# Mark Your Calendar: The 47th Blue Dragon Film Awards Is Coming Nov 25

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mark-your-calendar-the-47th-blue-dragon-film-awards/  
Published: 2026-10-12  
Updated: 2026-10-12  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Korean cinema’s biggest night has a date. On October 12, it was announced that the **47th Blue Dragon Film Awards** will take place on **November 25** at KBS Hall in Yeouido. If you follow Korean movies, start counting down.

## Blue Dragon Film : Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Event** | 47th Blue Dragon Film Awards |
| **Ceremony date** | November 25, 2026 |
| **Venue** | KBS Hall, Yeouido |
| **First held** | 1963 |
| **Short film award** | Chung Jung One Short Film Award |
| **Entry window** | October 12 to midnight on October 18 |
| **Max runtime** | 40 minutes |

## Why This Ceremony Matters?

The Blue Dragon Film Awards is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious film awards in Korea. Since its launch in 1963, it has earned the public’s trust through fair and transparent judging. You can read more about its history on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Dragon_Film_Awards).

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Blue-Dragon-flm.webp)

For fans, it’s a chance to see top performances and filmmaking celebrated in one place. For the industry, it’s a major moment.

## A Stage for Fresh Voices

The awards don’t only celebrate established names. Through the annual **Chung Jung One Short Film Award**, it introduces promising new directors with unique perspectives, which helps shape the future of Korean cinema.

## Want to Enter? Here’s What You Need

If you’re a filmmaker, the window is short, so act fast. The entry rules are:

- **Who can apply:** Anyone with South Korean citizenship, or any foreign national residing in the country, including international students
- **What qualifies:** Short narrative films of 40 minutes or less
- **Completion date:** Films completed on or after October 13, 2025
- **How to submit:** Online, from October 12 through midnight on October 18

The winners will be announced at the ceremony on November 25.

## While You Wait?

A month and a half is a long time for film fans. Catch up on last year’s winners, and explore our [Korean entertainment news](https://technosports.co.in/) and [latest trending updates](https://technosports.co.in/) for more before the big night.

## FAQs

Q1. When and where is the 47th Blue Dragon Film Awards?

It will be held on November 25 at KBS Hall in Yeouido.

Q2. Who can submit to the Chung Jung One Short Film Award?

Korean citizens and foreign nationals living in Korea can enter narrative shorts of 40 minutes or less, with submissions open until midnight on October 18.