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Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Ocean films return to Busan
Korea International Ocean Film Festival to run June 19-22 The Korea International Ocean Film Festival is running for the eighth time from June 19-22 at Busan Cinema Center. Co-hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and the Korea Ocean Business Corp., with support from the International Ocean Film Foundation, this year's festival brings together 33 films from 10 countries under the theme 'Where the Sea Touches Us.' "Her Shark Story," directed by Ignacio Walker and Denis Arqueros, opens the festival on June 19 at 6 p.m. The documentary follows marine biologist Sofia studying whale sharks in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands while reconnecting with her father. Other selections include "Sequoias of the Sea," examining California's kelp forest destruction and restoration efforts, and "Coding for Crayfish," which tracks South African fishing communities using technology to rebuild sustainable lobster fisheries. For this year's edition, the Korea Ocean Business Corporation joins as a co-host for the first time, significantly expanding the domestic competition section. Over 200 Korean films were submitted, with 13 selected for screening during the festival. The festival launched in 2015 as "Sea & See" and adopted its current name in 2018. Tickets are available June 10 at the Busan Cinema Center website, with on-site sales also available during the festival. More details can be found at the festival's official website and social media channels.
Korea Herald
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
National Maritime Museum hosts weeklong film event celebrating the sea
The Korea Tourism Organization, the National Maritime Museum and the Korea International Ocean Film Festival are hosting the 2025 Museum Night Ocean Film Week from May 17-25. The 2025 Museum Night Ocean Film Week, held for the first time to promote tourism in Busan, South Gyeongsang Province, offers a unique opportunity to watch films, including full-length, short and animated films related to the theme of the ocean, at the National Maritime Museum in Busan. There will be special talk sessions with the films' directors and writers for in-depth discussions about the movies being screened during the event. On May 24-25, the museum is also holding a special night tour during which visitors can look around the museum with the lights off and watch ocean-related films all night long. Other programs accessible during the 2025 Museum Night Ocean Film Week include singing bowl mediation, book talks and board games. Those wishing to take part in this free event must register online at by May 14. 'We hope people create joyful memories through this special program set against the backdrop of Busan's beautiful sea. Going forward, we will continue to lead efforts in developing travel products based on unique local themes and content, while promoting a sustainable travel culture,' said the Korea Tourism Organization.
