Special Event
Creative Asia: Presented by Netflix & BIFF
Netflix’s Creative Asia is back for 2025, in partnership with Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)!
Join us as we bring master storytellers, and world-class production experts to lead a series of masterclasses and exclusive conversations at Creative Asia. This is an incredible opportunity for emerging and first-time filmmakers to learn directly from award-winning creators.
Join us as we bring master storytellers, and world-class production experts to lead a series of masterclasses and exclusive conversations at Creative Asia. This is an incredible opportunity for emerging and first-time filmmakers to learn directly from award-winning creators.
- inquiry creative.asia@biff.kr
- Date 13:00 - 16:30 (KST), Sep 20 (Sat)
- Venue Convention Hall, B1F, DSU-KIT Centum Campus
- * This forum is open exclusively to pre-registered film industry professionals.
Session 1 ┃ 13:30 – 14:15Masters of Imagination: A conversation with Guillermo del Toro and Yeon Sang-ho
Step into the world of Oscar-winning Director Guillermo del Toro as he brings his highly anticipated film, Frankenstein, to BIFF. A master of beautiful, otherworldly storytelling, del Toro will join us at Creative Asia for a special conversation with acclaimed Korean Director Yeon Sang-ho—the visionary behind Train to Busan, Hellbound, and Revelations—whose newest film, The Ugly, recently premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival before its worldwide theatrical release. They'll delve into their creative processes, share the inspiration behind their acclaimed films, and discuss the art of creating mythical creatures.
- Speaker Guillermo DEL TORO┃Director, YEON Sang-ho┃Director
Session 2 ┃ 14:15 – 14:55Ready to break the mold of period filmmaking?
Join master visionary Yui Miyamori, the production designer behind Last Samurai Standing. Her latest project is set in 1878 Japan, where 292 warriors enter a brutal survival game for a massive cash prize, each determined to eliminate the others. Against this intense backdrop, Yui designed a world that challenged conventions and transported audiences to a truly unique historical Japan, offering a rare look into her collaborative process and the art of building a new cinematic reality.
- Speaker Yui MIYAMORI┃Production Designer
- Moderator Shinichi TAKAHASHI ┃Netflix Director
Session 3 ┃ 15:15 – 15:45Shifting the lens: Directing for film vs series format
Leste Chen, renowned director in the Chinese-language entertainment scene, is a true BIFF success story, having been nominated for the prestigious New Currents Award for his second feature film, Eternal Summer, in 2006. This year, he returns with his new thriller series, The Resurrected, featured in the On Screen section. Drawing from his film background, Leste Chen will share insights on how he's learned to push the boundaries of narrative, direction and production for the series format.
- Speaker Leste CHEN┃Director
- Moderator Maya HUANG┃Netflix Manager
Session 4 ┃ 15:45 – 16:30Behind-the-scenes on KPop Demon Hunters with Maggie Kang
Director Maggie Kang, the creative force behind the global phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters, will lead a special Creative Asia session. She'll share exclusive insights into the development and production process for this hit animated film, detailing how her Korean heritage and a passion for K-pop helped bring the popular film to life.
- Speaker Maggie KANG┃Director
