22nd JIMFF
JIMFF
Program Section
Competition
- International Music Film Competition
- A gathering of contemporary films centered on music. Crossing genres and forms, this section offers a panoramic view of today’s international music cinema.
- International Film Competition
- Beyond the theme of music, this section presents films that capture the world through cinematic excellence and distinctive perspectives. An expanded spectrum of contemporary cinema curated by Jecheon.
- Music InSight
- A competition section dedicated to Korean feature films that highlight the artistic achievements of Korean film music, focusing on the creative worlds of established film composers.
- New Talent
- A spotlight on emerging voices to watch. Showcasing works by new film composers whose fresh sensibilities and bold approaches signal the future of Korean music cinema.
Tribute
- JIMFF Award Recipient Special
- A special program honoring this year’s JIMFF Award recipient. Through the world and cinematic journey of a composer, it revisits the depth and resonance of music left on screen.
- Special Program
- A curated selection that reexamines the relationship between music and film across eras and genres. An in-depth exploration of the themes that JIMFF highlights at this moment.
Music Film Landscape
- Curtain Call
- Like an encore summoned by thunderous applause, this section brings the brilliance of the masters back to the screen.
- Portrait of a Musician
- Tracing the life and creative journey of musicians, this section presents intimate portraits that illuminate both the inner world of the artist and their time.
- Freestyle
- A program that surveys the landscape of contemporary music films. Through works that represent diverse eras and genres, it explores the breadth and possibilities of music cinema.
- Musicscape
- A collection of works that move beyond conventional film formats, including music videos and live performance recordings, brought together in one place.
Jecheon Together
- Made in Jecheon
- Stories that begin in Chungcheongbuk-do and Jecheon. This section presents vivid local voices shaped by regional life and culture, while also reflecting on creative connections fostered through the Jecheon Film Music Academy.
- Jecheon Family
- A section designed to create moments where everyone, across generations and boundaries, can connect through cinema.
Nocturne Special
- Overnight Screening Program
- An all-night cinematic journey across genres and forms, transforming Jecheon’s night into a truly unique experience.