Interview with Sung-ho Jung

Writer Sung-ho finds his voice with Founder 101, a raw portrait of entrepreneurial failure set against Seoul's demanding startup environment. The series was sparked by the stark image of a close family member's collapse, tracing a young founder's desperate path from an elite university to a cold, cramped office. Sung-ho integrates his observation of the... Continue Reading →

Interview with Rio Firmansyah

For Rio Firmansyah, Love Cam is where a quiet office job collides with the temptation to measure every emotion. A throwaway idea about a shy worker glimpsing floating percentages above people’s heads grew into a romantic story about insecurity, comparison, and the risk of trusting what you feel instead of what the numbers say. Drawing... Continue Reading →

Interview with Helin Marlina (crownhope)

In the space where Korean folktales meet Gen Z reality, writer Helin Marlina finds her voice with Kongjwi and the Gen Z God. What started as a wish to see Kongjwi and Patjwi through the eyes of today’s girls grew, over multiple contest entries, into a bold reimagining that questions gender roles, family expectations, and... Continue Reading →

[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... Continue Reading →

Is Korean Cinema Over?

South Korean cinema once felt unstoppable. Parasite’s historic Oscar win, global streaming deals, auteurs turning heads at Cannes made it seem as though the country had cracked the code. However, fast forward to 2025, and the picture is far less celebratory. Theaters are half-empty, audiences are disengaging, and films are flopping. The numbers are stark.... Continue Reading →

Cafe Diem Mini Competition

Join our story from your angleAn open call for alternate truths, unwritten scenes, and new emotional angles. 🎬 About the Competition This isn’t your typical fan contest. It’s a chance to take part in the evolving language of storytelling. One scene, one sentence at a time. Cafe Diem is a short film about grief, silence,... Continue Reading →

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