustainable future while raising public awareness and encouraging meaningful civic participation.
It seeks to discover and share SDGs case studies from around the world, expanding the discourse across local communities and fostering interest in both sustainability goals and global issues.
Through the festival, a platform is created for international solidarity and cooperation toward a more sustainable future.

*What is SDGs?
-SDGs stand for the Sustainable Development Goals, a global agenda set by the United Nations for 2030.
They consist of 17 goals aimed at solving issues like poverty, inequality, and climate change to build a sustainable future. It is a worldwide action plan involving all nations and citizens.

The 1st Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival for SDGs will be held from July 3 to 4, 2025, at Pyeongtaek City Library in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
The festival is hosted by the Gyeonggi-do Council for Sustainable Development, organized by the Pyeongtaek-si Council for Sustainable Development,
the Gyeonggi Film & Media Council, and sponsored by the Gyeonggi-do.

- Festival Date:July 3 (Thu) – July 4 (Fri), 2025
- Event Contents: Opening Ceremony / Awards Ceremony / Screening of Award-Winning Films / Guest Visit (GV) Session

▶Submission Date: 2025.06.05.(Fri)-06.15.(Sun)

▶Submission Categories: All types of videos including narrative films, animations,
documentaries, UCC, and YouTube content.

▶COMPETITIVE SECTION
3 Key Themes among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
1)Economy in SDGs
– Eco-friendly energy, employment, public transportation, multicultural families,
resource recycling, etc.

2)Society in SDGs
– Vulnerable groups (women, the elderly, people with disabilities, low-income
households), eco-friendly agriculture, sustainable food, etc.

3)Environment in SDGs
– Water, rivers, wastewater, oceans, fine dust (air pollution), soil, biodiversity, etc.

▶The 12 award-winning works will be announced through the opening&awards
ceremony of the SDGsFF at 2025.07.03. (Thu)

Awards & Prizes

2025 [Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival for SDGs] Awards & Prizes

▪️ Winner Announcement Date: July 20th (Fri)
▪️ Winner Announcement Site: SDGsFF official website(https://sdgsff.creatorlink.net/)
▪️ The 12 award-winning works will be announced through the opening ceremony and awards ceremony of the SDGsFF at July 3rd, 2025 (Thu)
▪️ Festival & Awards Ceremony : 2025.07.03. (Thu) /<Pyeongtaek City Library> Gyeonggi-do Pyeongtaek-si Bijeon-ro 27, Korea
▪️ Award certificates are sent via email in pdf format.

🎬 Awards & Prizes
Total Awards: Approximately 12 works across 5 categories

1)SDGs Film Award
Awarded to a feature film that powerfully and creatively addresses sustainable development. Recognizes works that deliver impactful messages with originality.

2)SDGs Best Director Award
Given to a director who demonstrates outstanding direction and artistic achievement in a film focused on sustainable development.

3)SDGs Acting Awards (Best Actor & Best Actress)
Awarded to actors who deliver exceptional performances that embody the themes of sustainable development through their characters.

4)SDGs Screenplay Award
Recognizes writers who craft compelling stories that creatively convey the themes of sustainability.

5)SDGs Innovation Award
Awarded to a film or production team that has made an innovative and substantial contribution to sustainable development through cinema.

🏆 Judging Criteria
1)SDGs Film Award
-Clarity and strength of theme and message
-Artistic and technical quality
-Creative and effective treatment of SDGs
-Clear messaging on SDG topics like equitable economy and education
-Unique style portraying real-life events with impact

2)SDGs Best Director Award
-The director's ability to convey vision and insight on sustainability
-Excellent balance between directing technique and artistic expression

3)SDGs Acting Awards (Actor/Actress)
-Outstanding acting performance and emotional delivery
-Exceptional expression of sustainability-related character elements

4)SDGs Screenplay Award
-Strong storytelling and character development
-Meaningful dialogues and situations connected to SDG themes

5)SDGs Innovation Award
-Effective communication of the importance of environmental protection and sustainable energy
-Contribution to raising awareness among audiences on environmental issuesd.
-Encourage audiences to think about and discuss social issues.
-Conduct in-depth investigation and exploration of events and characters

Rules & Terms

The Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival for SDGs is a festival dedicated to promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We hope that citizens will understand and take action on the SDGs through the power of film.

▶Award-winning films will be made available with Korean subtitles and screened for free via the official festival website and YouTube channel for as long as the festival exists.
Therefore, only films whose creators agree to free public screenings for the purpose of SDGs promotion should be submitted.

▶By submitting your film, you will be considered to have agreed to its free public screening on the festival website and YouTube channel.

This film festival is operated with the support of civil society organizations and the dedication of volunteers.
No screening fees are charged, and no profit is generated from the screening of the award-winning films.
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  • Victor Rosalino

    Receiving the first international award for Panela Histórica at the Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival for SDGs has been a deeply meaningful milestone for our entire team. We are sincerely grateful to the festival for this recognition, and even more so for the platform it provides to works that engage with urgent social and environmental themes on a global scale.

    The festival's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) resonates powerfully with the essence of our film. Panela Histórica is not only a cultural and historical reflection on food, ancestry, and memory in the Amazon, but also a statement on sustainability, resilience, and the fight for equity and visibility of marginalized communities in Brazil.

    In a world increasingly shaped by global interconnection and local resistance, festivals like Gyeonggi's are vital. They build bridges between continents and narratives, fostering dialogue, empathy, and awareness. We are honored that our story was part of this dialogue in 2025, and we carry this recognition as fuel to keep creating with purpose.

    Thank you, Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival for SDGs, for celebrating stories that matter. May our shared visions keep growing and inspiring.

    With gratitude,
    The Panela Histórica Team

    July 2025
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  • Yalçın Yalın

    "Hello,
    It is a great honor for me to receive this award at the Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival - for SDGs.

    Being here with a production that contributes to the sustainable development goals is not only an achievement but also a great responsibility.

    I would like to thank all my teammates who have been with me on this journey, who have put their heart and soul into it, and especially the festival committee for making this process possible.

    As someone who believes in the power of art to create change, this award gives me hope.
    Thank you."

    July 2025
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  • nacho recio

    fantasctic film festival!!, really happy to get an award with my film 'preferentes' and to be with another amazing works.

    July 2025
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  • RAJ KUMAR LAMICHHANE 'RAJ SARGAM'

    Wonderful,
    I could not attend this film festival, my film Colour of Tea was present from Nepal. And the Korean people watched the film. I am happy that we have organized a grand festival in the first year. Thank you.

    Raj Sargam

    July 2025
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  • Ishak Khan

    Wonderful Film Festival for SDGs. Hope to have more such initiatives.

    July 2025
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