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The 5th Blue Planet Future Festival Opens, Sparking the Power to Turn the Tide on the Climate Crisis

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Busan Metropolitan City, led by Mayor Chun Jae-soo, announced that the 5th Blue Planet Future Festival will be held from September 3 to 7 at the Busan Cinema Center under the theme “Earth and Us.”

The festival is organized by the Association for Finding the Rights of Nature, chaired by Jang Je-guk, and the Busan Cinema Center, with support from Busan Metropolitan City, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, and other organizations.

The Blue Planet Future Festival has been held annually since 2022 to raise awareness of the severity of the climate crisis and encourage small, everyday actions and participation for the environment.

This year’s festival will feature a wide range of programs, including an environmental film festival, environmental film and poster competitions, conferences, and environmental exhibitions and hands-on activities. The opening ceremony will be held free of charge at 7:00 p.m. on September 3 at the outdoor theater of the Busan Cinema Center.

The Environmental Film Festival will screen 58 works from 29 countries on the theme of the climate crisis.

The opening film, The Song of Trees, directed by Jin Jae-un, shows how people and nature can reconnect through the practical act of planting and caring for trees, rather than explaining the immense climate crisis through abstract discourse.

The Environmental Film and Poster Competitions will feature screenings and exhibitions of selected entries, along with award ceremonies.

The Environmental Film Competition received a total of 2,764 submissions from 148 countries. Eighteen finalists will be screened during the Environmental Film Festival.

The Environmental Poster Competition received a total of 74 entries, and the 16 finalists will be exhibited during the festival.

The Blue Planet Future Conference will be held over three days, from September 4 to 6, at the Cinematheque and other venues within the Busan Cinema Center.

Marking the festival’s fifth anniversary, five conferences will expand the environmental questions raised through film into real-world discussions, inviting participants to explore together the directions of change available to us.

Environmental exhibitions and hands-on activities open to public participation will also be held on the sixth floor of the Busan Cinema Center from September 3 to 7.

Visitors can take part in a variety of programs, including a recycled-material keyring activity, an AI-based Earth experience, and an exhibition of award-winning works from the poster competition.

Tickets for festival screenings can be reserved through the Blue Planet Future Festival website at https://blueplanet.or.kr or purchased on site. Detailed program information and further information are also available on the website.

Sim Jae-min, Assistant Mayor of Environmental and Water Policy Office, said, “The Blue Planet Future Festival is a meaningful occasion to promote environmental conservation and a sustainable future in the era of the climate crisis. We hope the festival will offer an opportunity for everyone to reflect together on the future of our planet through works that convey a message of hope that the climate crisis can be overcome.”