(사)대구국제뮤지컬페스티벌 공고 제2026년-04호
The 20th DIMF College Musical Festival
Daegu International Musical Festival (DIMF) holds to contribute life changing chances for the students studying musical theatre.
By providing chances for college students from all around the world to compete and build networks, aims to nurture musical professionals and extend the field.
2026 Summer! The biggest international musical festival holds in the musical theme city Daegu!
DIMF is waiting for passionate college musical teams from anywhere in the world to join this amazing festival of next generation of the musical theatre!
Ⅰ. Outline of the Program
◈ Title : The 20th DIMF Collage Musical Festival
◈ Date : During the festival <19th June (Fri) ~ 6th July (Mon), 2026> (Expected)
◈ Place : Main theatre venues in Daegu (venues assigned by DIMF)
Ⅱ. Application
◈ Qualification : A college team consist of current students suggested by the dean of the school.
○ Multiple department from a single school participate is acceptable but individual participants are not permitted to join more than two teams.
○ A group joined by students from two different schools is not accepted.
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For safety reasons, equipment staff could be graduates or students on a leave of absence. However, current students must participate as assistant staff.
E.g. If the lighting director is a graduate student, a current student must be assigned as a lighting staff.
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○ Performers for the show are limited to be current students.
◈ Application Performances
○ Any ‘New’ or ‘Existing’ musical is acceptable. Musicals written by the current students are considered as ‘New’ musicals. Any others are considered ‘Existing’ musicals. ‘Gala’ is not acceptable.
※Participating shows must be free from copyright infringement, and the participating groups will be responsible for all the penalties from the breach. DIMF could request relevant materials such as Performance permission from the right holder, Document about the governing law in case of copyright conflict.
Ⅲ. Preliminary Round
◈ Evaluation Outline
○ Schedule: 1st April (Wed) ~ 20th April (Mon), 2026 (Expected) ※Confirmation to be made after consultation.
○ Place: A performance-capable venue specified by the participation organization (rehearsal rooms acceptable).
○ Method: At least one full act of live performance (gala concerts and highlight are not permitted).
○ Announcement of the Finalist: Late April (expected) / To be announced on the DIMF website and via individual contact.
※ The announcement schedule for finalists may be subject to change depending on the preliminary evaluation schedule.
◈ International Groups
○ Evaluated based on the submitted video recording file and the application form
◈ Required Materials : Followings will be requested by DIMF for the finalists as soon as the announcement is made
○ Headshots of the performers and the main staff for the official program book
- File name must be [role-name], only JPG file type is allowed
○ Detailed Information of the group and the show for the official program book
○ Poster and photos of performance (5 photos are required) for the official program book
○ Company List
○ Stage Plan : Light Design, Stage Design(Floor Plan, Technical Rider) - PDF or CAD
○ Banking Information: School/Bank Documents and Information
(*details are to be discussed and requested by personal contact)
◈ Application Submission
○ Submission Period: 9th February (Mon) ~ 12th March (Thu) 2026 23:59KST
○ Please send the application by E-mail – intl@dimf.or.kr
※ Please scan the original [Form 1]-Application bearing the official seal (in color) and submit it as a PDF file.
Inquiries: Tel. +82-53-622-1946 / Fax. +82-53-622-1948
Ⅳ. Final Round
◈ Support
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Venue Rental (A.C.), Financial Support, Management, Tickets, Marketing etc.
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○ Theatre Venue Rental: Total 3.5 days (2 days for setup, 1 day for performance [2 shows], morning for set strike)
※ Nighttime or late-night rentals are not permitted.
○ Financial Fund
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Category
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Total Amount
(*estimate \1,444=$1)
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1st Installment
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2nd Installment
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Colleges from Daegu or Kyungbuk province
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￦12,000,000
(approx. $8,307)
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￦9,000,000
(approx. $6,229)
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￦3,000,000
(approx. $2,040)
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Colleges from other provinces in Korea
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￦15,000,000
(approx. $10,372)
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￦12,000,000
(approx. $8,297)
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￦3,000,000
(approx. $2,040)
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International Colleges
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Decide through consultation
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※ Currency rate on the day will be applied
※ Amount of financial aid is subject to change according to the 2026 budget plan of DIMF.
○ Opportunities will be provided to attend DIMF’s official/side events and during DIMF Awards celebratory performance, a collaborative performance stage involving multiple collages is planned.
◈ Required Materials
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No
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Materials
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Form
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Note
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1
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Grant Disbursement Documents
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- Business Registration Certificate of the School (or Department)
- Bank documents and information in the Name of the School (or Department)
- Grant Claim Form (official seal of the corporation required)
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All documents are submitted in color
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2
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Stage Plan
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Please submit the following as PDF files: Theatre schedule, Stage design (Floor Plan, Technical Rider), Lighting and sound equipment list etc.
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Submit the documents by the staff meeting after the venue has been confirmed.
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3
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Headshots of the Supervising Professor and
Cast (Actor)
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Submit as a single ZIP file, with each photo named as [role-name] in JPG file format
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All photo materials, including rehearsal and performance photos, must be submitted as high-quality files
(official program book production purpose)
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4
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Performance Poster and Rehearsal Photos
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- Poster (PSD or Ai file)
- 5 High-quality rehearsal photos
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5
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Performance Basic Information
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Document Form will be provided
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※ Finalists will be contacted individually after the announcement
◈ Final Evaluation Outline
○ Schedule: During 19th June (Fri) ~ 5th July 2026 (Sun) (Expected)
○ Place: Main theatre venues in Daegu (venues assigned by DIMF)
○ Method: Live performance evaluation
○ Announcement: The 20th DIMF Awards / 6th July 2026 (Mon) (Expected)
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Division
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Title
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Q.
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Prize Details
(*estimate \1,444=$1)
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Additional Prize
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Note
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Group
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Grand Prize
(Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ministry’s Prize)
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1
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￦10,000,000
(approx. $6,944)
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Trophy
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A performance with excellent teamwork and completeness, and harmony.
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Most Outstanding Award
(Association Chairman of DIMF Award)
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1
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￦5,000,000
(approx. $3,472)
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Trophy
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Outstanding Award
(Jury of DIMF Award)
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1
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￦3,000,000
(approx. $2,083)
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Trophy
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Best Group Performance Award
(Association Executive Committee Chairmand of DIMF Award)
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1
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￦2,000,000
(approx. $1,388)
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Trophy
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Individual
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Acting Award
(Mayor of Daegu Award)
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2
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each ￦2,000,000
(approx. $1,388)
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Trophy
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Awarded to student actor(s)
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No gender distinction
/up to 2 participants
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Total
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Group Award
(4 Teams)
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* If no suitable recipient is selected, the award may not be presented.
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Individual Award
(2 Individuals)
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○ Final Prize details
※ Please note that the above award details are subject to change
Ⅴ. Process of the Program
Ⅵ. Note
◈ All submitted materials will be used for evaluation, please make sure all information provided is accurate and factual.
◈ Any materials submitted after the due date will not be accepted.
◈ All submitted materials, such as performance photos, synopses may be used for DIMF marketing purpose, including newspapers, broadcasts, leaflet, program books etc.
◈ Additional materials can be requested in case of need. In case of submitting inappropriate materials that affect the evaluation process negatively, there will be disadvantages.
◈ All copyright-related issues (script, music, stage design, direction etc.) and disputes are the responsibility of the participating collages.
◈ Due to Korean government policy, the DIMF collage musical festival period and direction may be subject to change.
