31st Busan International Film Festival, 6-15 October 2026 Photo Zone Pass Guide

The 31th Busan International Film Festival

Opening and Closing Ceremony Photo Zone Pass

For coverage of the 31th Busan International Film Festival Opening/Closing Ceremonies, please apply for the Photo Zone Pass.
Follow the guide below and register during the application period as on-site registration for the Photo Zone Pass will not be available.

Photo Zone Spot Drawing

  • Access to the Photo Zone is strictly for the Photo Zone Pass holders.
  • Spots within the Photo Zone will be assigned through a numbered drawing on the day of each event, open exclusively to Photo Zone Pass holders.

[Number Ticket Raffle for the Spot Selection]

  • - Photography: 10:10 A.M. on October 4th (Wed) 1F BIFF Hill, Busan Cinema Center.
  • - Video: 10:20 A.M. on October 4th (Wed) 1F BIFF Hill, Busan Cinema Center.

[Spot Selection]

  • - 10:30 A.M. October 4th (Wed) in the front of the Photo Wall, Busan Cinema Center
  • *Press may select the preferred spot in order of the raffle.
    (ex. calling one’s name from 1 to 10 → select one’s spot one by one in order of the raffle)
  • * There may be disadvantages for the spot to media not attending the raffle.

Drop Zone Press Area

  • The Drop Zone Press Area is the press area located between the Guest Drop Zone and the Double Cone.
  • Only Press T (Technician) badge holders are permitted to conduct photo and video coverage in the Drop Zone Press Area.
  • Spots within the Drop Zone Press Area will be assigned through a numbered drawing on the day of each event, open exclusively to Press T Badge holders.

[Raffle for the Spot Selection]

  • - October 4th (Wed), 2023, 11:00 A.M. at Drop Zone Red Carpet (must have the Press T(Technician) Badge)

[Spot Selection]

  • - Drop Photo Zone raffle will start at 11:00 A.M.
  • - Photography/Video will each have a separate raffle.
  • - You MUST have your Press T(Technician) Badge to participate in the raffle.
  • - Other wait lists attached to the Photo Zone area will not be valid.

[Covering guide]

  • - The Busan International Film Festival does not allow sound bites in the Red Carpet of the Opening Ceremony.

Opening/Closing Ceremony Photo Zone Pass Issuance Guideline

Due to limited space, passes will be issued to one photographer and one video journalist per media outlet to ensure efficient coverage. Issuance will follow these regulations:

『The BUSAN International Film Festival Opening/Closing Ceremony Photo Zone Pass Issuance Guideline』 (1) Access to the Photo Zone and Drop Zone Press Area is strictly restricted to Press T (Technician) Badge holders. Additionally, a separate Photo Zone Pass is required to enter the Photo Zone. Field reporters or print journalists are not eligible to receive a Photo Zone Pass.

(2) Photo Zone Passes are issued based on factors including past Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) attendance (measured by Press Badges collected) and the frequency of BIFF coverage and publication exposure.

(3) Outlets that received Photo Zone Passes in the previous year and covered both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be classified as priority candidates for the 2026 Photo Zone Pass issuance. (Covering both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies this year qualifies the outlet for priority consideration next year.)

(4) Please understand that applicants with a history of applying for a Photo Zone Pass but failing to collect it may face disadvantages during the current year's pass issuance.

Important Notice

  • The Photo Zone Pass for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies is only valid on the respective ceremony day.
  • The Photo Zone Pass is only for the Photo Zone of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, not for screenings of the Opening and Closing films or coverage inside the venue.
  • The Photo Zone Pass for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies does not allow access to other event areas (such as Asia Content & Film Market, Video Library, Press Conference, Press Center, GV, Seminars, etc.).
  • The Press Center is available for use on both Opening and Closing days.
  • Photo Zone Pass will be issued with prior application, and on-site application is not allowed.
  • Smartphone photography and filming may be restricted within the Photo Zone and Drop Zone Press Area.
Apply for Photo Zone Pass
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