Got big dreams, a camera, and a story to tell? The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) is inviting student filmmakers and enthusiasts to join the Student Short Film Competition — the grand prize of which is a trip to Busan to the world-famous Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)!
This exciting competition is part of the 2025 Korean Film Festival, an annual celebration of Korean cinema that brings heartwarming stories and world-class films to Filipino audiences. This year, KCC is raising the stakes by inviting young storytellers to present their take on Korea in the Philippines — the perfect theme to capture the shared ties between the two nations.
Not only will the winning film be screened in KFF, the filmmaker can also fly to Busan to experience one of Asia’s most prestigious film festivals.
“This competition is more than just a contest — it’s an invitation for students to tell stories that connect cultures, spark conversations, and maybe even launch their future in film,” said KCC director Kim Myeongjin. “And with Busan as destination, the journey from script to screen just got even more exciting!”
So whether you’re a one-person film crew or rolling deep with your creative squad, this is your moment to call “Action!” Interested participants can fill out the application form (bit.ly/ReelConnectionsApplication) and the submission form (bit.ly/ReelConnectionsSubmission) for the film entry.
Deadline of the application is June 30, 2025.
