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Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

321 films from 50 countries screened and about 137,000 visitors were counted; launch of Bucheon AI Content Summit points to the cinema of the future
The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN, executive chair Shin Chul) wrapped its 11-day run on Sunday, July 12, drawing record crowds as attendance rose 27% from last year. Marking its 30th anniversary, the festival adopted "newness and expansion" as its themes and drew strong...
Lee Byung-hun to Host the Opening Ceremony of the 30th Busan International Film Festival!... First Male Solo Host

Lee Byung-hun to Host the Opening Ceremony of the 30th Busan International Film Festival!... First Male Solo Host

The organizing committee of the 30th Busan International Film Festival officially announced on the 28th that actor Lee Byung-hun has been selected as the host for the opening ceremony scheduled for September.A festival official stated, "This is the first-ever male solo host in history," and...
Queer Horror 'Leviticus' and Thriller 'Knock' Win Top Honors at Bucheon Film Festival (BIFAN)

Queer Horror 'Leviticus' and Thriller 'Knock' Win Top Honors at Bucheon Film Festival (BIFAN)

Queer horror 'Leviticus' and crime thriller 'Knock' were named best at the 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival The festival also revealed winners of the newly created AI film award
A film industry's paradigm shift for what's next — BIFAN's take on genre upheaval and an AI revolutionThe 30th edition of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival — where the imaginations of 321 films from 50 countries across the world collided — has finally unveiled the faces set to write...
[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

Kim Se-hoon and Gu Jeong-a will receive the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award,” and a “FIPRESCI Award for International Film Critics” will also be introduced (FIPRESCI Award).
Two awards will be newly introduced. The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (executive committee chair Shin Cheol, BIFAN) will bring back the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award” this year and also introduce the “International Federation of Film Critics Award” .
[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

On the occasion of its 30th edition, the festival announced the start of its three-year project, “Asian Genre Films 99” (Asian Genre Films 99).
Above all, it’s a genre festival. For its 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Chairman Shin Chul, hereafter BIFAN), the festival screens 321 films from 50 countries (170 feature films, 85 short films, 38 AI titles, and 28 XR titles), and of these 93 are world premieres.
The Era of Martial Arts Has Not Ended! BIFAN’s 30th Anniversary Opening Film “Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert” Hits Korean Theaters in the Second Half of the Year!

The Era of Martial Arts Has Not Ended! BIFAN’s 30th Anniversary Opening Film “Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert” Hits Korean Theaters in the Second Half of the Year!

Bruce Lee’s screen comeback after 14 years, with Director Yuan Huaping of the legendary original comic drama at the helm and action star Wu Jing from Greater China starring as the lead.
Restoring the long-lost impact, a “real” action that thrilled the worldA work titled “Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert,” in which Hong Kong martial arts film legend and the master who designed action for “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “The Matrix” takes the megaphone, is...
30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Announces 10 Invited Films for Korean Competition Section “Bucheon Choice Korean”

30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival Announces 10 Invited Films for Korean Competition Section “Bucheon Choice Korean”

Renaming the previous “Korean Fantastic” to broaden genre diversity, the festival selects 10 Korean feature films From horror and thrillers to crime dramas, plus sci-fi, comedy, and animation—an eclectic mix of genres and original directing The festival will meet film fans worldwide at screening venues across Bucheon from July 2 to 12, for 10 days
The Bucheon International Film Festival has announced invited films for its Korean competition section after reaching its 30th edition. The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, which opens on July 2, announced 10 invited titles on June 1.
Eric Oh, Kim Dae-sik, and Warner Music’s Hannah Karp to Appear… “QE Conference” Questioning Creativity in the AI Era

Eric Oh, Kim Dae-sik, and Warner Music’s Hannah Karp to Appear… “QE Conference” Questioning Creativity in the AI Era

Opening of the 30th Euljiro News Museum. Discussions on new standards for AI technology and human creativity
The Intersection of AI and Culture—Presenting Global Standards in SeoulThe global AI culture platform QE , based in the United States, will host 'QE Global Conference & Exhibition - Seoul Edition' at the Seoul Euljiro News Museum on the 30th.
[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

A wide range of genres—including documentaries and experimental films—are submitted in large numbers, quickly establishing the festival as a major platform for the independent film scene. The works selected for the main competition will be announced on the 30th.
A record-high number of submissions—1,444 titles—spotlighting the festival as a core hub for independent films, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival”From June 25 to 28, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival” will kick off in and around Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, with a grand opening.
A Glimpse Into the Visionary Worlds of Master Filmmakers! The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival Announces 11 Titles for the Masters Section

A Glimpse Into the Visionary Worlds of Master Filmmakers! The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival Announces 11 Titles for the Masters Section

The Masters section lineup has been announced, spotlighting new works by world-renowned auteurs who have helped shape film culture. A strong lineup of fresh films from acclaimed directors, including Chai Ming-liang, Zhang Lu, Radu Jude, Hitta Azevedo Gomes, and more. Anticipation is growing for a vibrant film festival in Jeonju from April 29 to May 8.
With the festival opening just around the corner, the Jeonju International Film Festival has revealed the titles in its Masters section. Celebrating its 27th edition, the Jeonju International Film Festival unveiled the Masters section titles on March 24.