Influential filmmakers and actors present their films in Busan to celebrate their artistic achievements.

A showcase of the latest films of contemporary iconic filmmakers from around the world.

A competition section for established Asian filmmakers with three or more feature films. The two best films are presented with the Kim Jiseok Award. The award was created in commemoration of the late Kim Jiseok, program director who devoted his life to nurture and support Asian cinema.

A peek into the various styles and visions within Asian Cinema, highlighting the latest films from well-established directors as well as the upcoming rookies of the industry. The audience can grasp the zeitgeist of Asian films of the year.

A competition among up-and-coming Asian filmmakers’ first or second features that bestows two films with a New Currents Award. All films must be presented as World or International Premiere.

This section premieres the latest and representative selections of contemporary Korean mainstream commercial films with special public attractions and status.

An introduction to the year's most significant and popular Korean films, from commercial blockbusters to art house favorites.

A carefully selected lineup of Korean independent feature films of the year and a glimpse into the future of Korean cinema.

A showcase of the year's non-Asian narrative features including the latest works from well-known filmmakers and international film festival awardees.

A competition among non-Asian filmmakers’ first or second features that take an innovative and original approach to cinema. The winner is decided by the audience and awarded the Flash Forward Award.

A section dedicated to outstanding short films and documentary films that offer broad cinematic viewpoints and distinct visions.

A section dedicated to outstanding short films and documentary films that offer broad cinematic viewpoints and distinct visions.

A section dedicated to outstanding short films and documentary films that offer broad cinematic viewpoints and distinct visions.

A section dedicated to outstanding short films and documentary films that offer broad cinematic viewpoints and distinct visions.

A collection of new and internationally acclaimed films that offer an ideal mix of the popular with the artistic are screened at the hallmark outdoor theater.

A collection of thrillers, horror and action films that are certain to keep diehard genre fans awake throughout the night.

Presentation of highly anticipated or most talked about drama series of the year.

Among the films that have been made by Japanese directors who debuted since 2010, 10 films are selected based on favorable reviews from the media and critics. It will be an important opportunity to gauge who the next director of Japanese films will be and what direction Japanese films are heading for now.

The 10 selections present aesthetically and technically new and bold attempts different from the traditional documentaries of the 20th century, which pursued complete objectivity since the Lumiere brothers. It is the chance you can get a glimpse of the vision of creative and adventurous documentaries that emerged in the 2000s.

"In the Mood for Love of Tony Leung" will screen 6 films chosen by Tony Leung himself. Tony Leung, who is also the winner of the Asian Film Awards this year, is the best actor of our time, who is still living in ‘the mood for love’ with his acting and moods. Through the 6 movies, we recommend that you meet Tony Leung’s gaze that you will never forget.