31st Busan International Film Festival, 6-15 October 2026 Individual Interview

The 31st Busan International Film Festival

Individual Interview Guide

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) provides an individual interview coordination service, arranging interviews between the guests and the press. Only BIFF 2026 press badge holders are eligible for the individual interview, and applications for the interview are limited to those who have been issued their press badges.

Individual Interview Dates

  • Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 14 (Wed), 2026
    ※ Held for 8 days during the festival period, excluding opening and closing days

Interview Application

Round Application Period Preferred Interview Dates
1st Round Sep 21 (Mon) – Sep 28 (Mon), 11:59 PM KST Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 14 (Wed)
2nd Round Sep 30 (Wed) – Oct 5 (Mon), 11:59 PM KST Oct 11 (Sun) – Oct 14 (Wed)

※ Interviews taking place from Oct 7 (Wed) to Oct 10 (Sat) must be requested during the 1st Round.

※ Interview schedules will be finalized once arrangements between guests and press are confirmed.

Interviewees

Eligible Guests for Interview Excluded Guests
- Non-Korean Film Guests
- Jury Members (excluding Competition and Actor of the Year Award)
- Asian Contents & Film Market Main Guests
- CHANEL X BIFF Asian Film Academy Dean and Mentors 		- Opening Film Guests
- Competition Guests
- Gala Presentation Guests
- Korean Film Guests
- Competition and Actor of the Year Award Jury Members

※ Guests with press conference schedules are not available for individual interview.

Interview Format

  • Interviews may be conducted as one-on-one interviews, press roundtables, or group interviews, depending on the circumstances.
  • To ensure a smooth interview process, participation may be limited for those who request an interview on-site outside the application period.

Interview Coordination

  • Individual interviews at BIFF must be arranged through the BIFF Public Relations (PR) team. In cases where direct contact with a guest is necessary, the PR team must be informed in advance.
  • Interview schedules are subject to change depending on the guests’ availability, and interviews may not take place due to scheduling conflicts.

Interview Confirmation

  • Interview schedules cannot be confirmed in advance, as the BIFF PR team coordinates schedules with guests via phone or meeting after their arrival in Korea. Each interviewer will be notified of the interview time and location once the interview schedule is finalized.

Interview Duration

  • Each interview is limited to 40 minutes, including setup and photos. The duration may be shorter depending on the guest.

How to Apply​

Click on the ‘Interview Application’ button below to fill in the application form.

※ Please note that interviews may not always be arranged, and confirmed schedules are subject to change depending on guest circumstances.

※ Please submit a separate application for each interviewee. (e.g., if you are applying to interview three different guests, you must submit three separate applications.)

Interview Application