{
  "id": 12240441,
  "title": "Busan film fest kicks off with 'A-list' status for 1st time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/busan-film-fest-kicks-off-with-a-list-status-for-1st-time-12240441",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T22:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261006/busan-film-fest-kicks-off-with-a-list-status-for-1st-time"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 31st annual Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) kicked off on Tuesday, marking the first time the prestigious event will receive A-list accreditation from a major global filmmakers' organization. Spanning a 10-day period, the festival will conclude on October 15 in Busan, South Korea, showcasing 247 official selections from 59 countries. This marks the largest lineup since 2019, according to organizers.\n\nAmong the 247 films, 95 will premiere for the first time at BIFF. This year, the festival holds special significance as it becomes the first event to receive A-list status from the International Federation of Film Producers Associations, joining esteemed competitors such as Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. Furthermore, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has designated BIFF among six film festivals where the top-winner of the Busan Award can be submitted for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars.\n\nA seven-member jury, headed by renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, will determine the winners of the Busan Award from among the 14 shortlisted films.",
  "summary": "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…",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Busan film fest kicks off with 'A-list' status for 1st time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/busan-film-fest-kicks-off-with-a-list-status-for-1st-time",
        "published": "2026-10-05T21:00:14.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Busan film fest kicks off with 'A-list' status for 1st time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/busan-film-fest-kicks-off-with-a-list-status-for-1st-time-12244015",
        "published": "2026-10-05T22:32:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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