Korea Philip Morris Sponsors Independent Film Event 'Deulkkoch Film Festival' for 3 Consecutive Years

Kim Ki-hwa, Executive Director of Korea Philip Morris, attending the Wildflower Film Awards ceremony.

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] Korea Philip Morris announced on the 30th that it sponsored the independent film event ‘Deulkot Film Festival’ to support the culture and arts sector.

The Deulkot Film Festival is an event that reexamines low-budget independent films produced domestically throughout the year and encourages independent filmmakers who continue their activities in challenging environments. Korea Philip Morris has sponsored the Deulkot Film Festival for three consecutive years since 2020 as part of its cultural and artistic support projects.

This year’s Deulkot Film Festival was held at the Chungmu Art Center in Seoul from the 6th to the 22nd, where over 20 independent film works met with audiences, and an awards ceremony was held on the 27th.

At the awards ceremony, Kim Ki-hwa, Executive Director of Korea Philip Morris, who presented the honorary award, said, “It is an honor to be able to encounter excellent independent film works through this sponsorship of the Deulkot Film Festival,” adding, “We send our support and applause to the efforts of independent filmmakers who create outstanding works despite difficult circumstances.”

Baek Young-jae, CEO of Korea Philip Morris, said, “We have sponsored the Deulkot Film Festival for three consecutive years to contribute to the diversity of the film industry and the development of independent filmmakers,” and added, “The spirit of independent films, which always pursues novelty and is not afraid of challenges, greatly inspires Korea Philip Morris, which is leading innovation toward a smoke-free future.”