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.

‘CHOW Yun Fat: True Colors of a Hero’ will screen a total of three films – two signature works of Chow Yun Fat, along with his latest film. Chow is also an awardee of the Asian Filmmaker of the Year. ‘The Chow Yun Fat phenomenon’ firmly set its roots throughout Asia and he is remembered as an iconic actor of our time. The program provide an opportunity to immerse ourselves in Chow’s boundless talent. The three films highlight a hero from each decade: the 1980s, 2000s, and 2020s, each exuding distinct charms.

This year’s Special Program in Focus Ⅱ is “Korean Diasporic Cinema”. With the rapid growth of OTT platforms and the global spread of the K-Wave, Hollywood began to take notice of filmmakers from the Korean diaspora. Through this special exhibition, we aim to delve deeply into their creative processes and provide an opportunity to evaluate the positions they hold within the American film industry.

This year’s Special Program in Focus Ⅲ is “Renaissance of Indonesian Cinema”. Indonesia is currently gaining strong momentum in film production, presenting a variety of intriguing films. From a diverse range of characters spanning across different genres to short films by emerging directors preparing for their feature film debuts, we can focus on Indonesian cinema, which is rapidly emerging as a key player in the Asian film industry.