Busan International Film Festival
Iranian Filmmaker Majid Majidi Denounces U.S. War as ‘Midday Meal’ Emerges as Busan Fest Standout
Majid Majidi says he nearly skipped the 2026 Busan Film Festival, but ultimately decided to attend so that he could speak out about the Iran War.
Netflix Has Used AI on About 300 Titles, but “Human Touch Is Critical,” Exec Says in Busan
Netflix’s Asia-Pacific prod head, The Outlaws director Kang Yun-sung and Kimball Thurston discussed the limits of AI at Creative Asia event in Busan.
‘Bedford Park’ Star Moon Choi Charts Her Own Path Between Korea and Hollywood
The rising Korean actress brings her acclaimed American indie romance with Son Sukku to Busan, where she’s also serving on the festival’s main competition jury led by Chinese filmmaking legend Zhang Yimou.
Alfonso Cuarón to Make First Korea Visit for Busan Film Festival
The two-time Oscar winner will give a master class and support the Asian premiere of his son Jonás Cuarón's new feature ‘Campeón Gabacho.’
Zhang Yimou to Lead Busan Film Festival Competition Jury
Chinese auteur Bi Gan, Korean actor Moon Choi, Japanese filmmaker Kei Ishikawa and Cannes best actress winner Samal Yeslyamova are among the other six jurors.
Busan Film Festival Sets 23 Titles for Vision Korea, Vision Asia Sections
Busan Film Festival has selected 12 Korean indies and 11 films from emerging directors from across Asia for its 2026 edition.
Busan Film Festival Sets Kim Jong-kwan’s ‘The Table: Day and Night’ as Opening Film
Described as a delicate romance that follows four couples' encounters within the same Seoul café, the film will world premiere in Busan on Oct.
Busan Film Festival to Honor Its Founder Kim Dong-ho with Korean Cinema Award
The 88-year-old Korean industry luminary, who founded the festival in 1996 and made his own feature directorial debut last year, will accept the prize at the Oct.
Ann Hui to Receive Busan Film Festival’s Camellia Award
Ann Hui, the Hong Kong New Wave filmmaker, will receive the 2026 Camellia Award at the Busan International Film Festival.
Busan Film Festival to Honor Michelle Yeoh as Asian Filmmaker of the Year
Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh will accept the honor at Busan's Oct. 6 opening ceremony, where she'll also present a curated program of her work.