The Korean Cultural Centre and the CJ Cultural Foundation are thrilled to co-present "STORY UP Shorts in CANADA" on Friday, August 30 at 7 PM at the Korean Cultural Centre. "STORY UP Shorts in CANADA" showcases films by aspiring young Korean directors who dream of making an impact on world cinema, following in the footsteps of BONG Joon-Ho and PARK Chan-Wook. Through the screening of three award-winning films, viewers will have the opportunity to delve into the unique perspectives of these emerging directors and connect with their compelling stories. The program will feature <Light It Up at 2 AM>(2022, YOO Jong-Seok), <Slaughter>(2023, YUN Do-Yeong), and <Forest of Echoes>(2023, LIM Yoo-Ri). A Directors Talk with LIM Yoo-Ri will follow the screenings, offering attendees the chance to gain insights directly from one of the filmmakers. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the innovative works of South Korea’s next generation of directors. - Date: August 30 (Fri), 2024, 19:00 (ET) - Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin Street, Unit 101, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1L4) - Registration: https://forms.gle/SRpT7c29q6nCJd6p6 ***

In 1988, a 17-year-old genius teenage boy named ‘Joon-kyung’(Park Jeong-min) lives in a village where there is no train station when the only way to get in and out is by train. Dreaming of making a way station for his sister and the villagers who have no choice but to commute along the dangerous train tracks every day, ‘Joon-kyung’ sends numerous letters to the President, but with no reply. ‘Ra-hee’(Im Yoon-ah), who has a crush on ‘Joon-kyung’, does everything she can to help him meet the President. Will ‘Joon-kyung’ and ‘Ra-hee’ be able to build a way station in the village and protect the villagers? *** The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host an Online K-Cinema Screening of the <Miracle: Letters To The President>(2021) from Wednesday, September 18 to Tuesday, September 24. * Please use the RSVP form below to sign up, and the link and viewing instructions will be emailed by September 17, 3:00 PM.   - Registration form: https://forms.gle/RU67BKxG5pfPNJqWA   - Submit the RSVP by September 17 12:00PM (EST) - Limited tickets available, First-come, first-served basis. * This online screening will only be available for streaming within Canada. * The illegal copying and distribution of the films will be subject to legal consequences. * Free admission * PG-12 * KCC’s K-Cinema online screening will be via MovieBloc(https://www.moviebloc.com) platform.  

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) is pleased to partner with Fantasia 2024 to present excellent Korean films and provide cultural experiences. [Korean Film Screenings] There are 7 Korean feature films, including <FAQ>, <The Killers>, <Brave Citizen>, <4 PM>, <Mash Ville>, <The Roundup: Punishment> and <The Tenants>, and 20 short films at Fantasia this year. [Korean Cultural Centre Cultural Experience Program] During the festival period, Fantasia and the Korean Cultural Centre Canada proudly present the Korean Culture Boxes exhibition. The Korean Culture Boxes will provide an interactive journey for understanding and experiencing the lifestyle of Koreans. Hansik Box: The Hansik boxes are designed to provide an easy and joyful introduction to hansik (Korean food) for all Fantasia audiences. These interactive exhibition boxes offer an enjoyable experience of Korean food culture, allowing audiences to discover their favourite Korean dishes. Hanbok Box: The Hanbok Box offers a unique opportunity for audiences to try on hanbok, the traditional Korean clothing, along with various types of hats. Immerse yourself in the unique beauty of Korea with the Hanbok Box. Please note that the Hanbok Box is only exhibited occasionally. - Date: July 20 (Sat) - August 4 (Sun), 2024 - Location: Auditorium des diplômés de la SGWU, Théâtre Hall (1455 boulevard de Maisonneuve O.) - Event Information: https://fantasiafestival.com/en/activity/expositions-de-boites-culturelles-coreennes [Makgeolli Workshop] In conjunction with the screenings of <FAQ>, Fantasia and the Korean Cultural Centre Canada are pleased to host two Makgeolli Workshops featuring makgeolli expert M. Carol Duplain Ing, president of Brasserie Vrooden Inc. This workshop offers an opportunity to share Carol's expertise and provide an introduction to makgeolli (a traditional Korean rice wine made by fermenting rice and a fermentation starter called nuruk). Participants will have the chance to taste makgeolli and learn how to craft their own using the provided kits. - Date: July 24 (Wed) (French), July 25 (Thu) (English), 2024, 17:00 (ET) - Location: Pony BBQ Coréen (1608 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, Quebec H3H 2S7) - Event Information: https://fantasiafestival.com/en/activity/ateliers-makgeolli-version-anglaise - Registration: (FR) https://forms.gle/Nwnjx5HnKdFrp9FX9                          (EN) https://forms.gle/3WDd5nFcW5NH898n9 [Ottawa Special Screening: CineMapsosa 2024] In collaboration with the Fantasia International Film Festival, the Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) is excited to host the special screening of CineMapsosa 2024 in Ottawa! Join us on August 3 at 2 PM at the KCC for an exclusive showcase featuring a screening and a Directors' Talk with JEONG Jaehee and JANG Hawon. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the innovative works of emerging South Korean directors and gain insights directly from the filmmakers themselves. - Date: August 3 (Sat), 2024, 14:00 (ET) - Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin Street, Unit 101, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1L4) - Registration: https://forms.gle/p7FAUtR8TJcfQpMF7  - Program Information: https://fantasiafestival.com/en/program/cinemapsosa-2024  Fantasia International Film Festival Website: https://fantasiafestival.com/en/

A crime drama that takes place when reporter Sang-jin, who learned of the existence of the ‘internet troll factory’ through a report on online public opinion manipulation, encounters a huge entity in the process of covering them. *** The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host an Online K-Cinema Screening of the <Troll Factory>(2024) from Wednesday, July 24 to Tuesday, July 30. * Please use the RSVP form below to sign up, and the link and viewing instructions will be emailed by July 23, 3:00 PM.   - Registration form: https://forms.gle/LVjsgK2aR5qahZUW9  - Submit the RSVP by July 23 12:00PM (EST) - Limited tickets available, First-come, first-served basis. * This online screening will only be available for streaming within Canada. * The illegal copying and distribution of the films will be subject to legal consequences. * Free admission * PG-15 * KCC’s K-Cinema online screening will be via MovieBloc(https://www.moviebloc.com) platform.  

Having lost her entire fortune after falling for a scam, Duk-hee receives another call from the scammer himself… This time, it’s a plea for help! Determined to rescue the scammer Son and recover her lost money, Duk-hee equips herself with various skills. Along with her equally determined colleagues, she flies directly to Qingdao, China, to take matters into her own hands. *** The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host an Online K-Cinema Screening of the <Citizen of A Kind>(2024) from Wednesday, June 19 to Tuesday, June 25. * Please use the RSVP form below to sign up, and the link and viewing instructions will be emailed by June 18, 3:00 PM.   - Registration form: https://forms.gle/HtfBz6jhKaXNK8yr7   - Submit the RSVP by June 18 12:00PM (EST) - Limited tickets available, First-come, first-served basis. * This online screening will only be available for streaming within Canada. * The illegal copying and distribution of the films will be subject to legal consequences. * Free admission * PG-15 * KCC’s K-Cinema online screening will be via MovieBloc(https://www.moviebloc.com) platform.  

The world has been reduced to rubble by a massive earthquake. While no one knows for sure how far the ruins stretch, or what the cause of the earthquake may be, in the heart of Seoul there is only one apartment building left standing. It is called Hwang Gung Apartments. As time passes, outsiders start coming into Hwang Gung Apartments trying to escape the extreme cold. Before long, the apartment residents are unable to cope with the increasing numbers. Feeling a threat to their very survival, the residents enact a special measure.   ***** The Korean Cultural Centre is delighted to announce an in-person K-Cinema Screening of 'Concrete Utopia' (2023) on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the ByTowne Cinema. Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024 Time: 16:00 (ET) Venue: ByTowne Cinema (325 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5Y4) - Registration form: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/866843611577  - Registration link will be open on March 22 at 2:00 am(ET) - 650 applicants only, first-come, first-serve basis

Hae-young has just turned 20. She has one problem; her father, Gu Bon-jin. He was on the run in a car he had stolen and had a car accident, which put him in a coma. Not only does she learn that her father's restaurant would be taken over by a newly married couple, but she also learns that her father is diagnosed with a brain death. To make matters worse, a young couple, who was injured in the car accident, has asked for a big settlement. *** The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host an Online K-Cinema Screening of the <The Girl on a Bulldozer>(2022) from Wednesday, April 24 to Tuesday, April 30. * Please use the RSVP form below to sign up, and the link, access code, and viewing instructions will be emailed by April 23, 5:00 PM.   * This online screening will only be available for streaming within Canada. * The illegal copying and distribution of the films will be subject to legal consequences. * KCC’s online screening will be via VIMEO platform. * Once you activate your code, you will have 48 hours to watch the movie. * Free admission * PG-15 - Registration form: https://forms.gle/hZivdRvppHL31ZZ59 - Submit the RSVP by April 26 4:00PM (EST) - Limited tickets available, First-come, first-served basis. * Viewing Instructions 1. Click the link sent via email. 2. Click the blue RENT button (Clicking this will not proceed to payment). 3. Sign up/log in to VIMEO or join by Facebook or Google. 4. Click the blue APPLY PROMO CODE button located under the payment slots. *DO NOT PROCEED WITH PAYMENT 5. Enter the promo code. 6. Double check the discounted price and continue. 7. Click the WATCH NOW button to screen movie.

In December 1979, Seoul had been enduring a harsh winter before the upcoming spring. After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d’état bursts out by Defense Security Commander CHUN Doo-gwang (HWANG Jung-min) and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander LEE Tae-shin (JUNG Woo-sung), an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against CHUN Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are being indecisive and the Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction. *** The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host an Online K-Cinema Screening of the <12.12: The Day>(2023) from Wednesday, March 20 to Tuesday, March 26. * Please use the RSVP form below to sign up, and the link, access code, and viewing instructions will be emailed by March 19, 5:00 PM.   * This online screening will only be available for streaming within Canada. * The illegal copying and distribution of the films will be subject to legal consequences. * KCC’s online screening will be via VIMEO platform. * Once you activate your code, you will have 48 hours to watch the movie. * Free admission * PG-12  - Registration form: https://forms.gle/fNuXYMfMqjjnQqbT7  - Submit the RSVP by March 22 4:00PM (EST) - Limited tickets available, First-come, first-served basis. * Viewing Instructions 1. Click the link sent via email. 2. Click the blue RENT button (Clicking this will not proceed to payment). 3. Sign up/log in to VIMEO or join by Facebook or Google. 4. Click the blue APPLY PROMO CODE button located under the payment slots. *DO NOT PROCEED WITH PAYMENT 5. Enter the promo code. 6. Double-check the discounted price and continue. 7. Click the WATCH NOW button to watch the movie.