The Asian Filmmaker of the Year

The Asian Filmmaker of the Year honors an Asian filmmaker who has made exceptional contributions to the advancement of Asian film industry and culture throughout the year.

Korean Cinema Award

The Korean Cinema Award recognizes individuals who have made notable contributions in bringing Korean cinema to global audiences.

Camellia Award

Established in 2024, the Camellia Award celebrates distinguished filmmakers or industry professionals who have advanced women's roles in cinema. Selected jointly by the Busan International Film Festival and CHANEL, the award is presented during the festival's opening ceremony.

BIFF Cinema Master Honorary Award

The BIFF Cinema Master Honorary Award is a lifetime achievement award given to masters who have built outstanding artistry and innovative cinematic worlds.

Busan Award - Best Film Award

The Best Film Award is given to the most outstanding film in Competition, recognizing exceptional aesthetic achievement. A grand prize of KRW 50,000,000 is equally shared between the director and the producer.

Busan Award - Best Director Award

The Best Director Award is presented to a director in Competition who has demonstrated exceptional directorial talent. A cash prize of KRW 20,000,000 is awarded to the winner.

Busan Award - Special Jury Award

The Special Jury Award is presented to a film in Competition that the jury recognizes for its outstanding cinematic achievement. A cash prize of KRW 10,000,000 is awarded to the director.

Busan Award - Best Actor Award

The Best Actor Award is presented to two performers who have delivered a brilliant performance in a film in Competition. A cash prize of KRW 10,000,000 is awarded to each winner.

Busan Award - Artistic Contribution Award

The Artistic Contribution Award recognizes outstanding achievement in a technical or creative field other than directing or acting in Competition films. A cash prize of KRW 10,000,000 is awarded to the winner.

New Currents Award

New Currents Award is presented to the most promising directorial debut from Competition section or Vision sections. A cash prize of KRW 20,000,000 is awarded to the winner.

BIFF Mecenat Award

The BIFF Mecenat Award is given to exceptional Korean and Asian documentaries in Wide Angle Competition. Each winner is awarded KRW 10,000,000 as funding for their next production.

Sonje Award

The Sonje Award is given to exceptional Korean and Asian short films in Wide Angle Competition. Each winner is awarded KRW 10,000,000 as funding for their next production.

KB Vision Audience Award

KB Vision Audience Award is given to an Asian film in Vision section that receives the highest audience votes. The winner is awarded a cash prize of KRW 20,000,000, sponsored by KB Kookmin Bank.

NETPAC Award

The NETPAC Award is presented to one Asian film in the Vision section, selected by the NETPAC jury. Founded in 1990, NETPAC is an international organization devoted to the expansion of Asian film distribution and screening.

FIPRESCI Award

The FIPRESCI Award recognizes Asian films in the Vision section that demonstrate exceptional artistry and innovative talent.

Bangladesh July Memorial Prize

The Bangladesh July Memorial Prize is sponsored by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Bangladesh. It recognizes an Asian independent film in the Vision section that explores themes such as social justice, civil liberties, freedom of expression, and the fight against inequality and injustice. The award is established in honor of the spirit of the July 2024 Popular Mass Uprising in Bangladesh.

Bishkek International Film Festival - Central Asia Cinema Award

The Bishkek International Film Festival – Central Asia Cinema Award is sponsored by the Department of Cinematography under the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic. It awards a cash prize of KRW 10,000,000 to one Asian film in the Vision section.

Face of the Future Award

Face of the Future Award is sponsored by the Thai creative & social enterprise Alternative Universe Co., Ltd. and grants a cash prize of KRW 10,000,000 to the Asian film in the Vision section that represents the future of Asian cinema.

Hylife Vision Award

The Hylife Vision Award is sponsored by the Hylife Group. It awards a cash prize of KRW 10,000,000 each to two Asian films in the Vision section.

International Film Festival of India - Vision Asia Award

International Film Festival of India - Vision Asia Award is sponsored by the National Film Development Corporation Limited India (NFDC). The award honors one Asian film in the Vision section with a cash prize of KRW 10,000,000.

Songwon Vision Award

The Songwon Vision Award is sponsored by the Songwon Cultural Foundation. It awards a cash prize of KRW 10,000,000 to one Asian film in the Vision section.

Taipei Film Commission Award

The Taipei Film Commission Award is sponsored by the Taipei Cultural Foundation Taipei Film Commission. It grants a cash prize of KRW 10,000,000 to one Asian film in the Vision section.

Vision of Jiseok Award

The Vision of Jiseok Award is sponsored by BHD Co., Ltd., a Vietnamese film company, on behalf of the friends of Kim Jiseok. It grants a cash prize of KRW 10,000,000 to the Asian film in the Vision section that captures the attention of audiences.

Actor of the Year

The Actor of the Year is an award for emerging talents in independent Korean films from the Vision section, selected by a pair of renowned Korean actor and actress. Each winner is awarded a cash prize of KRW 5,000,000, sponsored by BIFF Supporters Association.

DGK PLUS M Award

The DGK PLUS M Award is presented to two Korean films in the Vision section. Each winner is awarded a cash prize of KRW 5,000,000, sponsored by Directors Guild of Korea and PLUS M.

CGV Award

The CGV award is given to a Korean film in the Vision section that shows promise for the future of Korean Cinema. The winner is awarded a cash prize of KRW 10,000,000, sponsored by CJ CGV.

KBS Independent Film Award

The KBS Independent Film Award is given to a Korean film in the Vision section to support Korean independent films. The winner is awarded a cash prize of KRW 5,000,000, sponsored by KBS.

Critic b Award

The Critic b Award is given to a Korean film from the Vision section, selected by the Busan Film Critics Association. The winner is awarded a cash prize of KRW 10,000,000.

CINE21 Award

Cine21 Award is sponsored by the film media company Cine21. It commits 10,000,000 KRW in cash to one selected Korean film from Vision section.

Songwon Citizen Critics' Award

Selected by a jury of citizen critics from the Busan Cinematheque, the Songwon Citizen Critics' Award is given to a film that shows exceptional promise from the Vision section. The director of the winning work is awarded KRW 10,000,000 to support their next production. The cash prize is sponsored by Songwon Foundation.

Busan Cinephile Award

Celebrating excellence in documentary filmmaking, the Busan Cinephile Award is presented to one Korean or Asian documentary from the Wide Angle - Documentary Showcase, selected by a student jury comprising film-related majors from Busan's universities. A cash prize of KRW 5,000,000 is awarded to the winning work.

Documentary Audience Award

The Documentary Audience Award is presented to the film that receives the highest audience acclaim in the Wide Angle - Documentary Competition section. A cash prize of KRW 10,000,000 is awarded to the director of the winning film.

Flash Forward Audience Award

The Flash Forward Audience Award is given to the film that receives the highest audience acclaim in the Flash Forward section. Sponsored by BIFF Supporters Association, a cash prize of KRW 10,000,000 is awarded to the director of the winning film.