It's hard to believe the day has finally come—

Tomorrow, at last,
The 30th Busan International Film Festival opens!!! 🎉

Just like puzzle pieces slowly falling into place to complete a grand picture,
this year’s BIFF is the result of long, dedicated efforts,

and finally—tomorrow—all those pieces come together! 🎬✨

To mark this exciting moment,
we’ve put together a complete preview edition:
<2025 BIFF at a Glance>

Here’s everything you need to know

before embarking on the ten-day cinematic journey. 

Ready to dive in?

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To mark its 30th anniversary, BIFF teams up with IAB STUDIO

for a special collaboration collection under the theme “Old Cinema.”

Celebrating 30 years of film and cinephile culture,

the goods will be available at the festival site.

As an official sponsor, IAB STUDIO has also created uniforms

for BIFF’s staff and volunteers.

💬 “Wearing the history of a film festival—what a feeling.

Where fashion meets cinema, this is a one-of-a-kind BIFF experience.” 👕🌟

This year, BIFF  brings together a remarkable 328 films from 65 countries.
Among them, 99 films are World or International Premieres—

screening for the first time ever in the world or in Asia!

We’re also expanding our venues—31 screens across 7 theaters,

showcasing everything from buzzworthy Korean films to new works by Asian masters,

and daring debut features from rising talents.

There’s so much to watch—it’s going to be a joyful dilemma for everyone.

🌟 Opening Ceremony & Opening Film

✨ Awards & Honoring Cinema Legends

At the Opening Ceremony, BIFF will also honor

significant contributors to Asian and world cinema:

• Asian Filmmaker of the Year: Jafar PANAHI

• Korean Cinema Award: CHUNG Jiyoung

• Camellia Award: Sylvia CHANG

• BIFF Cinema Master Honorary Award: Marco BELLOCCHIO

🏆 New Competitive Section: The ‘Busan Awards’

To mark its 30th edition, BIFF proudly launches its first official competition, 

the ‘Busan Awards’!

14 notable Asian films are nominated, and five awards will be awarded:

Grand Prize, Best Director, Best Actor, Jury’s Special Prize, and Artistic Contribution Award.

Notably, the trophy was contributed by world-renowned director Apichatpong Weerasethakul, making this award even more special.

👥 Programs & Events

Special sections include:

Plus, don’t miss all the face-to-face events:

Masterclass, Open Talk, Actors’ House, and more—

all offering audiences a chance to meet filmmakers in person throughout the festival.

🌟 Closing Ceremony & Closing Film

The Closing Ceremony also starts at 6 PM at the Busan Cinema Center.

This year, actor Claudia Kim will lead the final celebration ✨

The closing film will be the winner of the newly established Busan Awards,

marking BIFF’s official first step as a competitive film festival.

Which film do you think will win the Busan Award?

Guessing the winner by reading the official reviews of the competition films

can be another fun way to enjoy the festival 🥳

📌 Platform for Industry and Cooperation

BIFF is not only about screenings—it’s also a space for shaping the future of cinema.