Busan International Film Festival
Busan, South Korea
100
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4th Terafty Korean Short Film Scenario Contest
Incheon, South Korea · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Incheon, South Korea
21
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The 4th Terafty Korean Short Film Scenario Contest is a Korea-based screenplay and short-film contest organized by Terafty that also adds new categories for Korean web series and international short film.[1] It is notable for turning selected scenarios into films, offering prizes and exposure through streaming, screenings, and potential festival circulation, which gives emerging writers and filmmakers a pathway into production and broader distribution.[1][2]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-36 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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