18th DMZ INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
Be among the first to experience the lasting impact of documentary film, and join the 18th edition as it continues its journey toward becoming one of Asia’s leading film festivals.
Please check the eligibility, registration period and fee for each badge category.
| Badge Category | Registration Period | Fee | Apply | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guest |
Festival and affiliated organization personnel Personnel from film and media-related organizations |
Advance | Aug. 11, 2026 (Tue) – Aug. 25, 2026 (Tue) | KRW 40,000 | Apply→ |
| On-site | Sep. 11, 2026 (Fri) – Sep. 16, 2026 (Wed) | KRW 70,000 | |||
| Industry | Film industry professionals wishing to participate in DMZ Docs Industry | Advance | Aug. 11, 2026 (Tue) – Aug. 25, 2026 (Tue) | KRW 40,000 | Apply→ |
| On-site | Sep. 11, 2026 (Fri) – Sep. 14, 2026 (Mon) | KRW 70,000 | |||
| Press | Journalists from domestic and international media outlets, and freelance reporters | Advance | Aug. 11, 2026 (Tue) – Aug. 25, 2026 (Tue) | Free | Apply→ |
| On-site | Sep. 11, 2026 (Fri) – Sep. 16, 2026 (Wed) | Free | |||
| Academy | Undergraduate and graduate students in film and media-related departments (including those on leave of absence) | Advance (On-site issuance not available) | Aug. 11, 2026 (Tue) – Aug. 25, 2026 (Tue) | KRW 10,000 | Apply→ |
| Docupass | Documentary audiences who want to watch a variety of films during the festival | Advance (On-site issuance not available) | Aug. 11, 2026 (Tue) – Aug. 25, 2026 (Tue) | KRW 30,000 | Apply→ |