Busan Asian

• The 31st Busan International Film Festival has unveiled its full guest roster and official programming, featuring high-profile stars such as Isabelle Huppert, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Fan Bingbing, and Michelle Yeoh. • The lineup includes five gala presentations and 14 films competing in the Asian Cinema Competition, with world premieres such as "The Burning Giants" and "Dhara." • The selection highlights a diverse range of international collaborations, featuring films from Thailand, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Indonesia, among others.

• The 31st Busan festival announces its guest list, featuring notable figures such as Isabelle Huppert, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Michelle Yeoh. • The festival reveals five gala presentation titles and 14 competition films from across Asia, including "The Burning Giants" by Phuttiphong Aroonpheng and "Dhara" by Anuruddha Jayasingha. • The competition films represent a diverse range of countries, including India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, with many films making their world premiere at the festival.

• The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) has designated Japan as the 2026 Focus Country for its Producer Hub. • As part of this initiative, 10 Japanese producers will travel to Busan to participate in pitching sessions, case studies, and speed meetings. • This partnership aims to strengthen international co-productions and expand networking opportunities between Japanese creators and the global film industry.

• The Busan International Film Festival announced on Thursday that Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh has been named the Asian Filmmaker of the Year. • Yeoh will officially accept the honor during the festival's opening ceremony on October 6. • As part of the celebration, she will present a curated program of her career work, featuring the recent short film 'Sandiwara' directed by Sean Baker.

• Actress Michelle Yeoh has been named the Asian Film-maker of the Year at the Busan International Film Festival. • The prestigious award is granted to film professionals or organizations that have made exceptional and lasting contributions to Asian cinema. • This recognition highlights Yeoh's global influence and her role in elevating Asian representation within the international film industry.

• Michelle Yeoh has been named the Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the 31st Busan International Film Festival. • The award will be presented during the festival's opening ceremony on October 6 at the Busan Cinema Centre, with actress Kim Minha serving as the host. • This honor recognizes Yeoh's extensive career, which began in Hong Kong action cinema with the film 'Yes, Madam!'.

• The Asian Project Market (APM) has announced 30 selected feature projects for its 2026 edition, showcasing a diverse array of filmmakers from across Asia. • Notable selections include Mouly Surya’s “The Wife Who Can See Dead People (Or Jinn),” Reza Rahadian’s second feature “Casparina,” and Tan Seng Kiat’s “One Fine Day,” which previously won the APM Next prize at TCCF 2025. • The slate features a broad international mix, including seven Korean projects alongside contributions from Cambodia, the Philippines, Iran, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

• The Asian Project Market (APM) in Busan has announced 30 selected feature projects for its 2026 edition, showcasing a diverse range of cinematic works. • Notable selections include "Casparina" by Reza Rahadian Matulessy, "Little Phnom Penh" by Chheangkea, and "One Fine Day" by Tan Seng Kiat, which previously won the APM Next prize at TCCF 2025. • The slate features a strong international presence with projects from Cambodia, the Philippines, Iran, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and seven projects from South Korea.