International Music Film Competition
Grand PrizeAn international competition showcasing recent features that use music and sound as a central element for storytelling beyond national, genre, and formal boundaries. The jury will select one winner from the lineup to receive a trophy and a KRW 15 million cash prize.
KRW 15,000,000 (approx. USD 10,000)
Awarded to the Director
International Competition
Grand PrizeA newly established international competition showcasing outstanding new films from around the world across all genres and subjects. The jury will select one winner to receive a trophy and KRW 10 million cash prize.
KRW 10,000,000 (approx. USD 7,000)
Awarded to the Director
Music InSight
Music InSight PrizeEstablished in 2025, Music InSight highlights the artistic achievements of Korean film by professional film composers, while exploring film music’s present and future potential. Open to Korean feature films from the previous year, the competition selects finalists through a vote by JIMFA alumni. Following evaluation by an international jury, one winning composer receives a trophy and a KRW 15 million cash prize.
KRW 15,000,000
Awarded to the Film Music Director and/or Composer
New Talent SHOWBOX Awards
New Talent PrizeA competition section dedicated to discovering emerging film composers and showcasing innovative approaches to film music. The jury will select one winner from among the finalists. The winning composer will receive a trophy and a KRW 10 million cash prize.
KRW 10,000,000
Awarded to the Film Music Director and/or Composer
※ If multiple winners are selected in a single category, the prize money will be equally divided among them.