Busan film fest kicks off with 'A-list' status for 1st time
BUSAN — The 31st edition of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) begins its 10-day run Tuesday, with the festival seeking to bolster its global presence with its first "A-list" accreditation by a prominent global organization of filmmakers. This year's event will run through Oct. 15 in the southeastern South Korean city of Busan with 247 official selections from 59 nations, which marks…
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) commenced its ten-day run on Tuesday, aiming to enhance its global recognition with its inaugural A-list accreditation from a leading international filmmakers' body. This year's festival, set to conclude on October 15, will showcase 247 official selections from 59 countries, the largest lineup since 2019, according to organizers.
Among these, 95 films are making their world debuts at BIFF, marking the inaugural occurrence of the event following the International Federation of Film Producers Associations' selection of BIFF among its 17 A-list festivals, among notable film festivals like Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. Moreover, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has incorporated BIFF into the six film festivals where the top winner of the Busan Award can be submitted for the Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category.
A seven-member jury, headed by Chinese director Zhang Yimou, will adjudicate the Busan Award among 14 films.
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