Korean Film Council Explained

Agency Name:Korean Film Council
Formed:April 3, 1973
Preceding1:Korean Motion Picture Promotion Corporation
Preceding2:Korean Film Commission
Jurisdiction:South Korea
Headquarters:Haeundae, Busan, South Korea

The Korean Film Council (KOFIC;) is a state-supported, self-administered organization under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of the Republic of Korea.[1]

History

KOFIC was launched in 1973 as the Korean Motion Picture Promotion Corporation (KMPPC). It changed its name to Korean Film Commission in 1999, to be set up as a self-regulating body that could institute film policy without requiring the ratification of the Ministry of Culture. It changed its name once more to Korean Film Council in 2004 to avoid confusion with local film commissions that provide support for location shooting.[2] [3]

Roles

KOFIC is composed of nine commissioners, including one full-time chairman and 8 committee members appointed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in order to discuss and decide on the main policies related to Korean films.[4]

It aims to promote and support Korean films both in Korea and abroad.[5] [6] [7] [8]

Timeline (1973–2013)

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lee. Hyo-won. Major South Korean Film Bodies Move to Busan. The Hollywood Reporter. 2016-01-24. 28 October 2013.
  2. Web site: Stephen. Cremin. Korean Film Council: Young at Forty. Film Business Asia. 2016-01-24. 8 October 2013.
  3. Web site: The Korean Film Council (KOFIC). www.koreanfilm.org. 2016-01-24.
  4. Web site: Introduction of KOFIC. Korean Film Biz Zone. 2016-01-24.
  5. Web site: Korean Film Council. Korean Film Biz Zone. 2016-01-24.
  6. Web site: Darcy. Paquet. Korean Film Council: diversified support. ASEF culture360. 2016-01-24. 2008.
  7. Web site: Darcy. Paquet. Funding the Korean film business. ASEF culture360. 2016-01-24. 2008.
  8. Web site: Darcy. Paquet. The impressive rise of Korean film. ASEF culture360. 2016-01-24. 2008.