Busan International Film Festival

Since its beginning in 1996 as the first international film festival in Korea, Busan International Film Festival has grown into Asia’s largest and the world’s most dynamic film festival. The festival plays an important role in enhancing the international image of Busan as a cultural and artistic city. BIFF bolsters the status of Korean films in the global cinema industry as well as invigorates international exchange through film. It also improves the condition for film production and distribution to act as a genuine driving force for the development of Korean cinema. The Festival is a place to view and monitor the latest film industry trends through various film genre and origins. The festival presents a vision for Asian cinema as well as discovers and supports new Asian talented directors and films. As a hub for the development of the future film industry, Busan International Film Festival will continue its efforts to establish a joint investment market and prompt support for Korean and Asian film production.