What does the Busan International Film Festival’s new pathway to the Oscars mean for Asia?

South China Morning Post - Oct 5, 2026

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) opens its 31st edition today with a renewed sense of relevance and prestige as it celebrates its newly minted status as an A-list festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). This globally recognised industry benchmark “gives us clear and tangible external validation”, says Busan festival director Jung Han-seok in an email interview with the South China Morning Post. “BIFF’s international standing and...

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