Can I buy tickets at the site?
Ticket purchases for all seats are available online at the BIFF official website. If tickets are sold out on the BIFF official website, tickets are NOT available at BIFF Ticket Box.
How do I check my mobile ticket?
1. Access BIFF website(biff.kr) and click [TICKET BOOKING] button
2. Enter login information(Email, 6 Digits of Password)
3. Click [My page] button
4. Click [Mobile Ticket] button located under the Reservation Information
※ You must present a valid ticket (moblie or paper) upon theater entrance. We don't accept mobile tickets and reservation confirmation screenshots (such as Emails) for entry.
What should I do if I want a paper ticket?
To receive your paper ticket, please present your mobile ticket at the BIFF Ticket Box.
※ We do not accept screenshots of mobile tickets, reservation confirmation emails, printed reservation details, reservation numbers, and personal information such as your name or phone number for ticket issuance.
Can I make a reservation on the CGV/LOTTE CINEMA/Busan Cinema Center websites?
Please note that our official website(biff.kr) is the only reservation site for the festival.
※ Not available through other websites.
How many tickets can I purchase at once?
We allow a maximum of two tickets per your online purchase.
When do you open group reservations, wheelchair seats, and barrier-free tickets?
We are planning to open them in September.
Please visit our official website for more details, including the reservation guide, which will be available later.
Discounts
- KRW 3,000 discount for seniors: 65 years old or older (born in 1960 or before), ID card required
- KRW 3,000 discount for persons with disabilities : Disability ID card required
- KRW 3,000 discount for paid membership of Busan Cinema Center: Membership card is required
*Discounts are available only for films screened at the Busan Cinema Center, BIFF Theatre (except for opening and closing ceremonies and Midnight Passion)
*Discounts are applied for up to one accompanying person
※ Discounts for seniors and persons with disabilities are applicable to online reservations as well. Tickets can be issued at the BIFF Ticket Box upon verification of the relevant ID cards.
※ Discounts for paid membership of Busan Cinema Center can only be applied at the BIFF Ticket Box.
I lost (or damaged) my paper ticket. Can I get the new one?
We do not reissue lost or damaged paper tickets where the fault appears to be on the customer's side.
How do I print a receipt?
- If you made an on-site payment at the BIFF Ticket Box, you can visit the ticket box to get your receipt.
- If you paid by credit card through the online page, you can print your receipt by following these steps:
1. Visit the official Busan International Film Festival website (biff.kr) and click the [TICKET BOOKING] button.
2. Enter your login information (E-mail and 6-digit password).
3. Click the [My page] button.
4. Click the [Details] button located under the status.
5. Click the [See the receipt] button at the bottom of the Payment/discount detail information.
6. Click the [Print] button.
How much is a guest ticket?
It is free when you make reservations with our Guest Badge.
Do you have other services available for people who have difficulty booking tickets online?
We operate a ticketing service center during the festival for audiences who have barrieres to accessing the internet and engaging online.
- Location: BIFF Outdoor Ticket Box of Busan Cinema Center
- Operation Period : September 17 (Wed) ~ September 26 (Fri)
- Eligible Users: Seniors aged 65 and over (born in 1960 or earlier), persons with disabilities
- Screenings Available for Purchase: Same-day screenings and the next morning's 1st and 2nd screenings excluding the Opening & Closing Ceremonys
*On the opening day, September 17, only the first and second showings on September 18 are available at the on-site ticket box.
*Available tickets are limited, for which we seek your understanding.
Do you offer inquiry services besides the call center?
Please reach out to us via email at cs@biff.kr .
How do I cancel a reserved ticket?
You can cancel your reserved tickets up to 30 minutes before the screening start time. To cancel your physical tickets, please visit the BIFF ticket box.
How much is the cancellation fee?
- Before the festival (until Sep 16): Cancellation fee will be NOT charged.
- During the festival (Sep 17-Sep 26): Cancellation fee per ticket will be KRW 1,000.
※ When cancelling, you will get a refund reduced by the cancellation fee depending on the timing of cancellation.
※ In case of screening schedule changes or cancellations announced by BIFF, we will offer a full refund with no additional charges during the festival.
When will I get a refund after canceling the reservation?
It takes approximately 3 to 7 days, but please note that the refund processing time varies depending on the payment method.
I want to cancel only one of the two reserved tickets.
You can cancel your tickets partially.
※ If you need to cancel your tickets paid with mobile vouchers and credit cards together, you need to cancel all.
※ You may charge a cancellation fee depending on the timing of cancellation.
I want to change my payment method.
If you wish to change your payment method after purchasing your ticket, please cancel the original reservation and create a new one.
Please note that you may lose your original reservations during this process.
If I cancel a ticket purchased with a Mobile Voucher, will I still be able to use the voucher?
If you cancel the ticket purchased with a mobile voucher online, you will receive the restored voucher numbers.
※ To refund your paper tickets, please visit our BIFF Ticket Box.
Theaters This year (2025)
Busan Cinema Center - Haneulyeon Theatre, Cinema 1, Cinema 2, Cinematheque, BIFF Theatre
CGV Centum City
LOTTE CINEMA Centum City
KOFIC Theater
Busan Community Media Center
Dongseo University Sohyang Theatre ShinhanCard Hall
Community BIFF - MEGABOX Busan Cinema, Catholic Center Space101.1
Information desk
- BIFF Hill Intersection
- Busan Cinema Center, DURERAUM Square
- Cinemountain 1F
- Cinemountain 6F
- CGV Centum City 7F
- LOTTE CINEMA Centum City 8F
- Busan Community Media Center 1F
- Dongseo University Sohyang Theatre ShinhanCard Hall
We provide the information desk services at each venue.
How many minutes before the screening may I enter?
Admission to the theater is available 15 minutes before the screening begins. It is subject to change depending on the situation on-site.
Please follow the guidance of the staff and volunteers.
Can I enter after the screening starts?
Busan International Film Festival operates on-time screenings in principle.
Viewers will not be allowed to enter the auditorium after the 15 minutes mark following the start of the screening.
If you arrive late than 15 minutes past the scheduled screening time, your seat cannot be guaranteed.
Can I go directly into the cinema with my online reservation?
Yes, please present your mobile ticket at the entrance. We don't accept a screen grab of the ticket.
Can I take photos or videos during screenings?
All photography and video recordings are strictly forbidden including the trailers and the ending credit.
※ In the case of a Guest Visits or other events held in the theater, you may take photos following the staff‘s guide.
In Midnight Passion, can I enter in the middle of the screenings?
Yes, we will assist you with entry during the intermission. Please follow the guidance of the on-site staff.
What's the rating system?
We may have an entrance limit based on media ratings.
* ALL : No restrictions: Suitable for all ages
- Under 48 months old: born in 2021 - NOT available for all screenings.
- 12: Film intended for audiences 12 and over (Born in 2013 and had their birthday).
- 15: Film intended for audiences 15 and over (Born in 2010 and had their birthday).
- 19: No one under 19 (Born in 2006) is allowed. Underage audiences accompanied by a parent or guardian are NOT allowed
* Korea has changed the legal adult age from 18 to 19, effective May 1, 2024.
※ We don't allow audiences under 19 to 19-rated films, even with their parents or guardians.
※ We don't allow infants under 4 years old, even with their parents or guardians.
※ For films rated 12 and 15, underage audiences accompanied by a parent or guardian are allowed.
Is the information desk open for luggage storage?
Please note that our information desk does not store luggage.
To ensure the convenience of all guests, we kindly ask you to minimize the number of bags you bring.
If you are at CGV Centum City or Lotte Cinema Centum City, please use the lockers available within the Sinsegye Department Store.
These lockers are accessible only before the department store closes. (available only before the store closes).
Where can I check the Community BIFF information?
Please see the official Community Biff website. (https://community.biff.kr/kor/)
Do you have outside events?
We have Outdoor Greetings and Open Talks. Please see our official website for more details.
Can I give gifts directly to guests at GV events?
To improve our events, we kindly request that you do not give gifts to guests during the events or talks.
Instead, please hand them to our staff when you leave after the event.
Can I only join GVs after the screenings for news coverage?
You may enter after the screening has finished, but please note that we reserve the right to reassign your seat due to late entry.
Please ensure you have your designated ticket with you and follow the guidance of our staff.
Can I leave during GV?
Yes, but please be cautious not to bother other audiences when leaving.
Can I take photos during GV?
You are permitted to take photos and videos during a GV, but only from your assigned seat.
We strictly prohibit taking photos and videos during the actual screening.
Parking lot information, such as location and fees
We advise taking public transportation, as the festival venue is expected to be very crowded.
Can teenagers watch the opening film/ceremony?
The opening film, No Other Choice, is rated PG-15 and is suitable for viewers who are 15 years old or older (those born in 2010 and who have already had their birthday this year). Please make sure to bring your ID card, as it may be requested at the entrance.
Is the festival open not only to the audience but also to the visitors/passengers?
Even if you don't have tickets, you are still welcome to visit our event site.
Official Website Account Delete Guideline
Due to a change in our website operation policy, effective August 1, 2025, we have deleted your personal information.
Please note that registration is not required for ticketing, online registration, or similar services.