{
  "id": 5032244,
  "title": "Busan film fest ticket sales to begin Sept. 17",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/busan-film-fest-ticket-sales-to-begin-sept-17",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T06:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260902/busan-film-fest-ticket-sales-to-begin-sept-17"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ticket sales for the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will commence on September 17, organizers announced on Wednesday. The schedule for movie screenings will be revealed later in the week. The ticket sales for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as unique events like outdoor screenings, overnight screenings, and conversations with invited actors, will be available starting at 2 p.m. on September 17. All other film screenings will offer tickets at the same time on September 21. The comprehensive BIFF schedule is expected to be disclosed at 5 p.m. on Friday, next week. Ticket purchases will be accessible exclusively through BIFF's official website, excluding any leftover or canceled tickets, and a limited quantity of tickets reserved for visitors aged 65 and above, as well as individuals with disabilities. The 31st iteration of the BIFF, which is considered South Korea's most significant film festival, is scheduled to take place from October 6 to 15 in Busan, a southeastern city in South Korea.",
  "summary": "Ticket sales for events of the annual Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will begin this month, with schedules for movie screenings set to be disclosed later this week, organizers said Wednesday. Tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as events such as outdoor and overnight screenings and conversations with invited actors, will begin at 2 p.m. on Sept. 17, according to the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ticket sales for BIFF start on September 17",
    "Opening and closing ceremonies tickets available Sep 17 at 2 p.m.",
    "Comprehensive schedule released Sep 25"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Festival-goers gain a clear timeline for ticket purchases, with priority access for certain demographics, as BIFF organizers centralize sales through their website, streamlining the process.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Busan film fest ticket sales to begin Sept. 17",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/busan-film-fest-ticket-sales-to-begin-sept-17-5032819",
        "published": "2026-09-02T06:05:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Busan film fest ticket sales to begin Sept. 17",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/busan-film-fest-ticket-sales-to-begin-sept-17-5038071",
        "published": "2026-09-02T07:22:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}