Busan festival draws record crowds as ACFM closes and new Busan Awards prepare to shape next season of Asian films
The Busan International Film Festival passed the 50,000 attendee mark in its opening week and the Asian Contents and Film Market concluded on October 13. Organizers are set to announce winners of the new Busan Awards, a change that gives the festival fresh influence over which Asian films will gain international sales and awards-season positioning.