29th Busan International Film Festival, 2-11 October 2024 Press Badge Guide & Registration

Press Badge

Press badges are granted to journalists affiliated with official media platforms (print media, radio, television, online press, press agency, and magazines) to assist in their coverage of the festival and market.

NOTICE

The 28th Busan International Film Festival strictly abides by the safety guidelines provided by the government to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
In accordance with the COVID-19 quarantine guidelines, additional documents may be requested prior to picking up the badges (※ Further detail to be provided)
We kindly ask for your cooperation and understanding for a safe film festival.

Required Documents for Press Badge Pick-up

Type Documents
General Registration - ID
- E-mail guideline for Press Badge pick-up (Presented on mobile or printed)
On-site Registration - ID
- Business Card
- Administrative Fee: KRW 50,000

Press Badge Type

Press

For correspondents affiliated with official media platforms (print media, radio, television, online press, press agencies, and magazines)

  • - Correspondents and editors for print, online media or news agencies
  • - Correspondent producers, writers, program planners, and TV and radio reporters
  • - Critics & contributors who regularly contribute film critiques and relevant articles to the media (limited to those who have been active within the past year)

※ Press badge holders are not eligible to apply for the Opening/Closing Ceremony pass

Press T (Technician)

For media employees or outsourced filming agencies responsible for the technical aspects of coverage, including photography and camera operation

  • - e.g. Photographers, Camera operators/assistants, Sound/Audio technicians, Lighting, and Editing staff

※ Press T (Technician) badge holders are eligible to apply for Opening/Closing Ceremony passes.


Required Documents

  • 1. A copy of business card
    2. Required document(choose one)
  • 1) Link to a sample article (written within the past year)
    2) A screenshot image or URL of program credits (within the past year)
  • 3. (New Attendees Only) Recommendation letter with a signature from the editor or the desk(↓ Download Form)

Press Badge Benefits

Type Available Tickets per day Access to Festival/ Market Venues Guest Package Press Center P&I Screening Video Library Online Screening Press Screening Guest Visit (GV) Photo Zone
Press Press 4 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Press T
(Technician) 		4 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ▲

▲ : Separate passes are required for certain photo zones. (e.g. Opening/Closing Ceremony Photo Zone)

Who is Not Eligible?

  • Administrative staff who do not work as reporters/correspondents (e.g. operation management team members, accountants, advertising team members, secretaries, protocol officers, drivers, etc)
  • Administrative staff from outsourcing companies
  • One-person media creators and bloggers
  • Contributors who are only active on social media

Press Badge Application Period

To Be Announced
General Registration
August 1 (Tues) ~ September 13 (Wed), 18:00 (KST)
NONE
On-site Registration
October 3 (Tues) ~ October 13 (Fri)​
Administrative Fee KRW 50,000
Apply for Press Badge