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Busan Film Festival Finalizes Competitive Format for 30th Anniversary

The festival will debut a new Competition section, expanded Vision programs, and refreshed leadership to celebrate its milestone year.

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Overview

  • BIFF will introduce its first-ever Competition section, featuring 14-15 Asian films competing for five awards, including the Grand Prize and Best Director.
  • The Grand Prize-winning film will serve as the festival's closing feature, a departure from previous editions.
  • Legacy sections New Currents and Jiseok have been merged into the new Competition category, focusing on excellence in Asian cinema.
  • Korean Cinema Today expands into Vision-Asia and Vision-Korea programs, each showcasing 12 films to highlight regional talent.
  • New leadership, including Festival Director Jung Han-seok and Program Director Park Ga-eon, aims to boost audience engagement and industry relevance.