Image: Hollywood Reporter• The Busan Film Festival has selected 23 titles for its "Vision Korea" and "Vision Asia" sections for the 2026 edition. • The lineup consists of 12 independent Korean films and 11 works from emerging directors across Asia. • These sections are designed to showcase innovative storytelling and provide a platform for new talent within the regional cinema landscape.
hollywoodreporter.com
Image: Variety• The Busan International Film Festival has announced a lineup of 23 Korean and Asian independent films for its Vision section. • The Vision-Asia category features directors from 10 different countries and regions, including debut features from Japan's Kumamoto Ryohei and Hong Kong's Isabella Lam Lok-hin. • Notable selections include "1982" from Vietnam, "After the Song" from Japan, "Dead End" from Hong Kong, and "Ria" from the Philippines.
variety.com
Image: Variety• The Busan Asian Cinema Fund has awarded a total of $100,000 to three international co-productions led by filmmakers Fukada Koji, Jakrawal Nilthamrong, and Boo Junfeng. • One project focusing on shared Asian wartime history received KRW 40 million (approximately $28,600) to support its development. • Director Boo Junfeng's film "Trinity" features a massive collaboration between majority partners Taiwan, France, and Singapore, alongside eight minority partner countries including Poland, Germany, and Brazil.
variety.com
Image: Variety• 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.
variety.com
Image: The Korea Herald• Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui will be honored with the 2026 Camellia Award at the 31st Busan International Film Festival. • The 79-year-old director is a pioneer of the Hong Kong New Wave, having directed 27 feature films and two documentaries since her 1979 debut, "The Secret." • The award recognizes Hui's significant contributions to cinema, specifically her focus on the lives of ordinary people and the advancement of women in film.
koreaherald.com• 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.
straitstimes.com
Image: Hollywood Reporter• 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.
hollywoodreporter.com• 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!'.
news.webindia123.com