Korea International Ocean Film Festival (KIOFF)




Humans live with endless curiosity about the unknown world. The ocean, which occupies most of the Earth's surface to the extent that it is called the 'Blue Planet,' still remains veiled. Therefore, the ocean inspires human imagination and inquisitiveness. The Korea International Ocean Film Festival, which tells stories of the ocean and people, started as 'Sea & See' in 2015, changed its name to KIOFF (Korea International Ocean Film Festival) in 2018, and has been communicating with the world. Through various ocean films that capture all stories of the ocean, from its grandeur and mystery to its current struggles, the festival aims to practice the beautiful coexistence of the ocean and humanity.
The main programs of the Korea International Ocean Film Festival, held from June 18 to 21, 2026, are as follows: The opening ceremony will be on 2026.06.18 (Thu) at 18:30 in the Busan Cinema Center Main Theater, and the closing ceremony will be on 2026.06.21 (Sun) at 18:00 in the Busan Cinema Center Cinematheque. Film screenings will take place from 2026. 06. 18 (Thu) to 06.21 (Sun), featuring about 30 domestic and international ocean films. Also, Q&A with the audience (GV), an AI Ocean Film Section with the Korea Ocean Business Corporation, MSC Section, Deokhwa Myeongran Section, Ocean Dining (6.20 (Sat)), Bada Marche (6.21 (Sun)), and more will be operated. Additionally, special programs (Morning Yoga, Music Concert), special exhibitions, and marine environment experience programs are also prepared.
The Korea International Ocean Film Festival will be held at the Busan Cinema Center. The address is 120 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan (U-dong).
Film ticket reservation costs 5,000 KRW.
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