Busan Film Festival Confirms 5 Judges for New Currents Award
[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has selected the jurors for this year's New Currents and Ji Seok Awards.
On the 24th, the 27th Busan International Film Festival announced the jurors for the New Currents Award, the main competitive section showcasing the first or second feature films by emerging Asian directors, and the Ji Seok Award.
The New Currents jury is composed of five film professionals from various fields, including directors, producers, and actors, led by jury president Serge Toubiana, president of UniFrance. Alain Guiraudie, Kamila Andini, Ry? Kase, and Lee Yoo-jin will serve as jurors. Two winning films will each receive a prize of $30,000.
The Ji Seok Award, established in 2017, holds great significance as it honors the spirit and legacy of the late chief programmer Kim Ji-seok, who dedicated himself to the growth of Asian cinema. From the Ji Seok section, which introduces new works by mid-career Asian directors including those from Korea, two films will be selected and awarded $10,000 each.
The jurors include renowned journalist and critic Jean-Michel Frodon, as well as directors Naoko Ogigami and Kim Hee-jung.
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The 27th Busan International Film Festival will be held over ten days from October 5 to 14.
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