12th Muju Sangol Film Festival 'Discussing the Present and Future'

On the 6th, a Forum Opens to Discuss Film Festival Development Plans

The 12th Muju Mountain Valley Film Festival Academy Talk was held on the 6th at the Choi Buk Art Museum Multipurpose Video Hall in Muju-gun, Jeonbuk. The theme was 'Trends of Domestic and International Film Festivals and the Current State of the Muju Mountain Valley Film Festival.'

On this day, about 100 people gathered to share discussions on the current status of domestic film festivals, the history of international film festivals, and the value, changes, and audience of film festivals. The Muju Mountain Valley Film Festival, Jeonbuk National University Cultural Convergence Archiving Research Institute, and the 4th phase BK21 Homo De-Biblos Training Project Group jointly hosted the event.

On the 6th, the 12th Muju Sangol Film Festival Academy Talk was held at the Multipurpose Video Hall of the Choibuk Art Museum in Muju-gun, Jeonbuk. The event's theme was "Trends of Domestic and International Film Festivals and the Current Status of the Muju Sangol Film Festival."
[Photo by Muju-gun]

This event was organized as an academicevent to open a forum for discussion on film festivals facing difficulties due to changes in the film industry and policies. The moderator was Hong Young-joo, Secretary General of the Ulsan Ulju World Mountain Film Festival. Professor Kim Yi-seok of Dong-Eui University’s Department of Film Studies (member of the Korean Film Council), Kim Hyung-seok, Executive Director of the Chuncheon Film Festival (film critic), and Professor Kim Geon of Jeonbuk National University (former Executive Director of the Muju Mountain Valley Film Festival) participated as panelists, presenting topics and engaging in discussions.

Professor Kim Yi-seok of Dong-Eui University stated, "The Muju Mountain Valley Film Festival is recognized as a film festival that coexists with nature and successfully embodies regional characteristics," adding, "It is necessary to explore ways to contribute to the development of local film culture and expand cultural enjoyment rights for local residents beyond the festival period."

Kim Hyung-seok, Executive Director of the Chuncheon Film Festival, presented on 'The Value and Present of the Muju Mountain Valley Film Festival as a Local Film Festival.' He evaluated, "The Muju Mountain Valley Film Festival is considered the most representative form of the second-generation film festival (which pursues a free form beyond the format and paradigm of existing film festivals) and a solid example of a local film festival." He added, "The festival’s transition to a paid model through a reservation system marks a new phase as a popular film festival, and its changes and future are highly anticipated."

Professor Kim Geon of Jeonbuk National University attracted attention by presenting 'The Past, Present, and Future of the Muju Mountain Valley Film Festival Centered on the Concept of Flaneur (Stroller).' He said, "The Muju Mountain Valley Film Festival has grown from its origins in a major shift of thinking to become Korea’s representative summer holiday film festival," suggesting directions for the present and future. For the festival’s progressive future, he proposed ▲ a contrarian strategy based on audience satisfaction survey results ▲ shifting the focus from 'competition' in the spatiotemporal relationship with international film festivals to 'new values of thought' ▲ establishing philosophical vision and values ▲ exploring applicable programs.

Hwang In-hong, Mayor of Muju-gun, said, "I am honored to have this opportunity to look back on the past 11 years of the Muju Mountain Valley Film Festival with experts and to consider its future growth," adding, "As a brand representing the natural special city of Muju and a film festival contributing to the development of Korean cinema and film festivals, we will enhance local capabilities to ensure its positive development continues."

Meanwhile, the 12th Muju Mountain Valley Film Festival, which opened on the 5th, will be held until the 9th at Muju Deungnamu Stadium and the Deogyusan National Park area. The opening film is 'Because I Hate Korea' directed by Jang Geon-jae. A total of 96 films from 21 countries will be screened. Various programs including performances, exhibitions, and experiences will be held.

The 12th Muju Sangol Film Festival. [Photo by Muju-gun]

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