BISFF TogetherProgram Events
BISFF Talk
“BISFF Talk” provides an opportunity for filmmakers to engage in in-depth discussions with the audience about the worlds they created in their films, with a focus on their world views. In this section, filmmakers will showcase films that reflect their unique viewpoint, and then communicate with the audience, allowing them to broaden their perspectives on films and the world.
For this year's “BISFF Talk” we will be joined by Jay Rosenblatt, a renowned American documentary filmmaker. From his broad and intimate point of view, the filmmaker explores a wide range of topics, including family, society, and history, with a gentle and cheerful attitude. His documentary films, in particular, are reproductions and records of his uniquely positive perspectives on people and the world. The invited guest, a worldwide acclaimed cinéaste, will speak about his film world as well as many aspects relating to short documentary films at the event.
| Date | Guest | Channel |
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| April 30(Sun),2023,11:00 | Jay Rosenblatt (Filmmaker) |  BISFF Official YouTube Channel |
Roundtable 1
Strengths and Weaknesses
The Busan International Short Film Festival (BISFF), which began in 1980 as the Korean Short Film Festival, has been the cradle for emerging Korean filmmakers. In honor of its 40th anniversary, the festival hosts a roundtable discussion with Korean short filmmakers this year. In an era when only technical advancements in film and video content are emphasized, the festival invites filmmakers to the roundtable to share their experiences and thoughts on introducing more hidden aspects of society into their work. The festival hopes that this event will motivate young filmmakers to create short films while also being comforted by listening to their colleagues walking the same path.
| Date | Guest | Venue |
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| April 29 (Sat),
2023 16:00 |
Byunghwa Kang (Programmer of BISFF)
Erick Oh (Animation Director) Gaeun Yoon (Filmmakers) Kyeongwon Lee (Filmmakers) |
Cine Lounge,
6F, Busan Cinema Center |
Roundtable 2
Short Film Festivals in Korea: Current Status and Future Prospects
The BISFF hosts a roundtable discussion with prominent film festival professionals to explore the current status and the future prospects of short film festivals in South Korea. The majority of short film festivals in South Korea have focused on the role of showcasing short films to the world, but during this roundtable, the festival encourages guests to discuss the various different roles that short film festivals may play in terms of developing, producing, and distributing short films. The festival believes that this roundtable will facilitate the growth of a distinctive short film ecosystem and promote short film production.
| Date | Guest | Venue |
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| April 26 (Wed), 2023 16:00 |
Sanghoon Lee (Artistic Director of BISFF)
Donghyun Kim (President of Seoul Independent Film Festival) Donghyun Park (President of Experimental Film & Video Festival in Seoul) Myungsoo Seo (President of Seoul Yeongdeungpo International Extreme-Short Image & Film Festival) Gwangsoo Son (Programmer of Seoul Yeongdeungpo International Extreme-Short Image & Film Festival) Minchol Cha (President of BISFF) |
Seminar Room C, BIFF Hill, Busan Cinema Center |
New Media Experience Booths
| Dates | April 25(Tue) - May 1(Mon) |
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| Venue | 6F, Cinemountain, Bunsan Cinema Center |
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Promotion of Film investment via BRS & STO exchange
Operation of VR movie theater |
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Interactive media game & Coupon event |
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Promotion for self-production contents & Media demonstration |
BISFF 40th Anniversary Exhibition
Cinema & Heritage
| Dates | April 25(Tue) - May 1(Mon) |
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| Venue | 6F, Cinemountain, Bunsan Cinema Center |