The 21st edition of Korea's only genre-focused short film festival will open this October in Seoul.

Top Stars Join Forces for Indie Cinema

Actors Kim Go-eun and Koo Kyo-hwan lend their star power to support rising filmmakers, appearing together in the official trailer for the 21st Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival. The teaser was unveiled on August 6 and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Um Tae-hwa.

The trailer tells a delicate story of a couple reunited after four years. Koo visits Kim's art studio, and without a word, their glances capture the raw tension and emotion of their long-awaited meeting. Director Um described the concept as "a romantic drama-like story, soft and shimmering like light."

Festival organizers explained, "Their interaction symbolizes the relationship between the festival and its audience—capturing the emotion of reconnecting after a long wait in just a short moment."

Festival Returns October 16–20 in Seoul

The 2025 Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival will be held from October 16 to 20 at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul.

Known for its dedication to genre storytelling, this festival is Korea's only event focused solely on short films. This year's executive committee includes seven prominent directors: Um Tae-hwa, Yoon Ga-eun, Lee Sang-geun, Lee Ok-seop, Jang Jae-hyun, Jo Sung-hee, and Han Jun-hee.

The festival is organized by Cine21 and sponsored by Naver.