[The 4th Terafty Scenario Contest] Vote for Your Favorite Scenario — International Short Film Category

The wait is over! Meet the Finalists of Terafty’s 4th Korean Short Film Scenario Contest. After reviewing numerous captivating submissions, we are delighted to present seven exceptional scenarios with the potential to light up the big screen.

Now, the big question: Which story will win the opportunity to be Terafty’s original series? The decision is yours! Your vote helps decide which story makes it to the screen, which makes you an integral part of Terafty’s adaptation process.

Read the finalists’ scenarios, cast your vote, and help decide the next Terafty original film!

🗳️ Voting Process

We’ve created a simple and seamless voting system to gather your preferences. Here’s how it works:

1. Review the scenarios: Take your time to explore each scenario. Each one offers a unique story that will take viewers on an unforgettable journey.
2. Pick your favorite: Choose the scenario that speaks to you the most. Consider the story, characters, and themes that stand out.
3. Access the Google Form: Open the provided Google Form to participate in the voting process.
   Finalists Voting – The 4th Terafty Korean Scenario Contest
4. Cast your vote: Follow the instructions in the form to submit your vote.
5. Stay tuned: We’ll announce the winning scenario and share the exciting news once voting ends. We’ll evaluate the scenarios based on their creative potential and feasibility. The final decision will be made from a combination of audience votes (50%) and Terafty’s evaluation (50%). Your vote is essential in helping shape our next film, and your voice will be heard alongside our expert assessment. We can’t wait to share the results and take this cinematic journey together.

🏆 The Finalists

Here are the seven finalists, standing out as the strongest submissions. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve included a brief overview of each scenario below. Please note that, due to copyright reasons, only part (approximately 60-75%) of each scenario is shown, but enough for you to evaluate them fairly.

Note: We’ve recently updated our policy and will remove all finalist works after each edition, except for those to which we hold rights

1. Audition

(1) Writer: Aleksandar Saracevic

(2) Genre: Psychological Thriller, Drama

(3) Logline: A struggling actor humiliated by a casting director spirals from repeated rejections to a locked-door confrontation, forcing her to watch his performance and leaving them both changed in the aftermath.

(4) Unique Points: 

• Industry power on display: Auditions show a bored, distracted panel and abrupt cutoffs that dehumanize performers.
• Power reversal set piece: The empty theater encounter flips authority when he locks the door, compels applause, and orders her to perform.
• Psychological fallout: Nightmares, stalking behaviors, and a later trigger in the audition room depict lasting trauma rather than neat closure.

2. Cotton Candy

(1) Writer: Wenting Hu

(2) Genre: Drama, Family

(3) Logline: At his mother’s birthday, an unemployed top-school graduate now doing food delivery clashes with his status-conscious sister, but a backyard talk with his six-year-old niece and her simple “cotton candy” dream helps him see past pride and expectations toward a truer next step.

(4) Unique Points: 

• Child’s-eye catalyst: A niece’s frank observations cut through adult anxiety and guide the uncle toward honesty with himself.
• Everyday realism: Market haggling, family dinner tensions, and job shame create recognizable stakes without melodrama.
• Cotton-candy motif: A simple street treat becomes a symbol of small joys and a counterpoint to grind-set pressure.

3. Ending

(1) Writer: Gen Hiraiwa

(2) Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy

(3) Logline: A young robot thinks time itself is breaking inside him and sets out for help, only to learn it was a dead battery alarm, which nudges him toward a new dream of becoming a Reverend.

(4) Unique Points: 

• Time-slip misperception: His sped-up viewpoint makes everyday scenes feel wrong, turning a simple malfunction into a playful mystery.
• Robot faith angle: Conversations about prophecy, extra dimensions, and a “God dimension” give the comedy a philosophical core.
• Small fix, big epiphany: A cheap repair solves the problem, but the experience sparks a sincere life goal, ending on hopeful humor.

4. Red in the Wood

(1) Writer: Gerd Witt

(2) Genre: Horror, Dark Fantasy, Mystery

(3) Logline: When a girl follows clues to a witch’s cottage to find her missing brother, she is trapped in an enchanted house where children reach from walls, a cursed boy becomes a wolf at night, and a red-clad lure must choose between obedience and saving the captives.

(4) Unique Points: 

• Folktale mashup: Red Riding Hood and Hansel & Gretel elements are remixed into a new predator–lure setup with Emma, Wolfgang, and the witch Alma.
• Enchanted-house mechanics: Mirror scares, vanishing door handles, shifting corridors, and hands emerging from walls create clear, cinematic set pieces.
• Sympathy for the lure: Emma kidnaps to protect her cursed boyfriend, adding moral tension and a potential redemption track alongside the rescue plot.

5. Love Cam

(1) Writer: Rio Firmansyah

(2) Genre: Romance, Fantasy

(3) Logline: An insecure office worker finds a mysterious phone app that shows how much people love or hate him, fumbles his crush by relying on it, then wins her trust by deleting it and choosing real connection.

(4) Unique Points: 

• Feelings-as-numbers hook: A camera overlay displays live love and hate percentages, creating clear, visual stakes and playful set pieces.
• From tool to truth: The romance turns when he admits the mistake, apologizes, and lets the app go, tying growth to self-worth instead of a gadget.
• Light sequel tease: A final mass message for “LOVE CAM+” hints at a wider world while keeping the couple’s ending sweet and simple.

✨ Your Vote Brings Stories to Life

As you explore each scenario, we invite you to vote for the scenario that truly captivates you and sparks your imagination. This process is more than just picking a favorite; it is a chance to influence the next Terafty film we create together. Voting will be open from Nov 5 until 11:59 PM (KST) on Nov 14, 2025, so make sure to cast your vote during this period!

To keep this process genuine and fair, we’ll be keeping a close eye on any suspicious or fraudulent activity. Only real votes from real fans will count. Let’s make this competition fair, and stay tuned to see which story comes to life on screen!