Jangsu Mountain Village Film Festival (JMVFF)
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The Jangsu Mountain Village Film Festival (JMVFF) is a small but internationally minded film festival held in a mountain village in Jangsu-gun, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. It is notable for bringing world cinema into a rural community setting, with recent editions drawing submissions from over 170 countries and selecting only a small, competitive lineup for screening. The festival primarily showcases international films with diverse perspectives, alongside special programs such as youth works and local documentary screenings, making it a distinctive community-based festival in the Korean circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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