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Major International Film Festivals Announce Upcoming Lineups

Several prominent international film festivals, including Busan, Vancouver, and Helsinki, have unveiled their upcoming programming featuring acclaimed directors and regional talent. The announcements highlight a strong focus on Asian cinema, documentaries, and emerging filmmakers for the coming season.

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varietyMostly Factual3h ago

Vancouver Film Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup: Jesse Eisenberg, Cristian Mungiu but Also Local Talent, Indigenous and Nonfiction Cinema

The 45th edition of Canada’s Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) opens Oct. 1 with “The Debut,” Jesse Eisenberg’s offbeat comedy about community theater starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti.  VIFF closing night film is Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine,” a black comedy set in the run-up to the 1973 Chilean coup and following CIA operatives […]

By Emeza805

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual9h ago

Busan film festival unveils 315-film lineup for 31st edition

The Busan International Film Festival will screen 315 films at its 31st edition next month, organizers announced Tuesday The lineup includes 246 official selections from 59 countries — 95 of which are world premieres — making it the festival's biggest slate since 2019. This year's edition is the first since the International Federation of Film Producers Associations designated Busan as one of its 17 A-list festivals. The winner of the Busan Award for best film now also qualifies for submission t

By The Korea Herald

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deadlineMostly Factual11h ago

Busan Fest Unveils 14-Title Competition Section, Including World Premieres From Majid Majidi, Hirose Nanako & Yosep Anggi Noen

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) unveiled its full program today, including its Competition section; its biggest selection of films since 2019; and a stellar line-up of guests including Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michelle Yeoh, Majid Majidi and Japanese anime master Rintaro.  Entering its second edition this year, the Competition section will screen 14 titles, of which 12 […]

By Liz Shackleton

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual13h ago

BIFF to open with biggest lineup of 246 films since 2019

BUSAN/SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- This year's Busan International Film Festival (...

By Lee Minji

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