Press Guide
The JEONJU International Film Festival issues Press Badges and provides various press services through the Press Center in order to support effortless coverage for journalists.
The 25th JEONJU International Film Festival provides press services through Dropbox. A collection of press releases related to the 25th JEONJU IFF, all screening materials (photos and videos), and photos of events such as the Opening/Closing Ceremonies and Awards will be uploaded.
and Press Conferences for
Opening and Closing Film
The Press Center is designed to help journalists cover the festival, write articles, and relax. At the Press Center, the festival's overall schedule will be posted and changes will be announced, and computers and wireless LANs for writing articles will be provided.
Media holding Press Badges or Daily Passes.
Best Western Plus Jeonju Hotel, 2nd Floor
(41 Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do, Republic of Korea)
Map
May 2 (Thur) - May 9 (Thur), 10:00 - 18:00
May 10 (Fri) 10:00 - 16:00
We operate a preview room where you can watch major screenings in advance before the 25th JEONJU International Film Festival. For international screenings available in the preview room, English lines and English subtitles are provided, and Korean subtitles are not provided. The list of preview room screenings will be uploaded to the Dropbox of JEONJU IFF in early April.
Dropbox Link (English)
The preview room operates on a reservation basis. After filling out the preview room application form(Google questionnaire form) notified through the online press page or email guide, please apply at least 2 days before the desired date of viewing, and you will be contacted individually to confirm your reservation. Subsequently, you may visit us according to the scheduled date and time. The Preview Room is only available to journalists and critics.
JEONJU International Film Festival Seoul Office
(4th floor, 16, Yanghwa-ro 15-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul)Map
JEONJU Cine Complex 3rd Floor, Education Room
(22 Jeonjugaeksa 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do)Map
Apr 22 (Mon) - Apr 26 (Fri) 11:00 - 18:00 (open for a total of 5 days)
Apr 22 (Mon) - Apr 26 (Fri) 11:00 - 18:00 (open for a total of 5 days)
foreign@jeonjufest.kr
Badge holders can participate in general coverage activities, such as attending press conferences or using the Press Center. Applying within the pre-registration period (Mar 13 - Apr 16) is free of charge, and when applying on-site during the festival period, a fee of KRW 50,000 will be incurred. The payment is only available on-site. The payment should be completed at the Guest Center during the festival period. After the badge has been approved, a mobile badge will be issued through the official application of the JEONJU International Film Festival, and only those who have applied for the physical badge during the applicant information registration stage will be able to receive a physical badge. All benefits of the press badge are available and limited to badge holders.
Media that have completed applications for Press Badges and registration of additional information
Best Western Plus Jeonju Hotel, 1st Floor
41, Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do, Republic of Korea
Map
- May 1 (Wed) 13:00 - 18:00
- May 2 (Thur) - May 9 (Thur) 09:00 - 20:00
- May 10 (Fri) 09:00 - 12:00
※ Applicant ID will be checked before badge collection. (Only collectable the applicant themselves, cannot be received by someone else)
※ Issuing the badge and complimentary tickets are only available for the badge holders.
The badge and the tickets cannot be shared with another person. Please keep it with you at all times during the event.
1) Four complimentary tickets per day are available during the film festival (only for the badge holder)
* Same film on the same date cannot be issued in duplicate.
* Complimentary tickets are not available for Opening/Closing Ceremonies, Midnight Screenings, JEONJU Talk! Talk!, JEONJU Cinetour X Music, and Free Screenings
2) Badge Support will be available at Guest Center and Box Office.
3) Guest Center, Guest Cafe, Press Center and related services are available
4) Guest Welcome Package provided
5) Admission to JEONJU Project Event Hall
6) Video Library Available
7) 10% off when purchasing festival merch (souvenirs)
Daily Pass holders will be able to conduct brief coverage and photo shoots. The Pass can be issued after submitting the business card and confirming the affiliation at the Press Center. It can be used during the festival period and can be returned to the Press Center. Tickets for film festival screenings are not included.
After verification of identity at the Guest Center Badge Support
After filling application form and registering at the Press Center
During the 25th JEONJU International Film Festival, individual interviews with guests and film festival officials can be requested through the PR Media Team. Interpretation is provided for interviews. Depending on the situation, the interviews may be changed to virtual interviews using a video conference system or a round table. The list of possible interviewees will be shared later through press releases and Dropbox.
Once the interview application(Google questionnaire form) notified in advance by the press information mailing has been filled out, applicants will be individually notified regarding the interview location and time after coordinating with the guest.
Apr 16 (Tue) - Apr 21 (Sun)
During the festival period (applicants will be contacted individually according to the interview guest's schedule)
Domestic Guest / pr@jeonjufest.kr
Foreign Guest / foreign@jeonjufest.kr
Cafe in the Film street (to be announced)
- Please understand that the interview may not be held or the schedule may change depending on the guest's situation.
- Applications on the day are not accepted, and applying before the festival period will provide higher possibilities of conducting the interview.
- The final confirmed interview time and location will be notified individually.
- It may be difficult to coordinate interviews during the arrival and departure date and the Stage Appearance of the guest.
- Please fill out one individual interview application per guest. (5 applications for 5 people)
- In case of a change in the interview schedule, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance.
- Cancellation or changes on a confirmed interview on the same day will lead to a penalty and it will not be possible to apply again in the future.
- The interview time is 50 minutes (including interpretation).
PR Media Team
pr@jeonjufest.kr
foreign@jeonjufest.kr
onlinemedia@jeonjufest.kr
online_media@jeonjufest.kr
The Press Preview of the Opening Film works on application basis, and can be registered during the pre-registration period (Apr 18 - Apr 24). Only attendees can apply, and there will be an identity verification procedure on the day of the Press Preview, so please make sure to bring your business card. Admission starts 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the event.
Apr 18 (Thur) - Apr 24 (Wed)
After receiving the press guide email, fill out and submit the application form(Google questionnaire form) within the period
May 1 (Wed) Opening Day
JEONJU Digital Independent Cinema, 4th Floor
(22, Jeonjugaeksa 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do, Republic of Korea)
The Press Preview of the Closing Film works on application basis, and can be registered during the pre-registration period (Apr 18 - Apr 24). Only attendees can apply, and there will be an identity verification procedure on the day of the Press Preview, so please make sure to bring your business card. Admission starts 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the event.
Apr 18 (Thur) - Apr 24 (Wed)
After receiving the press guide email, fill out and submit the application form(Google questionnaire form) within the period
May 10 (Fri) Closing Day
JEONJU Digital Independent Cinema, 4th Floor
(22, Jeonjugaeksa 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do, Republic of Korea)
