| 55th Grand Bell Awards | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Date | October 22, 2018 |
| Site | Sejong University Convention Center, Seoul |
| Hosted by | Shin Hyun-joon Kim Gyu-ri |
| Television coverage | |
| Network | TV Chosun |
The 55th Grand Bell Awards (Korean: 대종상 영화제; RR: Daejongsang Yeonghwajae), also known as Daejong Film Awards, is determined and presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea.[1] The Grand Bell Awards were first presented in 1962 and have gained prestige as the Korean equivalent of the American Academy Awards.[2]
The ceremony was held at the Sejong University Convention Center in Seoul on October 22, 2018, and hosted by Shin Hyun-joon and Kim Gyu-ri.[3]
- ^ "Korean Film Awards, 1962-present". Koreanfilm.org. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
- ^ "Gwanghae sweeps Korean Oscars". The Korea Times. 31 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ "신현준X김규리, 제 55회 대종상 영화제 MC 발탁(공식)". Herald Pop (in Korean). 11 October 2018.