The Busan International Film Festival has announced the awards winners for its 30th edition. Among the big winners were Zhang Lu, whose film Gloaming in Luomu scooped Best Film, and Shu Qi, who took home the Best Director prize for Girl. The awards were presented during the Closing Ceremony at the Busan Cinema Center. A full … Read more
The iconic BIFF emblem, set against vibrant red sand, takes centre stage in this year’s official poster—unveiled in celebration of the 30th edition. Finely etched into nature’s most timeless canvas, the emblem stands as a lasting symbol of the unwavering passion and memories shared by audiences and filmmakers over the past three decades. A bold, … Read more
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has officially appointed Jung Hanseok, the current Korean Cinema Programmer at BIFF, as the new Festival Director. His appointment was finalized through the second General Meeting, held on March 20 (Thu) at the Busan Cinema Center. The Executive Recommendation Committee of the Busan International Film Festival (hereinafter referred to … Read more
The Choon-yun Award, now in its third year, is established to encourage producers who have contributed to excellent Korean film production. Following two years of sponsorship by IOK COMPANY, NEXTWORLD Co., Ltd. sponsored the prize money and the expenses for the Choon-yun Award ceremony this year. The candidates were selected through recommendations from the Korean Independent Film … Read more
