The foundation of the world's first 'Series Film Award.' A new definition of cinema.

Source: Provided by the 26th Bucheon international film festivals.

[The Fact ㅣ Reporter Kim Saet-byul ] 'Squid Game' won Best Drama at the 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN).

The 26th Bucheon International Film Festival, held on the 7th, is the first time in the world to establish a 'Series Film Award', and at the opening ceremony, the Netflix original drama 'Squid Game' was awarded this award.

On this day, Executive Chairman Shin Cheol said, “The fusion of culture and technology is creating various forms of visual storytelling. Series videos should also be accepted as movies”. He explains the reason for establishing the 'Series Film Award.'

“The definition of a movie running under two hours is one of the ways to maximize profits from an industry perspective”. He explained.

In addition, executive chairman Shin asked, "If 'Harry Potter' or 'Star Wars', of which 7 and 8 have been released are movies, then why not 'Squid Game'? It's a special suggestion from Bucheon for Korea create a new definition of film.

He added, "This is the world's first attempt to expand the cinema sector to the global film industry."

Kim Ji-yeon, the producer of 'Squid Game', which won the Series Film Award, said, "As of today, 'Squid Game' is a movie. Once again, thank you very much for your support, found us quickly, for giving us so much recognition, and for awarding us."