About AKFF
Ara Korea Film Festival (AKFF) is an in-person festival based in Korea, dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging filmmakers worldwide. We present a focused, well-curated program that connects new cinematic voices with audiences and industry professionals.
Festival description
AKFF is an international film festival dedicated to works that engage contemporary culture, identity, and new forms of cinematic expression. While welcoming diverse genres and formats, we prioritize originality, artistic integrity, and cultural relevance.
Identity
We curate screenings and an awards program that spotlight emerging filmmakers and distinctive storytelling. Our aim is to give selected works clear visibility and to create focused opportunities for exchange with audiences and industry.
Vision
AKFF exists to recognize promising voices early and to support their next steps through international exposure. We value clarity, fairness, and professional presentation—so filmmakers can be seen for the strength of their work.
Focus
- Emerging filmmakers and bold storytelling
- Artistic quality and cinematic craft
- In-person screenings and audience experience
- Worldwide submissions and fair evaluation
At a glance
- Format: Offline / in-person screenings
- Location: Korea (Venue TBA)
- Official communication: English
- Subtitles: Korean subtitles required for non‑Korean films
- Submissions: FilmFreeway only
- Eligibility: Filmmakers aged 10+ (worldwide)
- Official language: English