The Aporia International Village Film Festival is a unique film festival that emphasizes collaborative filmmaking with local residents, often held in small villages near the Korean border. It describes itself as the world's first international film festival with a village theme, fostering a "nomadic cultural practice" that documents life and builds relationships through art. The festival focuses on co-creating films with villagers rather than just screening them, turning locals into co-creators and the village itself into a stage. It has been operating for over two decades, with the 21st edition slated for 2024. In 2020, it screened 300 films from 85 countries across various locations in Korea and engaged in international exchange with festivals in Hong Kong, Japan, Kazakhstan, India, and Pakistan.