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Official Selection
Film submission for the official program of the 31st Busan International Film Festival. The film must have been completed no earlier than September 2025, and should be completed no later than the first week of September 2026.
Deadline
- Short Films 2 June 2026
- Feature Films 8 July 2026
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Asian Film Academy
(BAFA)
BAFA selects 24 emerging filmmakers from different Asian countries to participate in the program that includes short film production, workshops, mentoring and masterclasses.
The completed short films by the fellows will be officially screened at the Busan International Film Festival.
Application Dates
6 April – 1 May 2026
Asian Cinema Fund
(ACF)
ACF supports Asian independent filmmakers in making feature-length fiction films and documentaries to provide a stable production environment.
Application Dates
- Script Development Fund
25 March - 13 April 2026
- Asian Network of Documentary (AND) Fund
25 March - 20 April 2026
- Co-Production Support Fund
Mid May 2026 (tentative)
Asian Project Market
(APM)
APM has established itself as the biggest and most significant project market in Asia aiming to introduce new and promising film projects. APM provides directors and producers with opportunities to meet co-producers and financiers.
Application Dates
20 April – 18 May 2026
Platform BUSAN
(PB)
Platform BUSAN seeks to create opportunities for Asian independent filmmakers’ growth through networking. Filmmakers and professionals based in Asian independent film industry are eligible to register.