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Jeonju International Film Festival
Jeonju International Film Festival, or JIFF, is one of South Korea's key platforms for independent and arthouse cinema. Launched in 2000, the festival built its reputation on discovery, international curation, and a serious commitment to alternative film culture. The 27th edition opened in 2026 with 237 films from 54 countries, 78 world premieres, and a tribute to Ahn Sung-ki, while screenings spread across venues including CGV Jeonjugosa and Megabox Jeonju Gaeksa. JIFF remains a yearly pressure test for where Korean cinema is headed beyond the multiplex.
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What is the Jeonju International Film Festival?
Jeonju International Film Festival, usually shortened to JIFF, is a South Korean film festival focused on independent, arthouse, and formally adventurous cinema. It launched in 2000 and has grown into one of Asia's most closely watched discovery platforms for new filmmakers and global festival titles.
When was Jeonju International Film Festival founded?
JIFF was founded in 2000 in Jeonju, South Korea. From the start, it positioned itself around independent and experimental filmmaking rather than red-carpet scale alone, which is why it remains distinct from Korea's larger market-facing film events.
Where does the Jeonju International Film Festival take place?
The festival takes place in Jeonju, South Korea, with screenings and events spread across multiple venues in the city. The 2026 edition ran across five venues, including CGV Jeonjugosa and Megabox Jeonju Gaeksa, giving the event a visible citywide footprint.
