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Busan Film Festival Confirms Pivot to Competitive Format for Landmark 30th Edition
Busan International Film Festival transforms for 30th anniversary with competitive format, new leadership, and Asian cinema focus.
“After concluding the 29th edition last year, we mentioned that the 30th festival would move from a non-competitive to a competitive format,” said Park Kwang-su, chair of the organizing committee, during Tuesday’s hybrid press conference held both in Busan and online. “We plan to organize various programs and forums to diagnose the crisis facing Korean films and collectively seek practical solutions,” he said during the press event, adding that the festival would prioritize audience engagement by securing high-profile works and guests. Veteran filmmaker Min Kyu-dong (“Memento Mori”) will helm oversee of both the opening and closing ceremonies, promising a more dynamic presentation for the landmark edition.
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