Event Venues
Department of Theater and Film HYU Theatre
B-108, Information & Bio Technology Building, 115-8 Sageun-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
"Dreaming Cinema, Blooming at Hanyang."
Based on Hanyang University's deep-rooted cinematic tradition,the Hanyang International Shorts Awards (HISA) is launching anew with an international sensibility. Drawing upon the rich resources of Hanyang University's Department of Theater and Film, a cradle of film education in South Korea, HISA aims to discover young and creative independent short films from around the world. We seek to provide a dynamic platform where future filmmakers can interact with the wider world, extending beyond the campus boundaries.
Held twice annually, Summer Edition and Winter Edition, HISA offers talented film students and independent directors the chance to showcase their original works. It will also be a festive occasion for all film lovers to enjoy diverse perspectives and stories.
The Honorary Festival President is Professor Sang-In Lee, Head of the Department of Theater and Film at Hanyang University. The jury is composed of accomplished faculty members from Hanyang University who are actively working in the Korean film industry, ensuring a thorough and fair selection process for outstanding films. (Profiles of the jury members can be found below).
HISA welcomes bold and experimental short films regardless of genre or format. We hope your brilliant imagination and passion-filled works will join HISA as we step out into the world.
B-108, Information & Bio Technology Building, 115-8 Sageun-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
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Best Documentary
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Best Experimental Film
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Best Narrative Short
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Best Music Video
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Best AI Film
π Best Genre
π Best Student Film
π Best Screenplay
π¬ Best Director
π₯ Best Cinematography
β Best Editing
π§ Best Actor
β’ We accept short films of all genres, including Documentary, Experimental, Narrative Short, Music Video, AI Film, etc.
β’ The maximum running time is 40 minutes, including credits. Films under 3 minutes will be automatically considered for the βMicro-Shortβ category.
β’ Works consisting solely of 100% traditional animation techniques are not eligible for submission in general categories. (Partial use of animation techniques within live-action films is permitted.)
β’ There is no completion year limit for submitted films.
β’ Student film submissions are eligible for consideration in all relevant categories, in addition to being considered for the Best Student Film award.
β’ Submissions are accepted exclusively through the FilmFreeway platform.
β’ Films not originally in Korean must include either English or Korean subtitles.
β’ Submissions without subtitles may receive a disadvantage during the judging process or be disqualified.
β’ Selected films may be screened in a hybrid format, including offline screenings at Hanyang University campus screening rooms and potentially online via platforms (e.g., YouTube Live).
β’ Submitters of finally selected films must provide consent for their film's screening after receiving prior notification regarding the screening format.
β’ This festival respects all races, genders, sexual orientations, nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and welcomes the voices of diverse creators.
β’ Submission withdrawal is only officially accepted via the FilmFreeway messaging system and is possible until the submission deadline.
β’ The submitter guarantees that they own the copyrights for all content used in their work (including music, images, video footage, fonts, portrait rights, etc.) or have obtained the necessary permissions for use.
β’ All legal responsibility regarding these matters rests solely with the submitter.
β’ There is no premiere requirement. However, works that have not been released online or screened in South Korea (Korean Premiere) may be given priority consideration during selection.
β’ The festival reserves the right to use stills, posters, trailers (or portions of the film clip), and information about selected works for festival promotion and archival purposes on the official website, social media, press releases, program books, etc.
β’ Submitters of finally selected films must submit a high-quality digital screening copy (Recommended: MOV or MP4 format, H.264 codec) and any other requested materials by the specified deadline.
β’ The festival presents Honorary Awards in the Best Film, Genre, Special, and Individual categories.
β’ Based on judging results, if no suitable candidate is found for a specific category, that award may not be presented.
β’ All award winners will receive brief evaluation feedback from the jury, a PDF Certificate signed by the Honorary Festival President, and an Official Award Laurel. No cash prizes are provided.
β’ By submitting a work through FilmFreeway, the submitter is considered to have agreed to all clauses in these Rules & Terms.
β’ These rules are subject to change without prior notice due to festival circumstances, and any changes will be announced through official channels.
Dean and Professor, Department of Theatre and Film, Hanyang University
Former Professor, Department of Film & Video, Yong In University
Short Films
Mask (1986) β Bronze Prize, 1st MBC University Film Contest
My Friend, Now Itβs Your Turn to Speak (1989) β Grand Prize and Best Director Award, 7th Korean Creative Short Film Festival (now Busan International Short Film Festival)
Into the River (1995) β Best Director Award, 12th Golden Crown Short Film Festival (now Seoul Independent Film Festival)
Behind the Camel (1997) β Jury Special Prize, 2nd Seoul Short Film Festival
Feature Films
Kkangsoon, a Sure Products Worker β VHS Labor Documentary
Mother, Your Son β 16mm Narrative Feature
Rush β 35mm Narrative Feature
Official Selection: Hong Kong International Film Festival
Official Selection: Vancouver International Film Festival
Official Selection: Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival
Professor, Department of Theatre and Film,
Hanyang University
Former Head of Producing Program, Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA)
Former Head of Film Division, CJ Entertainment; also served as Head of Marketing, Strategic Planning, and Content Research
Planned and produced Masquerade
(Gwanghae: The Man Who Became King)
Jong-Chul Gil
Adjunct Professor, Department of Theater and Film,
Hanyang University
Short Films
Grand Prize Winner, 5.18 Short Film Festival 2021 (The Bat)
Director/Writer/Cinematographer,
Feature Film
Those Were the Good Days (2022)
Best Feature Film Award, 2024 Hong Kong Independent Film Festival
Director at Dalligi Films Production
CEO, Hwa Mok Film Company
Lecturer at Pusan National University
Lecturer at Korea University of Media Arts
Adjunct Professor, Department of Theater and Film, Hanyang University
Feature Film
2023: Directed/Wrote feature film
Elements of Hopelessness
2021: Directed/Wrote feature film
Hope
CEO, AfterSSOT Production
Director, Screenwriter
Lecturer at Soongeui Womenβs College
Adjunct Professor, Hanyang University
Masterβs and Ph.D. program in Film Directing at the Department of Theater and Film, Hanyang University
Short Films
Perfect Wall (2024)
2025 Eutopia Arthouse Film Festival β Best Artistic Film Award Winner
Heavy Weight (2024)
2025 Madrid Film Awards (MADFA) β Best Student Short Film Award Winner
10:00 - 17:00 (UTC+9), Mon - Fri
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