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10th Anniversary of Busan Food Film Festa Opens on the 26th With 1,000 Free Admissions

10th Anniversary of Busan Food Film Festa Opens on the 26th With 1,000 Free Admissions

The three-day culinary festival at the Cinema of Film Center will screen 17 films, including the opening title ‘The Last Cannoli,’ and feature a range of side events.
A Perfect Marriage of Food and the Screen, Capturing a Decade of PhilosophyA domestic standout culinary film festival where visual indulgence and gastronomic inspiration intersect, '2026 Busan Food Film Festa' will lift the curtain on an overwhelming spectacle on and around 'Cinema of Film Center'...
Film Alliance Declares Full Boycott of 'Seoul Film Center'... Return to Original Plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque'!

Film Alliance Declares Full Boycott of 'Seoul Film Center'... Return to Original Plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque'!

On the 5th, the Film Alliance issued a statement strongly urging the immediate return to the original plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque' and the prompt establishment of a public forum.
The Film Alliance (co-representatives Baek Jae-ho and Lee Dong-ha) issued a statement on the 5th, declaring a full boycott of any cooperation with the current operation system of 'Seoul Film Center' and strongly urging the return to the original plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque' and the immediate...
'Bokssak Sogassuda' Wins 3 Awards at the Global OTT Awards

'Bokssak Sogassuda' Wins 3 Awards at the Global OTT Awards

The only international streaming event in Korea, the awards were held at the 2025 International Streaming Festival
At the ‘2025 International Streaming Festival Global OTT Awards’, 〈Bokssak Sogassuda〉 successfully achieved 3 awards.On August 24, the 2025 International Streaming Festival Global OTT Awards took place at the outdoor theater of the Busan Cinema Center, hosted by actor Joo Jong-hyuk and announcer...
Lee Byung-hun to Serve as the First Male Solo Host at the 30th Busan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony in September

Lee Byung-hun to Serve as the First Male Solo Host at the 30th Busan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony in September

Recognized for his 35 years of acting prowess and the global impact of 'Squid Game', he will host the 30th anniversary opening at the Busan Cinema Center on September 17.
The Busan International Film Festival, a representative festival of the Korean film industry, has chosen actor Lee Byung-hun as the face of its 30th anniversary opening ceremony. According to the festival's announcement on the 28th, Lee Byung-hun will be the first male solo host in the history of...
[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.
[Photo &] BTS Stitched the Skies Over Busan’s Gwangalli Beach…A Historic Drone Light Show With 1,000 Drones

[Photo &] BTS Stitched the Skies Over Busan’s Gwangalli Beach…A Historic Drone Light Show With 1,000 Drones

Faces of the seven members and a dazzling display of light—an unforgettable Busan night over the sea
Tearing Through the Dark With 1,000 Stars, Taking Over Busan’s NightOn the night of the 13th, above the Gwangalli Beach seawater area in Suyeong-gu, Busan, the sky turned into a giant canvas. It was a moment when a special drone show—planned to commemorate the Busan concert of “BTS”—commanded the...
Kenyan Math Prodigy Who Shook Wall Street… Opens on the 21st: 8th Africa Film Festival

Kenyan Math Prodigy Who Shook Wall Street… Opens on the 21st: 8th Africa Film Festival

Opening on the 21st at Busan Cinema Center… 16 Films from 15 Countries, Including Kenya’s Hot Topic Film ‘Kipkemboi,’ Challenging Wall Street
Ahead of 'Africa Day' on the 25th and the 'Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting' on June 1, a cultural festival spotlighting the diverse charms of Africa has kicked off. In cooperation with the Busan Cinema Center, the Korea-Africa Foundation will hold the '8th Africa Film Festival' in Busan,...
‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

The original rights holder sent an official notice saying, “I’ve never sold the distribution rights in Korea,” prompting theaters to halt screenings in the middle of ongoing showings Korean Association of Art Cinema Theaters: “The original rights holder denies the legitimacy of the screening copy… withdraw to protect audience trust” Importer A-Sum Pictures: “We purchased it lawfully through a French distributor… we’ll do our best to reach a proper resolution”
The masterpiece by director Hou Hsiao-hsien, ‘A City of Sadness (1989),’ was scheduled to return to South Korean screens on the 6th but was suddenly put on hold just two days before its release. As the original overseas rights holder raised copyright concerns and signs of a legal dispute began to...
After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
The 43rd Busan International Short Film Festival Opens on the 23rd; 6,000 Films from 124 Countries Expected

The 43rd Busan International Short Film Festival Opens on the 23rd; 6,000 Films from 124 Countries Expected

France was selected as the guest country to mark the 140th anniversary of Korea–France diplomatic relations… 60 selected competing entries from around the world screened
Where the eyes of 5,966 films from 124 countries worldwide are focused, the most prestigious short film festival in Korea, the “43rd Busan International Short Film Festival,” opens in Busan on the 23rd with an overwhelming scale. This year’s core theme is “Cinema & Lumière.