Outdoor Film Screening at Gwacheon National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art on September 27: "Bring Your Pet Dog"

Outdoor Screening with the Seoul Animal Film Festival
Film Screenings and Various Experience Programs
Registration Limited to the First 80 Dogs

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art announced on August 26 that it will co-host an outdoor screening event with the Seoul Animal Film Festival, where visitors can bring their pet dogs. The event will take place at 5 p.m. on September 27 at the Outdoor Sculpture Park of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Gwacheon.

Director Ben Leonberg and his pet dog. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

This event is organized as a pre-program for the 8th Seoul Animal Film Festival. Participants are welcome to attend with their pet dogs. At the Gwacheon branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, which is known for its natural setting, a variety of programs will be offered, including film screenings, celebratory performances, talks, an eco-friendly cafe, a pet lounge, relaxation zones, and a talent show for pets. Participation is limited to 200 people and 80 dogs to ensure a comfortable viewing experience.

This year’s featured film is the full-length horror movie “Good Boy” (2025), directed by Ben Leonberg from the United States. “Good Boy” depicts a world perceived through the eyes of a pet dog, portraying the tension and bond shared between humans and their pets in a nuanced blend of horror and melodrama. Since its screening at the 2025 South by Southwest Film Festival in the United States, it has garnered attention as a notable American independent film. The director minimized daily shooting hours over a span of three years to ensure his own pet dog could participate as naturally and comfortably as possible, making the film almost entirely by hand.

Before the screening, there will be celebratory performances and talks hosted by writer Yang Dasol, featuring singer-songwriter Jung Mila and singer-writer Sung Jinhwan. On the day of the outdoor screening, a variety of hands-on programs will be available, including the waste-free coffee truck “Plastic Eopdabang,” a rest zone for dogs, the “Ilroom With Pet Lounge,” a pet talent show, and an eco-friendly campaign booth.

The Outdoor Sculpture Park at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Gwacheon, where the screening will be held, features an expansive 33,000-square-meter lawn, forest, and 84 sculptures by domestic and international artists. The event aims to provide a unique experience for visitors and their dogs amidst nature and art in the heart of the city. Applications for participation open at 10 a.m. on August 27 through the websites of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the Seoul Animal Film Festival.

Kim Sunghee, Director of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, stated, “Experiencing and enjoying art in nature is what the Gwacheon branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art aspires to offer,” adding, “I hope this outdoor screening for the animal film festival provides a comfortable yet special time for all our visitors.”

The Seoul Animal Film Festival organizers commented, “We wish we could welcome more people, but we are limited in the number of participants we can accommodate,” and added, “We are doing our utmost to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.”

Meanwhile, the 8th Seoul Animal Film Festival will be held both online and offline for seven days, from October 28 to November 3. The festival aims to offer new perspectives on the relationship between humans and non-human animals through film screenings, director meet-and-greets, and forums.

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