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Why Korea
Asia’s Leading Film Industry
Korea as one of the largest film-producing countries in the world,
has one of the largest film markets and box office returns.
The Korean film industry has become the biggest player in the Asian entertainment industry. As well, Korean cultural influence is rapidly gaining a global foothold.
World-class Human Resources
Korea has a wealth of world-class filmmakers and actors who have gained international recognition and critical acclaim for their abilities and achievements.
Korean filmmakers and actors/actresses continue to receive awards at major international film festivals along with validation in Hollywood.
Cost-Effective Infrastructure
Korea has a variety of studios and outdoor film sets in a wide range of sizes and locations as well as full post-production laboratories, sound, and digital imagery facilities. Thanks to a highly advanced IT infrastructure and experienced technicians, its digital post-production and VFX houses boast world-class services at competitive rates.
What takes weeks or months in other countries can be done in mere days in Korea.
A Network of Regional Film Commissions
Korea houses thirteen commissions in almost every region of the country.
Korea actively provides not only support in location scouting and shooting but also various incentives for foreign audio-visual works.
The Korea Film Commissions and Industry Network (KFCIN) has been established in 2013 as a nationwide mutual-assistance system,
improving on its already outstanding film commission network.
Incentives for Foreign Audio-Visual Works
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC)’s incentive program offers a cash grant up to 25% on production costs spent in Korea, and local film commissions offer further incentives on local film shoots. In addition, the Korean film industry offers funding programs for foreign productions.
Natural Splendor and Seasonal Variety
Korea’s natural diversity offers something for any of your location needs.
Mountains, forests, coasts, and sub-tropic volcanic islands can all be reached in
only a few hours. As well, Korea’s seasonal variety gives four distinct aesthetics.
Spring, summer, fall, and winter are all distinct and beautiful in their own right.
Location Efficiency
Within a 2-hour distance from Seoul, you can find old cultural heritage, modern civilization, dynamic cityscape, and remote nature.
One benefit of Korea’s population density is the expedience one can move from one location to another.
Whatever your location needs maybe Korea has something for you, and that something can be reached in no time at all.