제7회 예천국제스마트폰영화제 (8)

Inizio del Festival: 08 ottobre 2026      Festival si chiude: 10 ottobre 2026

The 8th Yecheon International Smartphone Film Festival (YISFF)

Submission Period: May 4, 2026 (Mon) – July 3, 2026 (Fri) (60 days)

Final Nominees Announcement: July 31, 2026 (Fri)(Official website, SNS channels, and individual notification)

Competition Overview

▪ Production Requirement: All submitted works must be filmed using a smartphone.

▪ Eligibility: - Open to all domestic and international participants

- Individuals and groups are both eligible
- No limitation on the number of participants per team

▪ Theme: Open theme (No restrictions)

Competition Categories

1. Film Division

1-1 General Division (Ages 20 and above / Format: Film)
1-2 Student Division (Ages 19 and under / Format: Film)
1-3 Senior Division (Ages 60 and above / Format: Film or Video)

2. Short-form Division

2-1 General Category (All ages / Format: Video)

Award Ceremony

Date: October 9, 2026 (Fri)
Venue: Yecheon New Town, Republic of Korea

Important Notes

▪ Plagiarized works or works that infringe copyright will be disqualified.
▪ Award winners are expected to attend the award ceremony on October 9.
▪ Films produced during school or institutional educational programs are eligible for submission.

Premi in contanti: 34,815€

Awards & Prizes

Total Prize Money: KRW 60,000,000

Grand Prize

Grand Prize (Overall Winner) – 1 winner – KRW 25,000,000

1. General Division

Best Film – 1 winner – KRW 5,000,000

Best Screenplay – 1 winner – KRW 3,000,000

Best Technical Achievement – 1 winner – KRW 2,000,000

Best Actor – 1 winner – KRW 1,000,000

Best Actress – 1 winner – KRW 1,000,000

YISFF Special Award – 5 winners – KRW 500,000 each


2. Student Division

Best Film – 1 winner – KRW 4,000,000

Best Technical Achievement – 1 winner – KRW 2,000,000

Best Actor – 1 winner – KRW 1,000,000

Best Actress – 1 winner – KRW 1,000,000

YISFF Special Award – 5 winners – KRW 500,000 each


3. Senior Division

Best Film – 1 winner – KRW 2,000,000

YISFF Special Award – 3 winners – KRW 500,000 each


▪ Short-form Division

BEST PICK – 1 winner – KRW 3,000,000

CREATOR PICK – 7 winners – KRW 500,000 each


▪ Additional Submission Materials for Final Nominees (Required only for nominated finalists for screening)

- Final Nominees Announcement: July 31, 2026 (Fri)
- Announced on the official website, social media channels, and via individual notification
- Required Additional Materials: Director photo (1 image), Film still cut (1 image), Official poster (1 image)

* Submitted materials will be used for catalog production and promotional purposes and will not be returned.

▪ Notes

- Final award recipients will be determined by the Jury Committee.
- Official announcements, including jury results, will be published on the festival website and official SNS channels.
- Selected films may not withdraw from screening once confirmed.

Submission File Requirements

* Technical Specifications

▪ Film Division
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Screen Ratio)
- Resolution: Full HD (1920×1080) recommended
- Bitrate: Minimum 50,000 kbps recommended
- File Format: MP4 recommended
- Running Time: No limit

▪ Short-form Division
- Aspect Ratio: 9:16 (Vertical format)
- Running Time: Within 1 minute

Submission Method

▪ Online submission via official website: www.yisff.kr
▪ File naming format: Title_ApplicantName
▪ Detailed submission instructions will be uploaded later on the official website and SNS channels.

Required Documents

▪ Application Form
▪ Consent Form for Collection and Use of Personal Information
▪ Film File