The Busan International Film Festival has recommended JUNG Hanseok, Korean Cinema Programmer, as the candidate for the new Festival Director. The final selection process will take place at the 2025 second General Meeting, scheduled for March 20 (Thu) at the Busan Cinema Center.

The Executive Recommendation Committee of the Busan International Film Festival (hereinafter referred to as the Committee) conducted two rounds of open recruitment for the Festival Director, in January and March 2025. Among the candidates from the second round, the Committee recommended two individuals who demonstrated capabilities in ensuring the festival’s stable operation, presenting a future vision, managing the organization, and understanding the direction of the festival. After carefully reviewing the candidates, Chairperson PARK Kwang-su selected JUNG Hanseok, Korean Cinema Programmer of the Busan International Film Festival, as the final candidate. The Committee comprises seven members from the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, with balanced representation across regions, fields, and genders.

JUNG Hanseok, the candidate for the new Festival Director, has been actively analyzing the film industry and its works in depth since winning the Cine21 Film Criticism Award in 2002, working as a journalist and film critic at Cine21. Since 2019, he has served as the Korean Cinema Programmer of the Busan International Film Festival, spotlighting trends in Korean cinema and bridging the domestic film industry with the festival. In addition, he has expanded both domestic and international networks through various activities, including serving as a jury member for the Buil Film Awards, Jeonju International Film Festival, Seoul Independent Film Festival, and an advisor for the Florence Korea Film Festival and Hong Kong Asian Film Awards.

The final selection of the BIFF Festival Director will be made at the General Meeting on March 20 (Thu).

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