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Pusan International Film Festival
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Korea
All
Start: 8/10/2009
End: 16/10/2009
Deadline:
Short Films postmarked 30/06/09
Feature Films postmarked 31/07/09
Entry Fee: None
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IntroductionThe Pusan Festival began in 1996 with the goal of becoming Asia's most dynamic film event. Since that time, along with the growing strength of Korean Cinema in the late 90s, Pusan has now established itself as a must-attend event. It also features the Asian Film Market (AFM) co-production event, formerly known as the Pusan Promotional Plan (PPP). PIFF looks for fairly new artistic works of young and talented directors as well as established directors. The festival gives priority to world premiere and every film that will be screened for the festival has to be at least Korean premiere.
Sections of the FestivalCompetitive Program
World Cinema: This section presents highlights of recent feature films from new and established directors. The festival program gives priority to world and international premiere screenings. All screenings must be at least Korean premieres. Each year approximately 70 films screen in this section.
Wide Angle: Each year over 50 short films, docos and animated films from more than 20 different countries are screened in this section. The films are unique and extraordinary films programmed with the aim of touching the viewers' hearts.
New Currents: This section offers viewers a chance to forecast the future of Asian cinema, featuring films of unique directing styles and solid storytelling. Several films each year are concerned with the contemporary problems of society. This section offers viewers the chance to understand the young filmmakers' leitmotifs. Each year approximately 12 Asian films screen in this section.
Non Competitive Program
In addition to the competition, the festival also presents a non competitive program which includes; Korean Panorama and Retrospectives
Awards: Awards include:
New Currents Award Sonje AwardWoonpa AwardFIPRESCI AwardNEPAC AwardKNN AwardKorean Cinema AwardAsian Filmmaker of the Year
Submission requirements*Accepted film length:
Features, Shorts, Documentaries, Experimental and Animation
Accepted screening formats:
35mm, 16mm, HD (only 24p), Digital Beta, Betacam and Digital Video (either PAL or NTSC)
Accepted preview formats:
VHS or DVD (PAL or NTSC)
Additional Requirements:For non Asian entries the film must be the Asian premiere. Shorts should never have been presented in any other film festival, documentaries will generally need not have been presented outside of its country of origin. The festival program gives priority to world and international premiere screenings. All screenings must be at least Korean premieres. All films and videos must be subtitled in English.
* Disclaimer:
This information is to be used as a guide only and is of a general nature. The AFC has undertaken all reasonable measures to ensure its accuracy and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly of the use and application of any of the contents. Exact submission requirements are stipulated in the festival's Rules and Regulations which are available on the festival website.
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