Jeonnam Emerging as a Hub for Video Filming... 215 Productions Shot

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Jeonnam Province announced that a total of 215 films were shot in Jeonnam last year through location shooting support for movies, dramas, and other video content. This is the highest record since the establishment of the Jeonnam Film Commission in 2004.

In particular, dramas filmed in Jeonnam such as "Pachinko," "The Red Sleeve," and "All of Us Are Dead" have received worldwide acclaim, and interest in the filming locations is growing.

"Pachinko," which depicts the Japanese colonial era, was filmed at locations including the Suncheon Drama Film Set and Mokpo Cultural Center.

The K-zombie drama "All of Us Are Dead," currently popular on Netflix, was filmed at the (closed) Myungshin University in Suncheon and the (former) Jangheung Prison in Jangheung.

"The Red Sleeve," which ended in January, was filmed at the Nagan Eupseong Folk Village in Suncheon, the Yeokrin set in Damyang, and Yeolhwajeong in Boseong.

The reason drama and film producers visit Jeonnam is analyzed to be due to restrictions on outdoor activities caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the diversification of production and distribution platforms centered on online video services (OTT).

The Jeonnam Film Commission is providing various supports for filming in Jeonnam, including infrastructure development, keeping pace with the changing times.

Additionally, based on cooperation with 22 member cities and counties, it provides information and environments for filming locations, and contributes to the balanced development of local video culture and revitalization of the local economy through attracting and supporting domestic and international film and video productions.

A representative of the Jeonnam Film Commission said, "The success of TV and movies increases interest in the region, resulting in significant regional promotional effects. Since production costs spent by filming teams staying in Jeonnam also considerably boost the local economy, we plan to actively attract more video productions."

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