LKFF 23: CINEMA NOW – Programmer’s Note
As the strand devoted to contemporary Korean film, Cinema Now surfs the Zeitgeist and rides the Hallyu’s crest, capturing the present in cross-section. This synchronic approach to a national cinema ensures two things in conflict: continuity, and novelty. For while the strand’s selection represents the cutting edge and the (roaring) current of Korean cinema today, the discoveries at that coalfac...
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Job Opportunity: London Korean Film Festival 2023 Volunteers
The London Korean Film Festival (2nd – 16th November 2023) is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to carry out specific roles across the Festival and during the build-up. Our volunteer programme is a good way to gain experience in a variety of areas, from event production to technical, while also gaining insight into the film festival sector and Korean culture. Depending on the shift, volunt...
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LKFF 2023 DATES AND SPECIAL FOCUS ANNOUNCED
London Korean Film Festival announces 2023 dates and Special Focus Dedicated to the 40th Anniversary of the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA) The London Korean Film Festival (LKFF) returns with its 18th edition. LKFF will run from 2 November – 16 November 2023 in cinema venues across London. With the biggest programme dedicated to Korean cinema outside of the country itself, the festival is pr...
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Jung Jae-il in Conversation
The composer of Parasite, Okja, Broker and Squid Game discusses his career. BFI Southbank –Saturday 30 September 2023 18:10 – NFT1 Book your tickets here! Award-winning composer Jung Jae-il is has created some of South Korea’s most popular scores. He has worked on titles such as Kore-eda Hirokazu’s Broker, Hwang Dong-hyuk’s Squid Game series and collaborated with Bong Joon Ho on Okj...
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Job Opportunity: LKFF – Marketing Coordinator
Please read the following job description and candidate specification carefully, telling us in your cover letter what brought you to apply for this role, and with what kind of professional skills you can contribute to the film festival. Please submit your application (cover letter and CV) via email. Your cover letter should outline why you are interested in the role, as well as the skill...
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