The Seongnam Youth Foundation's Jeongja Youth Center hosted the 2026 Seongnam Youth Film Awards (SNYFA), which concluded on August 22 amid significant interest from youth and the public.
According to the foundation, the finals and awards ceremony took place at CGV Yatap.
The event attracted over 140 attendees, including youth, families, and citizens, who watched films created by young directors.
This year's festival, now in its third edition, featured 12 films that advanced from preliminary screenings.
The showcased works spanned various genres, including drama, documentary, and animation, reflecting the perspectives and thoughts of young filmmakers.
The event also included a special screening of last year's Grand Prize-winning film, along with side events organized by the Jeongja Youth Center's media planning group and audience voting for the audience award.
Attendees expressed interest in the creative process and the films produced by their peers.
During the awards ceremony, prizes were awarded for Grand Prize, Best Excellence, and Excellence, with the Grand Prize going to Cha Joo-young (team name 'Studio Cha') for the film 'Dream.'
Participants, including youth and citizens, enjoyed watching the films on the big screen, gaining new insights and stories.
For many young viewers, it was an opportunity to engage with the works of their peers, while families and citizens recognized the creativity and potential of youth filmmakers.
Yang Kyung-seok, the CEO, stated, "I saw the potential for the future of the Korean film industry in the youth who are dedicated to creating their works while contemplating their career paths. We will continue to support them so they do not give up on their dreams and keep challenging themselves, regardless of the awards."
Meanwhile, the Jeongja Youth Center plans to support the English translation and poster production for the award-winning films, facilitating their submission and screening at international youth film festivals.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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