2017 Korean Film Release Accumulation Support Program
Eligible for accumulation support if your long-feature film exceeds 100,000 viewers or your independent/art film exceeds 5,000 viewers.
- Eligible
- Production companies of long-feature films and independent/art films meeting audience criteria
- Deadline
- 2026.12.02
This program supports production companies of long-feature films released after Nov 1, 2016 (with over 100,000 viewers) and independent/art films released after Nov 1, 2015 (with over 5,000 viewers). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the budget is exhausted.
3-second summary
- Target: Production companies of long-feature and independent/art films
- Application Period: Rolling basis (until budget exhaustion)
- Documents: Application form, supporting documents (business registration, etc.), project proposal
Eligibility checklist
- Long-feature films: Production companies with films released after Nov 1, 2016, ended by Oct 31, 2017, with over 100,000 viewers
- Independent/Art films: Production companies (or individuals) with films released after Nov 1, 2015, ended by Oct 31, 2017, with over 5,000 viewers
- Accumulation application: The release date of the most recent work must meet the current year's eligibility criteria
- Exclusion: Works previously selected for other KOFIC support programs
- Exclusion: Production companies currently participating in this program
- Exclusion: Companies with debts to KOFIC
- Exclusion: Businesses with unpaid national or local taxes
- Exclusion: Entities under participation restrictions due to contract violations
- Exclusion: Production companies/executives/directors involved in disputes/lawsuits regarding wage arrears
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Period: Rolling basis (from announcement date until budget exhaustion)
Recommended for
- Recommended for directors who have recently produced long-feature or independent/art films that met specific audience thresholds.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Production companies of long-feature films and independent/art films meeting audience criteria. Details: Long-feature films: Production companies with films released after Nov 1, 2016, ended by Oct 31, 2017, with over 100,000 viewers; Independent/Art films: Production companies (or individuals) with films released after Nov 1, 2015, ended by Oct 31, 2017, with over 5,000 viewers; Accumulation application: The release date of the most recent work must meet the current year's eligibility criteria; Exclusion: Works previously selected for other KOFIC support programs.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026.12.02. Schedules may change — confirm against the official program notice.
How do I apply?
Applications follow the official program notice, which is in Korean. See the source link for the method and receiving office; Beaconoi can prepare an English draft for your review.
Last updated · Source: official program notice
※ Program information is compiled from each institution’s public sources; actual eligibility, amounts and deadlines may change. Always verify against the official notice (in Korean) before applying.