KOFIC announces theaters in 2006 ArtPlus Cinema Network
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A KOFIC-appointed jury has selected 12 screens that will make up the ArtPlus Cinema Network in 2006/7.
ArtPlus is a nationwide collection of screens that agree to show local and international arthouse films for at least 60% of the year. The creation of this network has worked to provide a more stable distribution channel for arthouse films and increase the diversity of films being shown on the nation's screens. In return for signing up, the theaters who take part in the network receive an annual grant from KOFIC.
ArtPlus has also been active in organizing the distribution and marketing of certain films shown on the network.
This year, 22 applications were received and 12 screens were selected to take part in the ArtPlus Network. The terms of the contract with KOFIC will last until March 31, 2007.
The selected screens are as follows, together with the size of their grant:
Kukdo Theater (Busan), 52.6 million won
Gwangju Theater (Gwangju) , 52.6 million won
CGV Sangam 10 (Seoul), 26.1 million won
CGV Seomyeon 12 (Busan), 23.9 million won
CGV Incheon 14 (Incheon), 36.2 million won
Dongseong Art Hall (Daegu), 52.6 million
Daejeon Art Cinema (Daejeon), 51.9 million
Hypertheque Nada (Seoul), 42.1 million
Cinecube 1 (Seoul), 52.6 million
Cinecube 2 (Seoul), 28.5 million
Film Forum 1 (Seoul), 52.6 million
Film Forum 2 (Seoul), 52.6 million
The screens were selected by an 8-member jury made up of film directors, critics, distributors, independent filmmakers, technicians, etc. More information about this program can be obtained by contacting KOFIC's Domestic Support department.
Darcy Paquet (KOFIC)
ArtPlus is a nationwide collection of screens that agree to show local and international arthouse films for at least 60% of the year. The creation of this network has worked to provide a more stable distribution channel for arthouse films and increase the diversity of films being shown on the nation's screens. In return for signing up, the theaters who take part in the network receive an annual grant from KOFIC.
ArtPlus has also been active in organizing the distribution and marketing of certain films shown on the network.
This year, 22 applications were received and 12 screens were selected to take part in the ArtPlus Network. The terms of the contract with KOFIC will last until March 31, 2007.
The selected screens are as follows, together with the size of their grant:
Kukdo Theater (Busan), 52.6 million won
Gwangju Theater (Gwangju) , 52.6 million won
CGV Sangam 10 (Seoul), 26.1 million won
CGV Seomyeon 12 (Busan), 23.9 million won
CGV Incheon 14 (Incheon), 36.2 million won
Dongseong Art Hall (Daegu), 52.6 million
Daejeon Art Cinema (Daejeon), 51.9 million
Hypertheque Nada (Seoul), 42.1 million
Cinecube 1 (Seoul), 52.6 million
Cinecube 2 (Seoul), 28.5 million
Film Forum 1 (Seoul), 52.6 million
Film Forum 2 (Seoul), 52.6 million
The screens were selected by an 8-member jury made up of film directors, critics, distributors, independent filmmakers, technicians, etc. More information about this program can be obtained by contacting KOFIC's Domestic Support department.
Darcy Paquet (KOFIC)
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