Date & Time: 24 June (Tuesday) 6:30 pm Venue: Korean Cultural Center, Arirang Hall (Multi Purpose Hall) Registration: https://behindthespotlight.splashthat.com What makes K-documentaries uniquely powerful in capturing the pulse of Hallyu? As a part of Korean Film Festival 2025, Director Jihwan Kim shares behind-the-scenes stories from working with artists like Jaurim, (G)I-DLE, GOT7, and iKON — exploring the rise of Korean music and sports documentaries, the unique challenges of filming celebrities, and how entertainment and documentary storytelling come together to shape a new genre of K-content. Participants are recommended to watch JAURIM, The Wonderland at Korean Film Festival 2025 in advance.

🎬  Creative Film Nights Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Creative Lab, Yas Creative Hub, Yas Island - Abu Dhabi Register: Creative Media Authority - Events - Creative Film Nights Join us for an inspiring evening of storytelling and cinematic exploration at Creative Film Nights, where short films meet sound-driven creativity.  The event brings together global and regional talent in an intimate creative setting designed to spark ideas, dialogue, and artistic growth. 🎥 Film Screenings The evening kicks off with the screening of three impactful short films, each offering a unique perspective on creativity, emotion, and storytelling: Korean Short Film “The Sound of Light” by director: Lee Kyung-sub About the film: A reflective journey with a film sound engineer in pursuit of the invisible — the sound of light emerging from darkness. Arab Film Studio Short Film “Hamloul” by Hajar Abdelaziz (Arab Film Studio alumni) About the film: The story of a retired race camel and his devoted caretaker, exploring their bond during a healing journey across the desert. Arab Film Studio Short Film “The Moonlight Rider” by Philip Rachid (Arab Film Studio alumni) About the film: A poetic short film about self-discovery, resilience, and the inner race we must all confront. 🎧 Workshop on the Power of Sound in Film Explore how sound can transform a film from good to unforgettable with Philip Rachid (Director, Screenwriter, and Founder of Soultrotter).  This interactive workshop examines the power of sound in storytelling—from dialogue and sound design to emotional impact.  Participants will walk away with practical insights on using sound as a narrative tool in filmmaking. Are you a filmmaker, storyteller, or creative? Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and celebrate the art of storytelling through film and sound. Register now and be part of the experience!

TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE GHABGA The Korean Cultural Center invites ladies & children to Ramadan Ghabga! Bring your cute pajamas or Jalabiya. Let’s experience Ramadan and have fun! This event is for LADIES/GIRLS or Boys who are under 8 years old ONLY! When? 19 March (Wed) from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Where? Korean Cultural Center, Arirang Hall What we will do? 1. We will enjoy Korean & Arabic snacks! 2. Let’s make fun crafts! 3. Korean animation will be showing! What to bring? Jalabiya/Mukhawar or pajama, sleepers: any comfortable clothing! Please apply on this link: https://forms.gle/ubNLRmdEdT2DrVL16

Date: Wednesday 26 February 2025 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Location: creative lab, Yas Creative Hub, Abu Dhabi Registration: Creative Media Authority - Events - Creative Film Nights Be part of another cinematic experience with Creative Film Nights, organized by Korean Cultural Center & Creative Lab.  Bringing the best of Korean cinema, alongside the incredible works from Arab Film Studio graduates, and join us in an interactive workshop after the screening on creating movie posters! Join us for an exciting movie night featuring short films from Korean Cultural Center and Arab Film Studio: 🎬 The Korean Short Film: “Deaf and Wind” (귀머거리와 바람)” by director:황규일 (HWANG Kyuil) About the film: The film revolves around a boy who cannot hear and chases the unseen wind. The Korean Short Film: “Night Cruising (나이트크루징)” by director: 김정인 (KIM Jeong-in) About the film: The story follows a girl who loses her job, has a meal from a Pho truck and loves it. The next night she goes for a walk to buy cola and on her way back, she meets an old friend by chance, and they spend time together chatting and eating and eventually they want to try to find the Pho truck (the truck's location is not fixed). The Arab Film Studi Short Film: “Sound of Memories” by director: Gargi Chakrabarti (Arab Film Studio alumni). About the film: Sound of Memories is a film that rewinds the tape to reconnect with memories. It is a deeply personal yet universal story of coming to terms with loss and longing, engaging with the past and re-discovering the essence of family. 🎨 Interactive workshop after the screening on creating movie posters.

Date & Time: 23 February (Sun), 4:00 pm Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Auditorium Ganre: Drama Rate: G Starring: Ahsong Kim, Lynha Lee, Jinseock Kwak, Jina Hur Reservation: https://csad-230225.splashthat.com/ 'I want to lose my hearing.' Bori, an 11-year-old girl who lives in a sea village, is the only family member who can hear. Being an elementary school student, Bori gradually becomes more familiar with communicating with her friends at school by speaking and has a difficult time joining in a sign language conversation at home. Why was I the only person born different from my family? The more she thinks about it, the more she feels alienated.

Date & Time: 26 January (Sun), 5:00 pm Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Auditorium Ganre: Drama, history Rate: 12 Starring: Sol Kyung-gu, Byun Yo-han, Lee Jung-eun, Min Do-hee Reservation: https://csad-260125.splashthat.com/ In 1801, when a new king ascends the throne, a scholar Jeong Yak-Jeon who served the last king is exiled to remote Heuksando island during the Catholic Persecution for incorporating Christianity into his Confucian teachings. When he lands on the unknown island with fears, rather he is amazed by wonders of various sea creatures. There he meets Chang-dae, a young fisherman who is a huge admirer of Confucianism and has a wide knowledge about the sea. Fascinated by his knowledge, JEONG decideds to write a book about the sea and asks Chang-dae to help him write the book, in exchange for helping Chang-dae's study of Confucianism.  The unlikely relationship eventually results in the creation of the first encyclopedia on Korea’s indigenous fish and the underwater world. Based on Jeong’s life and Book of Fish, the film is a sweeping account of 19th century Korea and a tender portrait of an unlikely friendship. A gorgeously lensed homage to classical monochrome cinema this masterwork by Lee Joon-ik is infused with poetic humanism. Against the backdrop of history, this coming-of-age morality tale dazzles not only with its lush style, evocative of traditional ink painting, but also with its emotional, structural, and philosophical scope.

Creative Film Nights Date: 31 October 2024 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Location: Creative lab, Yas Creative Hub, Abu Dhabi Registration: Creative Media Authority - Events - Creative Film Nights Join us this month for a cinematic journey with Creative Film Nights, in collaboration with the Creative Lab & Arab Film Studio, and experience the richness of Korean short films alongside the short documentaries by graduates of the Arab Film Studio programs. Be part of a unique movie night featuring short documentaries and films: 1. The Korean short film “Cheong (청이)” by director IM Jung-in About the film: Having fun with friends was so enjoyable, Hong pretended not to see her blind father. Children grow when they are able to see things that they couldn’t see before. 2. The documentary “Luminary” by director Nada Jahed (Arab Film Studio alumni) About the film: A poetic portrait of a blind father with a bright perspective on life, who is strongly determined to deliver his message to the world. 3. The documentary “Made of Clay” by director Fayssal Bin Sahli (Arab Film Studio alumni) About the film: Made of Clay is the story of Ahmed, a passionate young stop-motion artist. Ahmed wants to pursue his dream, but finds it difficult to do so because of his father’s views on his art. In an attempt to gain his father’s acceptance, Ahmed unravels the truth behind his dissatisfaction. What Ahmed could not have foreseen is that in uncovering his father’s past, he learns something about his own future. 4. The documentary “M1-K0” by director Fahad Shaikh (Arab Film Studio alumni) About the film: A film about journey to find a deeper meaning of the unknown, “M1-K0” follows Mikolaj Zenliski, a Polish software engineer on his bicycle training in the middle of the desert, who could be blasting off to the Red Planet after getting through to the next stage of the Mars One project.

Date & Time: 17 October (Thu), 7:30 pm Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Auditorium Ganre: Drama Rate: 12 Starring: HA Jung-woo, BAE Doona, OH Dal-su Reservation: https://csad-171024.splashthat.com/ Jung-soo (HA Jung-woo), the manager of a car dealership, is in a cheerful mood on the way home from work thanks to a big order that he has just received. Then suddenly, the tunnel he is driving through collapses, and he is trapped inside. The only thing he can see around him is concrete wreckage, and all he has to sustain himself is 78% of his phone’s battery, two bottles of water, and his daughter’s birthday cake. With the news of a major tunnel collapse, South Korea is thrown into panic and the government rushes to put together a rescue plan. Dae-kyung (OH Dal-su), leader of the rescue team, tries various means to access the tunnel, but work proceeds at a frustratingly slow pace. Meanwhile, Jung-soo’s wife Se-hyun (Doona BAE) sends him messages of support through the only radio station he can hear under the tunnel, and she keeps up hope that he will return alive. Ultimately, the slow rescue effort causes a setback to the construction of a nearly complete tunnel nearby, and public opinion becomes divided over whether to proceed with a rescue effort that seems doomed to fail.