Busan International Film Festival 2026

Attend the Busan International Film Festival 2026, held from 6th to 15th October 2026, in Busan, South Korea. Is Asia’s most prestigious and influential movie gala, held annually in Busan, South Korea. Founded in 1996, the festival serves as a first-rate global platform for filmmakers, enterprise professionals, and cinema fans to find out new movies, have fun cinematic achievements, and aid rising talent—mainly from Asia. BIFF capabilities movie screenings, premieres, purple-carpet activities, industry applications, and networking possibilities that connect administrators, manufacturers, and investors while selling cultural alternatives and innovation in the worldwide movie industry.

Organized By

Busan International Film Festival Organizing Committee, with support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Busan Metropolitan City, and the Korean Film Council

Deadline dates

• Short films 2 June
• Feature films 8 July

Inside The Event

• Doc scheduled
• Networking platform
• Film education program
• Forum for socializing hub
• Film Academy to Creative Films
• Community for the Open Film Festival
• Asian contents and film market

Submission Guide

• Official Selection: Films completed between September 2025 and early September 2026 are eligible for submission to the Busan International Film Festival official program.
• Asian Cinema Fund (ACF): Supports Asian independent filmmakers in producing feature films and documentaries with stable funding and resources.
• Asian Project Market (APM): A major Asian project market that connects directors and producers with co-producers and financiers.
• Platform BUSAN (PB): A networking platform that helps Asian independent filmmakers and industry professionals grow and collaborate.

Official Selection

• Film Length: Under 60 minutes; Short Film Competition limited to 30 minutes.
• Deadline: 2 June, 18:00 KST.
• Eligibility: Films must be completed between September 2025 and early September 2026.
• Restrictions: Short documentaries (Asian & Non-Asian) and Non-Asian short fiction films cannot be submitted.
• Resubmission: Films previously submitted but not selected will not be reconsidered.
• Submission Process: Fill out the online submission form and upload a screener (max 5GB) by the deadline.
• Subtitles: Films not in Korean or English must include burned-in subtitles.
• Screening Format: Selected films must be available in DCP, 35mm, or (Digi)Beta format.
• Premiere Priority: Preference given to World or International Premieres.
• Selection Results: Filmmakers will be notified by the end of August.

The Busan International Film Festival 2026 concluded as a global platform connecting filmmakers, industry leaders, and cinema enthusiasts to showcase films and support emerging talent.