31st Busan International Film Festival, 6-15 October 2026 Press Releases

[Press Service] The 31st BIFF Press Badge Registration Guide 2026-07-07

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PRESS SERVICE

The 31st BIFF Press Badge

Registration Guide

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is now accepting applications for Press Badges for members of the media covering the festival.

 

General registration opens from July 6 (Mon) to September 14 (Mon) at 18:00 KST through the BIFF official website (https://www.biff.kr/eng/). After this period, Press Badge applications will only be accepted on-site during the festival at an administrative fee of KRW 50,000.

▣ Registration Schedule

▣ Guidelines

  • Two types of press badges are available: Press and Press T (Technician).
  • Only one press badge will be issued per person. (Dual issuance of both types is not permitted)

Types

▣ Required Documents for Press Badge Issuance

1. A copy of the business card
2. Proof of media activity (choose one of the following):
   1) A link to a published article within the past year
   2) A link to or screenshot of, program credits within the past year
3. For first-time applications only: A letter of recommendation signed by the editor-in-chief or desk editor (Download form)

Press Badge Benefits

▲: Access to certain photo zones requires an additional pass (e.g. the Opening/Closing Ceremony photo zone).

※ It is not possible to enter the Opening/Closing Ceremony photo zone with a Press or Press T badge. Detailed information on ceremony passes will be announced separately. Only Press T badge holders are eligible to apply.

Ineligible Applicants

  • Administrative staff not directly involved in reporting (e.g., operations, management, marketing, accountants, secretaries, protocol officers, drivers, etc.)
  • Staff of affiliated agencies and outsourcing service providers performing non-editorial duties.
  • Independent social media creators, personal bloggers, or social media influencers who are only active on social media

Notice

  • All registration must be completed by September 14 (Mon) 18:00 (KST). Applicants may modify the personal information until September 14 (Mon) 18:00 KST. Changes cannot be made after the deadline.
  • Intentional misstatements of personal information or failure to meet the festival’s press accreditation criteria may lead to your application being rejected. Notification will be sent through e-mail or text message under these circumstances.
  • Applicants who have previously failed to collect an approved Press Badge and attend the festival may be deemed ineligible for future Press Badge accreditation.

[Queries]

BIFF Press Accreditation Desk

Tel: +82 51-709-2192~3

Email: pressbadge@biff.kr

*31st Busan International Film Festival: Oct 6 (Tue) – Oct 15 (Thu)

*21st Asian Contents & Film Market: Oct 10 (Sat) – Oct 13 (Tue)

This email has been sent to the Busan International Film Festival's official website members and previous participants.

3rd Floor, BIFF HILL, Busan Cinema Center, 120,
Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan 48058, Korea

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