Asian Hits in Indonesia: The Changing Face of a Film Market

Until the early 2010s, the term “Asian cinema” in Indonesia was virtually synonymous with Indian and Hong Kong films. While Japanese films did make occasional appearances, they were mostly limited to animations. Since entering the 2020s, however, the landscape...

CHANEL X BIFF Reveals 2025 Academy Faculty Led by Director Kim Jeewoon

The CHANEL X BIFF Asian Film Academy, a program dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Asian filmmakers, has announced its faculty lineup for this year. Acclaimed director Kim Jee-woon has been appointed as the 2025 Dean, while director Mattie Do and ci...

‘Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy’ Sparks Global Buzz with Pre-Sales in 113 Countries

The upcoming film Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy has been pre-sold to 113 countries including the United States, Japan, Canada, and Germany, according to distributor Lotte Entertainment on Wednesday. ‘Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy’ is set to begin its overs...

Im Yoon-ah Transforms in ‘Pretty Crazy’ - From Sweet Baker to Nighttime Demon

Director Lee Sang-geun of 'Exit' has reunited with actress Im Yoon-ah for the upcoming comedy "Pretty Crazy," aiming to replicate the box office success of their previous collaboration.

France and Korea Team Up to Preserve Film Heritage in a Streaming World

As the film industry experiences profound technological and consumption shifts, France is committed to deepening cultural exchange and collaboration with key global film partners and Korea is at the top of the list. "France boasts a 130-year history in cin...

'The King of Kings' Success Opens a New Era for Korean Creators

The appeal of the South Korean animated film "The King of Kings" is driven by its high-quality production and universal theme of love, not just its faith-based nature, according to its director. At a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday, director and...

Hollywood Strike Fallout: UK Film & TV Industry Faces Employment Crisis

The strike launched by the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) in July 2023 brought most film and TV production in the U.S. to a halt—and its ripple effects reached across the Atlantic. In the UK, where many inwa...

'A Normal Family' Stands Out as Only Korean Film in Variety’s “10 Best Films of 2025 (So Far)”

Director Hur Jin-ho’s A Normal Family has been named one of Variety’s “10 Best Films of 2025 (So Far),” the film’s production company Hive Media Corp. announced on the 30th.

Jo Jung-suk returns to summer big screen with ‘My Daughter Is a Zombie’

What if your daughter turned into a zombie and you still couldn't stop being her dad? Actor Jo Jung-suk returns to the big screen this summer with "My Daughter is a Zombie," a quirky, heartwarming twist on the zombie genre that blends dark comedy w...

BIFF Champions 14 Standout Projects for 2025 Asian Cinema Fund

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced the 14 projects selected for support through its 2025 Asian Cinema Fund (ACF), a key initiative designed to nurture emerging Asian voices and strengthen independent film production in the region.