Having an interest in nature and in the life of humans is important these days not only for adolescents but also for adults. Therefore, learning about nature and the life of humans in exciting ways is even more important. In Ulsan, they host Ulju Mountain Film Festival. the Ulju Mountain Film Festival talks about nature and the life of humans in the mountains.

▲ The Logo of Ulju Mountain Film Festival

First, Ulju Mountain Film Festival was usually held in the fall until last year, but it was held in spring this year for ten days. It was held both offline and online because of COVID-19. Also, the organizers of the film festival said that they made the festival following social distancing and quarantine rules. In their progress activities, there are Ulju Housewives Training Center, Starlight Campground, and Seoul National Culture Career. Plus, Ulju Mountain Film Festival is sponsored by Ulju-gun, Ulju Country Council, Korea Film Council, the Government of Canada, and the UM Hong Gil Human Foundation.

▲ There are many cars to watch the movie on the screen.

My friend, Kim Ha Won, who experienced Ulju Mountain Film Festival said that it made her have an interest in nature and in the life of humans. Also, she said that Ulju Mountain Film Festival's activities gave an interest to her little brother who is ten years old. Finally, she recommended other people who have not experienced Ulju Mountain Film Festival to go.

Moreover, Ulju Mountain Film Festival even influenced Ulsan's industry. According to the survey of the residential areas of visitors to the Ulju Mountain Film Festival over the past three years, visitors who visit the Seoul metropolitan area and Gyeongsang area have steadily increased as well as in the Ulsan area. Also, as a result of a survey conducted by the Dong-Eui University Industry-Academic Cooperation Group at the request of the secretariat of the Ulju Mountain Film Festival, the number of people who visit metropolitan areas gradually increased. The number of visitors staying for two nights or three days increased to double digits in the past three years.

The Ulju Mountain Film Festival makes people who are interested in movies happy and pleased. Also, many people can learn many pieces of information thanks to this festival. So, festivals like Ulju Mountain Film Festival should continue for many years.

By Kim Ji Won