Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival Unveils Teaser Trailer Featuring Kim Tae-ri and Son Seok-gu

The 22nd Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival is set to kick off on June 18, and ahead of its opening, a teaser trailer and stills directed by Koo Kyo-hwan and featuring actors Kim Tae-ri and Son Seok-gu have been released. Kim Tae-ri returns to the screen after her last project, tvN's 'Jeong Nyeon', which concluded in November 2024.

As the only genre-specific short film festival in South Korea, the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival is a prominent platform for emerging directors and actors in the Korean film industry. On April 30th, starting at 8 AM KST on Naver TV, the festival's official channel will unveil a teaser trailer packed with genre imagination and a stylish flair, marking the festival's official commencement.

The trailer, produced by 2X9 and directed by Koo Kyo-hwan, has been a topic of interest since the announcement of Kim Tae-ri and Son Seok-gu's participation. Koo Kyo-hwan, who appeared as an actor in last year's trailer directed by Um Tae-hwa, now takes on the roles of producer and director, showcasing his deep affection for film direction and the festival. Kim Tae-ri, who served as an honorary judge last year, and Son Seok-gu, making his first connection with the festival through this trailer, add to the anticipation with their chemistry.

Despite its brief 16-second runtime, the teaser trailer leaves a strong impression with its rhythmic editing, bold visuals, and witty setup, encapsulating the genre thrill and experimental style unique to the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival. The sight of Kim Tae-ri nodding to the beat, combined with striking typography and fast-paced editing, boldly showcases the free form of short films. The caption '<Best Audience> Full version out May 7' adds an unpredictable twist to the video's kitschy mood, heightening curiosity for the full version.

The accompanying stills also stimulate diverse imaginations with their visuals and atmosphere. The image of Son Seok-gu wearing a deeply pulled-down hat and Kim Tae-ri's gaze at the screen, along with the two characters' backs in the theater, evoke the mood of a genre film, sparking curiosity. The full version of the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival trailer will be released on May 7 and will be shown as the opening video during the festival's screening period.

The Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival has continuously expanded the possibilities of short films through genre-based experimentation, discovering new faces in the Korean film industry. With the participation of 10 executive committee members representing Korean cinema, including directors Um Tae-hwa, Yoo Jae-sun, Yoon Ga-eun, Lee Sang-geun, Lee Ok-seop, Lee Jong-pil, Lee Choong-hyun, Jang Jae-hyun, Jo Sung-hee, and Han Jun-hee, the festival continues its unique and experimental challenges.

The 22nd Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival is organized by the Next Directors Association and managed by Cine21 Co., Ltd. (CEO Jang Young-yup). This year's main sponsor is Netflix, aiming to foster mutual growth with the Korean film industry by providing opportunities for creators' new talents and visions to flourish. Media partner Naver Corp. (CEO Choi Soo-yeon) supports audience expansion based on its ongoing interest in the content creation ecosystem. The festival will be held from June 18 to 23 at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall.

Reporter Sojung Lee, TenAsia forusojung@tenasia.co.kr