Metropolitan Ride directed by KIM Junyong will open the Cheongju International Short Film Festival which will take place from August 21 – 23, 2026 in Cheongju, South Korea.

Opening Ceremony:
August 21, 2026 | Friday | MEGABOX Cheongju Seongangil | 6:00 pm

Metropolitan Ride by KIM Junyong – South Korea | 2026 – 30 minutes

Having overcome the grueling barriers to employment, Soobin finally lands a job. With a fluttering heart, she steps into the elevator on her first day. However, countless obstacles still lie between her and her destination: the 7,891st floor. This handmade sci-fi film, created with quiet persistence using 100% analog methods, was made over the past two years, coinciding with the rise of Al as it began to threaten both humans and art. (CISFF 2026)

Trailer:

About the director:
Born in 1999, he majored in film directing. He has been creating films based on his own drawings. He directed several short films including Stop and Go (2022).

For more information, please visit: https://cjiff.co.kr/