“Korean variety shows use 200 cameras”… Production method that Netflix paid attention to

Netflix, together with the Korean Film Council, shared global content planning and production know-how with workers in the domestic film and video industry and prospective creators.

Netflix announced on the 11th that it held 'KAFA+Film Education: Understanding Netflix's Global Strategy and Production' at the Cinematheque of the Korea Film Archive on the 10th along with the Korean Film Council and the Korea Film Academy.

120 people working in the film and video industry and prospective filmmakers participated in this training, and Kim Ki-jae, Creative Executive (CE) of Netflix's Korean content division, and Ha Jeong-soo, director of the production division, gave lectures.

CE Kim emphasized the 'Local for Local' strategy of finding global competitiveness from Korea's unique story. He said, “I think the most interesting and relatable content is created when creators who have experienced Korea’s cultural environment tell stories that are familiar to them.”

Director Ha also introduced the strengths of Korean production methods.

Citing the example of using up to 200 cameras at a Korean entertainment filming site, he emphasized, "Rather than changing Korea's production method just because it is different from that of other countries, it is important to actively utilize the strengths of Korea's creative ecosystem."

CE Kim said that one out of three Netflix Korean series and movies released over the past three years is the debut work of a new director or writer, adding, "Continuing to discover creators with new perspectives and stories is necessary to maintain the creativity and diversity of content."

Netflix also introduced its achievements in training domestic production personnel.

About 330 people participated in the visual special effects (VFX) training program operated with the Korea Radio Promotion Association from November 2022 to June 2025, and about 70% of the 1st to 4th batch graduates were employed in related industries. The Netflix works they participated in amount to 39 episodes, including seasons 2 and 3 of ‘Squid Game’ and ‘I Was Fooled.’

Director Ha cited curiosity as a necessary quality for creators and said, “It is important to have a continuous interest in new technologies, production methods, and various contents, and to ask questions and explore for yourself.”