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Seoul Extreme Film Festival (1)

Postponed

Deadlines

26 Mar 2024
Call for entries

31 May 2024
Early deadline

30 Jun 2024
Standard deadline

31 Jul 2024
Late deadline

31 Aug 2024
Festival closed

31 Mar 2025
Notification date

30 Mar 2025
30 Mar 2025

Address

Mabang-ro 10-gil, 06775, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Festival description

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Script / Pitch projects

Festival requirements

Film festival

Fiction

Documentary

Animation

Fantastic

Terror

Experimental

Music Video

Other

Any Genre

Any Theme

Has submission fees

International Festival

Physical Location

January 2022

Production countries: Any

Shooting countries: Any

Director nationalities: Any

Debut Films

School projects

Short Films

Feature Films

Any language

Subtitles
English Korean

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Festival description (Edition: 1)

Festival start: 30 March 2025 Festival end: 30 March 2025

The Seoul Extreme Film Festival is a newly established film festival based in Seoul with the goal of gathering filmmakers from around the world. As the newest addition to the global film festival circuit, Seoul Extreme Film Festival aims to celebrate the diverse spectrum of cinematic artistry while providing a platform for emerging and established filmmakers alike.

From thought-provoking documentaries to pulse-pounding thrillers, heartwarming dramas, all the heart fluttered sports to avant-garde experiments, Seoul Extreme Film Festival celebrates the art of storytelling in all its forms. Through screenings, Q&A sessions, panel discussions, workshops, and networking events, we foster dialogue and collaboration among filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences, fostering a dynamic creative ecosystem.

Located in the heart of Seoul, Seoul Extreme Film Festival provides a hub where filmmakers and film enthusiasts can come together to share their passion for cinema.

Join us as we embark on this cinematic adventure, where dreams are realized, voices are heard, and the magic of the movies is celebrated in all its glory. Welcome to the Seoul Extreme Film Festival – where the power of film knows no bounds.

Prizes and qualifications

Best Feature
Best Short
Best Extreme
Best student
Best director ( Feature film)
Best director ( Short film)
Best Screenplay ( Feature film)
Best Screenplay (Short film)
People's Choice ( Feature film)
People's Choice ( Short film)
Best Independent Film
Best First director
Best Thriller
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Horror
Best Comedy
Best Drama
Best music
Best actress
Best actor

Rules

– Films must be submitted via an online screen ONLY.

– We DO NOT accept films submitted on DVD.

– If you are submitting more than ONE entry, a separate submission is required for EACH film.

– You are providing BNWSFF a nonexclusive limited license to use segments of your film (including trailers/film posters/press kits/teasers) for promotional purposes.

– The film production may be from the last THREE years.

– Submissions DO NOT guarantee selection.

– All international films MUST have English or Korean subtitles if in another language.

– Entrants confirm and warrant that they have the required legal authority to use all music, images, and content in the entry submitted.

– Works-in-progress and films with distribution are accepted.

– No restrictions on premiere or online statuses.

– Official Selections will be announced on the website, social media and partners.

– Films CAN NOT be withdrawn from the festival program after being selected.

Liability:

The sender of the submitted film is responsible for all copyrights. He is legally authorized to enter his film in the festival and, if selected for the festival, authorized to give screening permission.

Filmmaker agrees that film entered into the festival may be selected for screening at the Festival, and that fragments of the film might be also presented through mass media, in association with the promotional campaigns of the Festival.

The applicant has secured all necessary rights for both picture and sound, and the exhibition will not violate or infringe upon any rights, including but not limited to music, images, and content.

If selected for the festival the applicant acknowledges and agrees that an exhibition quality digital screening file must be made available for screening by the Date of Event.
The film, including all copyrights, remains the property of the author.

If screenings or information are inaccurate or flawed, the organizer is only liable in case of gross negligence.

The applicant has to read and accept the regulations and guidelines for participation.

Best actor

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best actress

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best music

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best Drama

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best Comedy

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best Horror

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best Documentary

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best Thriller

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best First director

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best Independent Film

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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People's Choice ( Short film)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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People's Choice ( Feature film)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best Screenplay (Short film)

Script / Pitch

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best Screenplay ( Feature film)

Script / Pitch

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best director (Short film)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best director ( Feature film)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best student

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best Extreme

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Best Short

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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31 Aug 24

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Best Feature

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 31 May 24

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 30 Jun 24

Late 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 31 Jul 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 31 Aug 24

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Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24

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