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Busan International Film Festival reveals 23-title Vision section lineup

The independent cinema slate features 12 South Korean projects and 11 selections from across Asia.

The short version

  • The 31st Busan International Film Festival announced 23 independent films for its Vision program.
  • The lineup is split into 12 Vision-Korea and 11 Vision-Asia titles, representing filmmakers across 10 countries and regions.
  • The festival is scheduled to run from October 6 to 15 at the Busan Cinema Center and nearby venues.

Key facts

  • The 31st Busan International Film Festival unveiled 23 independent features across its Vision-Korea and Vision-Asia sub-sections.[Variety]
  • The Vision-Korea program includes 12 films, featuring works by returning directors such as Kim Miyoung, Park Songyeol, Sohn Hyun-lok, Jang Woojin, and Park Hong-min, alongside animated features by Kim Hyomi and Kim Si-jin.[Variety]
  • The Vision-Asia program comprises 11 titles by filmmakers from 10 countries and regions, including Vietnam, Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Mongolia, Iran, Thailand, India, and Kazakhstan.[Variety]
  • The section will award a total of 19 honors, consisting of nine Vision-Korea awards and 10 Vision-Asia awards.[Variety]
  • The festival runs from October 6 to 15, with the 21st Asian Contents & Film Market taking place alongside it from October 10 to 13.[Variety]

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