Explore captivating works by renowned and emerging directors on the Opening Night of the 12th KFFC!

Bong Joon Ho - Incoherence (1994)Before global acclaim with Parasite and Memories of Murder, Bong Joon Ho made Incoherence as his graduation film at the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA). This sharp, satirical short hits at the masterful social critique and bold style that would define his career.

Jang Man-min - Silver Apricot (2024)A promising new voice in Korean cinema, Jang Man-min makes his feature debut with Silver Apricot, a poetic and genre-blending exploration of memory, family and emotional distance. Also a KAFA graduate, Jang brings a fresh auteur perspective that bridges the personal and surreal.

Masoud Raouf - Sea, Carry My Dream (2023)An award-winning Iranian Canadian filmmaker and animator based in Montreal, Quebec, Masoud Raouf crafts lyrical works that explore displacement, trauma, and identity. In Sea, Carry My Dream, he transforms memory and migration into a stunning animated meditation on longing and resilience.

Join us for a unique opportunity to meet directors who are selected in KFFC’s Directors Lab, our exciting new film production initiative. Exclusive details will be revealed in person!