Suncheon-si Confirmed as Host City for Next Year's 'Namdo Film Festival'

Plans to Prepare a Diverse Film Festival Linked to the 2023 Suncheonman International Garden Expo

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Noh Gwan-gyu) announced on the 2nd that it has been finally confirmed as the host city for next year's 'Namdo Film Festival,' the largest film festival in Jeollanam-do.

The city believes that the selection of Suncheon as the host for next year reflects its possession of film professional organizations such as the Jeonnam Film Commission, its extensive experience in hosting large-scale film festivals, and its excellent transportation accessibility, which can attract film enthusiasts from Gwangju and the Yeongnam region as well as Jeonnam.

The Namdo Film Festival to be held next year plans to conduct the opening and closing ceremonies and outdoor screenings within the venue of the 2023 Suncheon Bay International Garden Expo, and will also prepare various films for enjoyment in indoor screening rooms, offering a unique experience to filmmakers.

Additionally, since the film festival will be held during the expo period, events such as discounts at accommodations and restaurants will be organized to encourage filmmakers visiting the festival to stay in Suncheon and enjoy tourism.

A Suncheon city official stated, "Through the Namdo Film Festival to be held next year, our goal is to provide local residents with opportunities to watch diverse films and to make it a unique film festival that becomes a place of harmony encompassing Jeonnam residents and both Yeongnam and Honam regions."

Meanwhile, the Namdo Film Festival is planned to be held in connection with 22 cities and counties of Jeonnam Province under the concept of a safe and enjoyable tourism and stay-type film festival.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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