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- The Asian Filmmaker of the Year
- Korean Cinema Award
- New Currents Award
- KIM Jiseok Award
- BIFF Mecenat Award
- Sonje Award
- Actor of the Year
- The Choon-yun Award
- KB New Currents Audience Award
- Flash Forward Audience Award
- FIPRESCI Award
- NETPAC Award
- LG OLED New Currents Award
- LG OLED Vision Award
- DGK PLUS M Award
- CGV Award
- KBS Independent Film Award
- CGK Award
- Critic b Award
- Aurora Media Award
- Watcha Short Award
- Citizen Critics' Award
- Busan Cinephile Award
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The 28th Busan International Film FestivalWatcha Short Award
This award is established to support short film directors in Korean cinema. Two short films chosen from Wide Angle - Korean Short Competition section will be given a cash prize of KRW 5,000,000 (approx. USD 3,800). This cash prize is sponsored by Watcha.
MYDEAR
Jury Comment
The film delicately captures discrimination and discomfort experienced by the protagonist with a hearing impairment in her everyday life. It exhibits a high level of cinematic craftsmanship, with a warming atmosphere surrounding the film and actor’s natural performance.
KARMA
Jury Comment
The film’s unique cinematography, music, and art style, reminiscent of classic movies, make this film captivating. The witty expression and skillful direction maintaining a dramatic tension throughout, were outstanding. We look forward to the director's subsequent work.