Awards
The AKFF Awards recognize bold visions, distinct voices, and cinematic integrity across diverse forms of filmmaking.
Awards & jury
Films selected for competition will be evaluated by an international jury appointed by Ara Korea Film Festival. Winners will be officially announced during the festival period.
- Awards and Certificates for the Winner in Each Category
- Official Selection Laurels for Selected Films
- Selected filmmakers will be notified by email in advance of the public announcement.
Please note: If, at the discretion of the jury, no film meets the festival’s artistic standards in a category, awards may not be presented for that category.
Categories
Categories may be adjusted by year. Final categories will be published with the official call for entries.
Rules & Terms
AKFF is committed to providing a fair, transparent, and professional environment for filmmakers worldwide. By submitting a film to AKFF, applicants agree to the festival’s Rules & Terms.
- Eligibility: Filmmakers aged 10+ (worldwide)
- Submissions: FilmFreeway only
- Subtitles: Non-Korean films must include Korean subtitles
- Governing language: English prevails in case of discrepancy
Past awards
Winner information will be archived here by year.
- AKFF 2024 — Inaugural edition (archive coming soon)