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Extreme Shorts & Shorts 6

This year, ""Extreme Shorts & Shorts Competiton"" received 3,440 films from 119 countries. The addition of the ""New Generation"" and the expansion of the submission platforms led to this significant increase. Following a thorough selection process by the committee, 40 Korean films (15 extreme-shorts and 25 shorts) and 44 international films (17 extreme-shorts and 27 shorts) made it to the competition.
One noticeable aspect this time is the difference in tendencies between Korean and international short films. Many Korean films have embraced strong sense of formality over realism. In contrast, international films often address socially critical themes. It is speculated that after the pandemic, the Korean film industry became captivated by genres due to the new media, while foreign directors may have concentrated on challenging realities of the global film industry.
This year's competition has been structured to offer a diverse viewing experience by providing fresh perspective on cinematic experiences. It includes works that delve deep into life and absurdity, inviting audiences to a chaotic but free interpretation and may even encourage to discover hidden threads subconsciously.
Regrettably, this year saw the merger of the Korean and International Competition into a single program. While this decision was forced by various external factors, it is presented with sincere apologies. We hope for a return to the separation of the two programs in the near future and extend our gratitude to all who submitted their valuable works.

It's hard to walk on daylight

Director. Seungho JEOUNG

Korea | 2023 | 3'23" | Korean | Animation | Color

Someone goes out after a long time. But there is no sign of people outside. Where did everyone go?

The Cicada

Director. Seoyeon AHN

Korea | 2022 | 9'27" | Korean | Animation | Color

The Cicada, who seems to have moved into an empty cave, tells his story.In three different scenes, he talks about meaningful dreams and ligering feeli...

Dog days

Director. Young A LEE

Korea | 2022 | 9'37" | Korean | Fiction | Color

Se young is still unable to escape the loss of a dog named Choko. She wants to visit the owner to say sorry, but it is not that easy.

History of Pressure

Director. Jang-hee PARK

Korea | 2023 | 18'10'' | Korean | Fiction | Color

A month after the dolphin's release.Next to the zoo, consent to the reconstruction of Jugong Apartment will be made.

The Nymphomaniac Mosquito

Director. Danielle BOUTEILLE

Austria | 2023 | 1'22" | ETC. | Animation | Color

Gustav is a nymphomaniac mosquito. He finds himself attracted to dangerous objects like fire, knives, corpses and stones.

Somber

Director. Alexis MORISSON

France | 2022 | 6'26" | No Dialogue | Animation | Color

A plastic scavenging diver has an accident which will make him fall in an oceanic rift. In the abyss he will have to find a way up to survive, but the...

The Nomadic Tomb

Director. Pei Yi YU

Taiwan | 2023 | 4'20'' | No Dialogue | Animation | B&W

We enter the world from the womb with empty hands, and depart with nothing but our tomb. A runaway tomb on its journey represents a nomadic existence....

Animal Hospital

Director. Juan RENAU

France, Argentina | 2023 | 20'29" | ETC. | Documentary | Color

In Buenos Aires, sick animals and their owners found a shelter in a hospital dedicated to them. In this place, passionated veterinarians welcome them ...

Hooves Beat

Director. Fargol Masrourirad & Seyed Hossein Zeitoonnejad

Iran | 2022 | 13'33'' | ETC. | Fiction | Color

In a border village between Iran and Iraq, lives Tino, a 12-year-old youngster with his parents. After finding out about a heart-breaking incident tha...

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