Directors KIM Soyoung, JANG Minhee (Winners of the Grand Prize in the Korean Competition at the 41st Busan International Short Film Festival)

The official poster for the 42nd Busan International Short Film Festival embodies this year’s theme, “Cinema & Sound,” highlighting the artistic significance of sound in film — from dialogue and striking sound effects to evocative scores that enrich the cinematic experience.
Building on last year’s poster, which paid homage to La Strada (1954) by Federico Fellini, directors KIM Soyoung and JANG Minhee once again bring back its iconic protagonist, Gelsomina. In this year’s poster, she embarks on a new journey — symbolizing the 42nd edition of the Busan International Short Film Festival — as a meeting point of diverse stories and musical expression.
“Each individual’s story — appearing as a straight line up close, yet revealing curves from a distance — mirrors the grooves of a vinyl record. Just as the various Gelsominas trace distinct lines that merge into a single composition of film and music, we hope the diverse narratives brought by this year’s filmmakers will come together to form a rich and harmonious celebration of cinema.” (KIM Soyoung & JANG Minhee)