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Hope you're keeping cool in this scorching summer heat!☀️

We are back – with some tips to help you soak up all the festive vibes this season.

First things first! How about a quick escape from the city buzz? A beach or a quiet valley might be just what you need. 🌊🏕️

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Next up! Nothing says summer like the perfect playlist. Turn up some summer anthems to boost your spirits and keep the cool vibes rolling.

And as you ride that wave of summer, guess what’s just around the corner? The Busan International Film Festival(BIFF)🎬 – ready to welcome you with a refreshing breeze of cinema.

The 30th BIFF is ready to kick off in September – marking its first early return since 1997.

Until then, to keep the summer vibes alive, we’ve put together a playlist that gives a sneak peek into the spirit of our upcoming festival.🎧

Now, tune into this year’s BIFF playlist and catch the latest updates!

Once again, the 2025 CHANEL X BIFF Asian Film Academy welcomes 24 talented newcomers from across Asia. They’ll dive into short film production, workshops, mentoring sessions, and masterclasses – gaining direct insight from renowned figures of the Asian film scene. Now and then, we hear exciting news that past alumni are already showing up strong at international film festivals across the globe.

Meet this year’s amazing faculty dream team – we’re thrilled to have them on board!

KIM Jeewoon(ⓒCine21), Mattie DO, PARK Jung-hun

At the helm is acclaimed director Kim Jeewoon, celebrated for his exceptional cinematography and mastery across a wide range of genres, who will be the Dean of the program.

Joining him is Mattie Do, Laos’ very first female feature film director, bringing her unique perspective as the Directing Mentor. Rounding out the team is Cinematography Mentor Park Jung-hun, whose creative visual style defined films like The Villainess (2017) and Voice of Silence (2020).

Get ready for this year’s truly inspiring works guided by some of the most visionary minds in cinema today!

Voting is now open!🗳️

After wrapping up our successful run with the call for audience programmers, it’s your turn to help shape the final line-up of our long-awaited program Request Cinema. 

Out of 87 incredible programs, 46 programs that received screening clearance have been shortlisted – and now 15 of them will make it to the big screen, based on your votes!

You can vote for up to 4 titles that best match your taste. Final selections will be carefully reviewed based on audience votes (70%) + expert evaluation (30%). 

For more details, please check the Community BIFF official website linked below. 

Voting is open only for 8 days, from 16 July to 23 July, 12PM (KST), so don’t miss your chance to bring your favorite films to the screen at BIFF.🎬

Let your cinephile voice be heard and your picks be seen!

This year, we are happy to introduce you to a new initiative of the Asian Cinema Fund(ACF): Co-Production Support Fund!👏

Through ACF, ACFM has long supported filmmakers at all stages of film production – from script development to documentary production and post-production.

After careful selection, one of the projects in the final stage of pre-production will receive direct funding of up to KRW 65 million (or $5000)!

Eligible projects must be feature-length films or animations for theatrical release, co-produced with Korea. Now’s your moment – the registration is open until 14 August.

For full details and to apply, click below!

Before you head off on your summer getaway – don’t forget your badges!💳

We’re thrilled to announce that badge registration for this year’s festival is officially open.

Badge holders will be provided with exclusive benefits – including daily complimentary tickets, access to P&I (Press & Industry) Screening, the Asian Contents & Film Market venue, the Guest Lounge, and Guest Shuttle Services.

📌 Early Bird: – 8 August

📌 General: – 28 August

📌 Cinephile Badge: – 8 August 

Ready when you are – sign up before it's too late!

Stay tuned for more – exciting updates are coming your way as the countdown begins for this year’s festival!

- The 30th Busan International Film Festival -