The Producers Guild of Korea (PGK) held the "2026 Creative Talent Companion Project Follow-up Support B Showcase" at Indie Space in Hongdae, Seoul, on November 12, unveiling highlight videos of three films selected for this year's production support.
Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) and organized by PGK, the program was established to assist emerging creators with project planning, development, and film production. Through this year's Follow-up Support B initiative, PGK selected three titles—one feature and two short films—providing creative funding grants, professional consulting, DCP production, and translation support.
The first title screened was Director Kang Da-yeon's short film "The Night of Resonance" (literal translation), a horror-melodrama that begins when an uninvited student, Se-hee, arrives at the dinner table of Yi-soo, a pregnant woman preparing to leave the country. Capturing the delicate boundaries between love and curse, salvation and fear, the film stars Jeon Han-na, Bing Hye-jin, Yoo Gun-woo, and Han Tae-ha.
The second screening was Director Kim Joong-hoe's short film "Our Father in Heaven" (literal translation), a black comedy following Father Goo, a Catholic priest afflicted with a condition that leaves him unable to stop laughing, as he is assigned to a fishing village where prayers are said to come true in reverse. The cast features Jung Chang-hwan, Cho Hee-bong, Jo Hyun-woo, Lee Sang-hee, Kim Hyun-jung, Jung Ae-hwa, and Lim Jae-hyuk.
Finally, a highlight reel was unveiled for Director Byun Sung-bin's feature film "Pale Blue Dot" (literal translation). The film tells the story of Mi-ji, a model covered in blue Mongolian spots, who transforms her insecurity into a weapon of desire. Combining elements of fashion, body, and psychological horror, it explores the entangling of vanity and self-loathing. The film stars Lee Na Eun, Lee Yoon-ji, Park Se-ra, Cha Seo-won, and Kang Seung-ho.
In his opening address, PGK President Lee Dong-ha shared that, during a difficult period for the Korean film industry, the initiative aimed to explore fresh production avenues and uncover the potential of up-and-coming filmmakers. Sidus CEO Lee Han-dae added that the goal for this year's three supported projects is to connect with audiences next year through domestic and international film festivals and theatrical releases.
During the post-screening talk, all three directors introduced their projects and shared reflections on the production process. Director Byun Sung-bin noted that a rough cut of "Pale Blue Dot" is complete and stated plans to finalize the film by February next year. Film and media industry professionals in attendance screened the projects and engaged in further exchanges during a dedicated networking reception.
Established in 2006, PGK is a professional association of film producers that has served for 10 years as an operating organization for the Creative Talent Companion Project, supporting the subsequent production and commercialization efforts of emerging creators.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)
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