We are pleased to announce that Celevu is joining the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival (MSFF) as an official sponsor for its upcoming 22nd edition. Held annually in Seoul, MSFF is South Korea’s premier short film festival and has historically served as a vital launching pad for emerging independent filmmakers, directors, and actors.
Demonstrating immense industry interest, this year’s call for entries received a staggering 1,667 submissions. Following a rigorous screening process, only 44 films made the final cut. Notably, the lineup features 18 World Premieres and 2 Korean Premieres, offering audiences an exclusive look at the freshest cinematic trends and sensibilities in contemporary Korean cinema.
The festival distinguishes itself by categorizing short films into five unique genre competitions. This year, the categories will be named after iconic milestones in Korean cinema:
- Take Care of My Cat (고양이를 부탁해): Social Commentary
- Jealousy Is My Strength (질투는 나의 힘): Romance/Drama
- No Manners (품행제로): Comedy
- Epitaph (기담): Horror
- Nowhere to Hide (인정사정 볼 것 없다): Action/Thriller
To build anticipation for this year's edition, MSFF has released its official promotional trailer, titled "The Perfect Audience" (최고의 관객). The trailer features a notable collaboration between prominent industry figures, starring actors Kim Tae-ri (The Handmaiden, Twenty-Five Twenty-One) and Son Seok-gu (The Roundup, My Liberation Notes), under the direction of actor-filmmaker Koo Kyo-hwan (D.P., Kill Boksoon). In the trailer, two actors discuss what it is that film-makers want from the “perfect audience”. The conclusion that they reach may surprise you.
Organized by Next Directors and managed by Cine21, the 2026 edition of the festival welcomes Netflix as its main sponsor to foster the growth of Korean creators. Naver will also be joinsing as a media partner to help expand the audience base. Celevu is thrilled to contribute alongside these industry giants, to support the fresh talent and vision shaping the future of Korean cinema.
For this this year's festival, acclaimed director Lee Byeong-heon (Extreme Job, Dream) will serve as the head of the jury, leading a panel of distinctive filmmakers that includes:
Adding to the excitement, prominent actors Jung Hae-in, Choi Soo-young, Jo Jung-suk, Shim Eun-kyung, and Lee Min-ho have been appointed as this year's Honorary Jury. With such a formidable lineup, anticipation is soaring over whether a "Grand Prize" winner—which requires a unanimous vote from the judges—will emerge this year.
Tickets for the festival will go on sale on Thursday June 4th at 14:00 (KST), and will be exclusively available on a first-come-first-serve basis. As MSFF screenings are known to sell out within minutes, film enthusiasts are encouraged to check the screening schedule in advance and prepare for a highly competitive booking process.
At Celevu, we hope to support the broader creative community and contribute to the development of next-generation storytellers. We invite film enthusiasts, industry professionals, and creators to join us in celebrating this year's official selections!
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