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HOW TO BIFF
Ten days of films and events are about to take over Busan. From choosing what to watch and checking screen times to booking tickets and exploring events beyond the screen, here is how to make the most of the 31st Busan International Film Festival.
※Website: https://biff.kr/eng/
BIFF at a Glance
* October 6 to 15 * 315 Films * 8 Theaters * 31 Screens
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Experience BIFF
Catch a Film Across Busan
Explore hundreds of films at the Busan Cinema Center and other venues across the city. Build your own lineup from world premieres, festival favorites and hidden gems.
Get Closer to the Filmmakers
Meet actors and directors through Actors' House, guest visits (GVs), talks and other audience events. Hear the stories behind the films from the people who made them.
Take the Festival Beyond the Theater
Explore BIFF Everywhere at 18 venues in Busan and beyond. Catch films at a seaside park, a traditional market, a temple and Gimhae International Airport.
FIND YOUR FILM
Not sure what to watch? Start here.
Opening Film: "The Table: Day and Night"
[The Beginning and the End] Opening & Closing Films
Kick off the festival with its opening-night premiere, then close it out with the film that takes home this year's top prize. Both nights begin with a red carpet at 6 p.m., followed by the main ceremony and film screening. The two nights bookend 10 days of cinema, and each one is an event of its own.
Icons: "Mother Mary"
[Festival Highlights] Gala Presentation·Icons·A Window on Asian Cinema·Korean Cinema Today·World Cinema
From acclaimed auteurs' latest works to the year's festival standouts, these sections showcase the films that have audiences buzzing. Catch Korean hits alongside the best of Asian and world cinema.
Competition: "Beach Fictions"
[New Discoveries] Competition·Vision·Flash Forward·Wide Angle
Discover emerging filmmakers, fresh perspectives and new approaches to storytelling. These sections showcase bold work from across Asia and around the world, spotlighting the voices shaping the future of film. This year's Best Film winner can qualify for the Oscars' international feature category.
Open Cinema: "Look Back"
[Special Programs] Open Cinema·Midnight Passion·On Screen·Special Program in Focus·Special Screening
From open-air screenings under the stars to midnight genre picks, new series and special programs, these sections offer a different way to experience cinema. Come for the films and stay for the atmosphere.
How to Book Tickets Online
① Choose: Pick the films you want to see.
② Check: Check times, venues and subtitle availability.
③ Book: Select your seats. General admission is 10,000 won.
BIFF History in 30 Seconds
1996: The first Busan International Film Festival is held.
2011: Busan Cinema Center opens as the festival's new home.
2025: BIFF launches its first official competition section.
2026: BIFF earns A-list accreditation from the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF).
