This short film contest for students could take you to Busan

Got big dreams, a camera, and a story to tell? The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) has launched its first-ever Student Short Film Competition—and the grand prize is a trip to Busan to attend the world-famous Busan International Film Festival!

The contest is part of the 2025 Korean Film Festival, an annual celebration of Korean cinema that brings heartwarming stories and world-class films to Filipino audiences. This year, KCC is raising the stakes by inviting young storytellers to step behind the camera and show the world their take on “Korea in the Philippines”—the perfect theme to capture the shared ties between the two nations.

And the best part? The winning filmmaker won’t just see their work on the big screen at the KFF; they’ll also pack their bags for Busan for a firsthand experience of one of Asia’s most prestigious film festivals.

“This competition is more than just a contest; it’s an invitation for students to tell stories that connect cultures, spark conversations, and maybe even launch their future in film,” said KCC director Kim Myeong-jin. “And with Busan as the destination, the journey from script to screen just got even more exciting!”

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So whether you’re a one-person film crew or rolling deep with your creative squad, this is your moment to call “Action!” Interested participants can fill out the application form (bit.ly/ReelConnectionsApplication) and the submission form (bit.ly/ReelConnectionsSubmission) for the film entry. The deadline for joining is on June 30.